Fresh allegations of bias and undisclosed conflicts of interest have brought the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) under renewed scrutiny in the high-stakes debate over cannabis...
Category: Cannabis
Wisconsin Governor Pushes for Citizen-Led Ballot Initiatives to Address Cannabis Reform
Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin has unveiled a bold proposal that could reshape how the state handles contentious policy issues. By advocating for citizen-led ballot initiatives,...
Nearly Half of Cannabis Licenses in New Jersey Go to Minority-Owned Businesses
About 47% of adult-use cannabis licenses issued annually in New Jersey have been awarded to businesses owned by minorities, according to the latest data from the...
Cannabis Advocates Push to Exclude DEA from Rescheduling Hearings
Cannabis reform advocates are intensifying efforts to remove the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) from the upcoming cannabis rescheduling hearings. Allegations of bias and attempts to derail...
Federal Court Upholds Second Amendment Rights for Cannabis Users
In a pivotal decision this week, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed that the federal government violated the Second Amendment by prosecuting Patrick Darnell...
Minnesota’s Top Cannabis Regulator Steps Down Amid Uncertain Launch Timeline for Adult-Use Sales
Just months into a pivotal phase for Minnesota’s cannabis industry, Charlene Briner, the interim director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), has announced her resignation....
6 Cannabis Industry Legal Cases, Policy Reforms, and Trends to Watch in 2025
2024 was another whirlwind year for cannabis legislation and litigation, with developments leaving industry insiders and advocates eager for what lies ahead. From rescheduling debates to...
BLAZE® POS Partners with Sage to Simplify Accounting for Cannabis Retail Giants
In a significant move for the cannabis retail industry, BLAZE®, a top-tier cannabis software platform, has announced its integration with Sage, a leading provider of accounting,...
Stash Dispensaries Celebrates Local Craft Cannabis with “New Year, New Craft Grows” Event
The cannabis community in Illinois has a reason to celebrate as Stash Dispensaries hosts “New Year, New Craft Grows,” a free public event spotlighting local craft...
Klutch Cannabis Unveils Bold Rebranding and Partnership With Cookies in Ohio
Klutch Cannabis, a key player in Ohio’s cannabis industry, is kicking off 2025 with groundbreaking announcements. The company revealed plans to rebrand its dispensaries in Canton...