Missouri tops $126 million in total marijuana sales in March

Missouri adult-use and medical marijuana retailers generated $126.2 million in sales in March, up nearly 23% over February. Recreational cannabis sales accounted for nearly three quarters of the total, according to the most recent figures released by the state’s Department of Health and Senior Services. ADVERTISEMENT Missouri’s adult-use sales in March totaled $93.5 million and […]

Virginia lawmakers to weigh Youngkin’s changes to hemp bill

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Massachusetts marijuana operator sues to recover controversial fees from town

A Massachusetts marijuana retailer is seeking to recover $1.4 million in controversial fees charged by its host town. Caroline’s Cannabis filed a lawsuit against Uxbridge in April 2022 alleging that the town failed to provide any documentation to justify a host community agreement (HCA) fee as required by state law. ADVERTISEMENT According to the lawsuit […]

Canadian marijuana producer Phoena winds-down business, blames high taxes

Canadian cannabis producer Phoena Group has been granted creditor protection and is winding down its operations, the company said in court documents. The Vaughan, Ontario-based company – formerly called CannTrust – said it no longer has the financial footing to continue operating. ADVERTISEMENT As a result, Phoena plans to immediately halt the cultivation of new […]

Texas House Approves Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana As Opioid Alternative And Replace THC Limit

The Texas House of Representatives has given initial approval a bill that would allow doctors to recommend medical marijuana to patients as an opioid alternative for chronic pain, bringing it one step closer to final passage in the chamber. The legislation from Rep. Stephanie Klick (R)—which would also replace the THC cap that was established […]

German Officials Will Unveil ‘New Cornerstones’ Of Marijuana Legalization Plan On Wednesday

Top German officials will unveil a revised plan to legalize marijuana nationwide this week. German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said in a Twitter post on Tuesday that “there will be new cornerstones tomorrow” for the cannabis reform legislation that the government has been preparing. He and Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir will […]