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Ohio's Cannabis Entrepreneurs Navigate Challenges and Opportunities. Jim Ickes contends that the harsh truth about cannabis entrepreneurship can be found in a popular industry Q and A meme. Q: What do you need to make $1 million in cannabis? A: $10 million. Ickes, a Cleveland attorney who’s been

Analysts and companies say they are expecting 2025 to be a boom year if Florida and Pennsylvania can legalize recreational marijuana. A new bill that would significantly increase the number of licenses Alabama could award to companies to grow and sell medical marijuana was met with considerable

Massachusetts Approves Governor's Plan to Pardon Misdemeanor Marijuana Offenses. A Massachusetts council on Wednesday approved Governor Maura Healey's plan to pardon tens of thousands of people convicted of misdemeanor marijuana charges going back decades. The pardons approved by the Governor's

Iowa Senate Passes Bill to Cap THC Potency in Hemp Products. A bill to put a THC limit on consumable hemp products is headed to the governor’s desk after the Iowa Senate passed the measure on Tuesday. The Iowa state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to cap the THC potency of consumable hemp products

Georgia's New Law Requires Testing and Age Restrictions for Hemp-Infused Products. A new law will require testing for hemp-infused edibles, drinks and other consumable hemp products and restrict their sales to those over the age of 21. Why it matters: The sale of products with Delta-8 and other

New York Marijuana Regulations: Clarity Emerges Amidst Initial Confusion. A judge’s initial ruling that seemed to void New York marijuana laws was corrected, narrowing its impact on the industry. New York’s Supreme Court struck down specific rules against third-party advertising, aiding platforms

It's being referred to as a matter of critical importance, Bill-260 got favorable support during a public hearing today. The measure would ultimately waive the lab testing requirement for regulated cannabis businesses until a lab is put in place. It's been a struggle for potential shop owners like

Trump's Florida Vote on Marijuana Legalization: A Pivotal Moment for State and National Cannabis Reform. Trump’s vote in Florida’s marijuana legalization initiative could significantly influence the state’s decision and the national conversation on cannabis reform. With a mixed record on marijuana

Investors shouldn't assume the US government will legalize marijuana anytime soon, and investing based on those hopes can be risky. The cannabis industry has a lot of potential upside. As new markets around the world open up and legalize cannabis for medicinal or recreational use, it can give a

Evolving Dynamics: The Five-Year Journey of Michigan's Recreational Cannabis Industry. The legal recreational cannabis industry in Michigan turns five years old this year, and it has evolved quite a bit from where it started. Dispensaries are popping up everywhere. The topic of cannabis is now on

Balancing Growth and Responsibility: Sonoma County's Cannabis Land Use Regulations. Sonoma County Seeks Feedback on Proposed Cannabis Ordinance Changes for Neighborhood Compatibility and Environmental Stewardship. How should cannabis land use be regulated in Sonoma County? County officials are

Uncertainty Looms Over $28 Billion Hemp Industry as Congress Considers Farm Bill Reauthorization. The future of a $28 billion industry is unclear. North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is one of 19 AGs who signed a letter to Congress asking lawmakers to take a closer look at a law that allows

Coalition of Licensed Dispensaries Urges Swift Action Against Illegal Cannabis Sales. A coalition of legal and licensed cannabis dispensary owners have come together to urge New York State officials to take swift legislative action against unlicensed weed shops. The dispensary owners have joined

ESOPs: A Strategic Tax Solution for U.S. Cannabis Companies Facing 280E Burden. US cannabis companies face heavier taxation compared to other industries due to the substance's illegality at the federal level. This is because cannabis companies can't deduct most regular business expenses under

Florida Supreme Court Decision Sparks Rally in US Pot Producers' Shares. U.S.-listed shares of pot producers rise premarket on Tuesday after the Florida Supreme Court on Monday allowed voters to decide on the fate of recreational use of marijuana in the state through a referendum on the November

If the provision gets 60 percent in November, it will legalize recreational marijuana in the country’s third-most populous state. The Florida Supreme Court will not block a ballot initiative that seeks to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults in this year’s general election, giving a major

Greenlight's Expansion and Market Strategies in the Cannabis Industry. When Cannabis Business Executive profiled Greenlight in September of 2022, the MSO was flying under the radar in three states – Missouri, Arkansas, and West Virginia – with two more – Illinois and South Dakota – about to open up

Neighboring towns allow recreational marijuana stores, a billboard on Route 83 in Elmhurst advertises one of them. Elmhurst Alderman Jacob Hill lightened the mood at Monday's City Council meeting with an April Fool's joke. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the hard work of staff

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura Launches Cannabis Edibles Brand on 4/20. Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, who supported cannabis legalization when he served from 1999-2003, is launching his own edibles brand on 4/20, fulfilling what he calls a "lifelong dream." "Thanks to a diverse group

Legalizing recreational marijuana viewed as good for local economies; mixed views of impact on drug use, community safety. As more states pass laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use, Americans continue to favor legalization of both medical and recreational use of the drug. An overwhelming