A bipartisan bill introduced today in the Minnesota Senate would expand opportunities for cannabis businesses to be owned through employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). The measure, Senate File 3520, was filed by Senator Rob Kupec (D) and Senator Mark Koran (R) and has been referred to the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. The proposal …
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Launches Jobs, Networking Platform For Cannabis Industry
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has launched the EquityWorks Career Hub, a comprehensive digital platform for finding jobs, networking opportunities, and job training in the Massachusetts regulated cannabis industry. EquityWorks will be available free to participants in Commission equity programs, non-equity jobseekers, employers, and verified and pre-verified Social Equity Businesses (SEB). The platform will be available …
Trump’s DEA Nominee Responds to Marijuana Rescheduling Questions From Senators
Terrance Cole, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), declined to take a firm stance on marijuana rescheduling in his responses to questions from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, but did say he would give the matter “careful consideration”. When asked directly by Senator Cory Booker whether he would follow the …
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Hit $23.8 Million in April, Pushing 2025 Total to Almost $100 Million
Connecticut’s licensed marijuana stores sold a combined $23,798,144 worth of products in April, according to data released today by the Department of Consumer Protection. The total includes $17,496,048 in adult-use sales and $6,302,096 in medical marijuana purchases. This brings the state’s marijuana sales total for the first four months of 2025 to $95,368,392. The average …
New Report Details the “Top Five Trends in Cannabis”
A new global report released by Research and Markets outlines the top five trends currently shaping the legal cannabis industry, highlighting both challenges and opportunities as the market continues to evolve. According to Top Five Trends in Cannabis, the adult-use sector remains the driving force behind global cannabis growth, influencing both consumer behavior and regulatory …
Maryland Marijuana Sales Pass $97 Million in April, Year-to-Date Total Tops $377 Million
Maryland’s legal marijuana industry generated $97,381,768 in total sales for April 2025, according to new data released by the Maryland Cannabis Administration. That brings the state’s year-to-date total to $377,965,583. Of the sales in April, approximately $75 million came from adult-use purchases. Flower remained the most popular product category, accounting for $56 million in sales. …
North Carolina Cannabis Superstore, Nation’s Largest Marijuana Outlet, Celebrates 250 Days Open to Everyone 21+
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina is marking a major milestone this week: 250 days of continuous operation since opening its doors to everyone 21 and older on September 7, 2024. Operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the superstore is the only legal marijuana outlet in the state—and it’s …
Oregon Legislature Approves Psilocybin Bill Protecting Licensed Health Providers, Sending it to Governor Kotek
The Oregon Senate has voted 24 to 5 in favor of legislation that would allow licensed health care providers to discuss and offer psilocybin services without risking disciplinary action. House Bill 2387, which cleared the House unanimously in a 55 to 0 vote last month, now heads to Governor Tina Kotek for consideration. If signed …
New York Bill Proposes New Standards for Conditional Marijuana Retail Licenses
New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney (D) introduced legislation today that would establish new eligibility requirements for conditional adult-use marijuana retail dispensary licenses. The measure, Senate Bill 7890, has been referred to the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee. Proponents say it’s designed to ensure that licenses are granted to individuals or organizations with strong ties …
Former Uruguay President José Mujica, Who Led Nation to Become First-Ever to Legalize Cannabis, Dies at 89
José “Pepe” Mujica, the former president of Uruguay who championed marijuana legalization and led his nation to become the first in the world to officially legalize recreational cannabis, has died at the age of 89. Mujica served as president from 2010 to 2015, during which time he oversaw a bold and historic shift in drug …
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