AUGUSTA – PRESS RELEASE – The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) today announced the formation of the Metrc User Workgroup, an 18-member panel tasked with review of the state’s existing, cloud-based tracking software, and with recommending improvements that will...

The legal defense team for imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner is filing an appeal against her conviction of cannabis possession in Russia. The appeal comes less than two weeks after Griner was found guilty on cannabis possession charges in a Russian court on Aug. 4....

A large portion of cannabis shoppers today continue to make purchases based solely on product THC percentage. Beginning in July, New York medical cannabis patrons may (or may not) have been enticed to buy multistate operator Curaleaf’s products based on that consumer...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation Aug. 11 aimed at increasing diversity in the state’s cannabis industry. The Senate unanimously approved its version of the bill in April, and the House passed its version in a 153-2 vote in May. Both chambers then...

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) approved rules Aug. 11 that will govern the medical cannabis business licensing process, according to an AL.com report. Those seeking cultivation, processing, testing, transportation and retail licenses can request the...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Aug. 9 to put a measure before voters this November that would impose a  business tax on cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas once they are allowed to open. Currently, cannabis businesses are not...

A recent study suggests that cannabis consumers hospitalized for COVID-19 have better outcomes than non-users. The study, titled “Cannabis consumption is associated with lower COVID-19 severity among hospitalized patients: a retrospective cohort analysis,” was...

As director of cultivation for Maryland-based Holistic Industries, Nick Denney oversees seven cultivation facilities—soon to be eight—in as many states. The company’s all-indoor grows range from 15,000 to 30,000 square feet of flowering canopy each and reside in...

For many companies, bringing a new product to market is a standalone project with a distinct beginning and end. But for Jordon Musser, chief operating officer and chief product officer at Fluence, product research and development doesn’t have start and stop...

An adult-use cannabis legalization measure in Arkansas is back on course for the November 2022 ballot—at least for now. The Arkansas Supreme Court issued a formal order Aug. 10 to grant a preliminary injunction to allow Responsible Growth Arkansas’ constitutional...