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Jan 17
Thoughts on the Terrible Pageant of Marijuana Rescheduling

Thoughts on the Terrible Pageant of Marijuana Rescheduling By Vince Sliwoski, Managing Partner, Harris Sliwoski It’s been a wild week in the rulemaking around marijuana rescheduling, to say the least. I’ve started writing about it a couple of… The post Thoughts on the Terrible Pageant of Marijuana Rescheduling appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Jan 17
State Officials Continue Treating Cannabis Businesses as Piggy Banks in 2025

State Officials Continue Treating Cannabis Businesses as Piggy Banks in 2025 California, Maryland, Maine and Mississippi are entertaining cannabis excise tax hikes this year that could put licensed businesses in jeopardy.

Jan 17
Leafly Delisted From Nasdaq

Leafly Delisted From Nasdaq The company received notice of its delisting and a transition to an over-the-counter market. Also, the company’s convertible debt maturity was extended.

Jan 17
President Joe Biden Commutes Sentences for Nearly 2,500 Nonviolent Drug Offenders

President Joe Biden Commutes Sentences for Nearly 2,500 Nonviolent Drug Offenders The latest act means Biden has granted more individual commutations than any other president.

Jan 17
South Carolina Medical Cannabis Legalization Back on the Legislative Table for 2025

South Carolina Medical Cannabis Legalization Back on the Legislative Table for 2025 State Sen. Tom Davis reintroduced the Compassionate Care Act to end the state’s prohibition of medical cannabis.

Jan 16
Florida Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Sponsor Launches Campaign for 2026 Ballot

Florida Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Sponsor Launches Campaign for 2026 Ballot Smart & Safe Florida, the political committee behind 2024’s failed measure, filed a new proposal for a constitutional amendment with minor tweaks.

Jan 16
National Cannabis Roundtable and US Cannabis Council Merge to Represent Industry Interests in Washington

National Cannabis Roundtable and US Cannabis Council Merge to Represent Industry Interests in Washington The two largest industry groups agreed to combine their policy advocacy efforts to form the US Cannabis Roundtable as a leading voice for reform.

Jan 16
Trulieve Opening 4th Ohio Cannabis Dispensary in Zanesville

Trulieve Opening 4th Ohio Cannabis Dispensary in Zanesville The company’s new retail facility in Muskingum County will host a grand opening celebration on Jan. 17.

Jan 16
DEA Judge Sends Interlocutory Appeal to Administrator; Recommends All Participants Be Included

DEA Judge Sends Interlocutory Appeal to Administrator; Recommends All Participants Be Included The judge asked DEA Administrator Anne Milgram to include all designated participants for the cannabis rescheduling hearing to be part of a briefing schedule.

Jan 15
Eaze Closes Asset Purchase, Plants 1st Cannabis Crop at Green Dragon Facility in Florida

Eaze Closes Asset Purchase, Plants 1st Cannabis Crop at Green Dragon Facility in Florida The expansion will increase the indoor flowering canopy from 32,000 square feet to 64,000 square feet.