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Ascend Wellness Holdings (OTC:AAWH) announced it has terminated both its chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Effective immediately, the company has terminated John Hartmann as CEO and Mark Cassebaum as CFO and appointed Samuel Brill, a board member as the new CEO. Brill has been...

A new lawsuit accuses Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop of using his stance against police officers' off-duty cannabis use as a political ploy to boost his 2025 gubernatorial campaign. Attorney Michael Rubas, representing Mackenzie Reilly, a police officer terminated after testing positive for...

Ocean City, Maryland, has lifted its ban on cannabis dispensaries following a unanimous vote by the town council on Monday night. This decision ends a moratorium that had been in place since recreational cannabis was legalized in Maryland in July of 2023. This small resort town, with a population...

Michigan’s cannabis market could face significant challenges due to the rapid rise of neighboring Ohio’s marijuana industry. Since recreational sales launched on Aug. 6, Ohio has seen a surge in demand, with shops reporting record-breaking volumes driven by enthusiastic locals and...

In Minnesota, thousands of applicants will be competing for social equity licenses as the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) prepares for its first-ever lottery to distribute licenses. These licenses will grant 280 fortunate winners the ability to grow, process, and sell cannabis, selected from a...

The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) is set to expand its global presence by participating in the inaugural Andean Hemp & Cannabis Trade Forum in Peru. Organized by the Global Cannabis Network Collective (GCNC) and MCd by Benzinga Cannabis managing director Javier Hasse, this...

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has introduced a new initiative to ensure that cannabis cultivation in the state aligns with its environmental sustainability goals. Beginning in September, the OCM will launch PowerScore, a free online tool designed to help cannabis...

Last year, Missouri’s fledgling cannabis industry in was rocked by a massive product recall. Now, just one year later, the industry faces an even larger recall, 135,000 products, doubling the scale of the previous recall. "This is kind of unprecedented," said Nick Rinella, CEO of Hippos...

Village Farms International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VFF), a key player in the greenhouse produce and cannabis sectors, has filled a new contract for president and CEO Michael A. DeGiglio, ensuring leadership stability. Effective August 15, 2024, this agreement extends DeGiglio’s tenure until August 15...

The City Council voted 11-4 to place the “Dallas Freedom Act” on the ballot and voters are set to weigh in on marijuana decriminalization this November. This initiative, spearheaded by Ground Game Texas, follows a successful petition that gathered enough valid signatures to qualify for...

We first heard from Lana Van Brunt and Hayley Dineen when their recently founded project, Sackville & Co., was acquired by 48North. However, the turmoil that followed is less widely known. Founded in 2018, Sackville & Co. set out to challenge the male-dominated...

California based companies Nabis and Jetty Extracts have announced a strategic partnership. Jetty is known for its pioneer brand of cannabis extracts, and Nabis for being a leader in wholesale for the cannabis industry. This collaboration between major players will enhance scalability and navigate...

Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) bought four craft breweries from Molson Coors Beverage Company. The breweries included in this deal are Hop Valley Brewing Company, Terrapin Beer Co., Revolver Brewing, and Atwater Brewery. This expansion helps Tilray grow its reach into important U.S. regions...

Growlink, a Denver based provider of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions, recently announced the successful closure of a $2 million seed financing round led by Casa Verde. This investment marks a significant milestone for the company, known for its advanced controllers, sensors and...

A Senate committee has dashed hopes for legalized recreational cannabis sales in Washington, D.C. The committee approved a spending bill that keeps a controversial rider in place. This decision prevents D.C. from using local tax dollars to implement a system for adult-use cannabis sales, despite...