Maryland Cannabis Workers at gLeaf Dispensary Unionize With UFCW The workers at The Cannabist-owned retail facility are seeking job security, fair pay, safer working conditions and a voice in the workplace.

500 Unionized STIIIZY Workers in California Ratify Landmark 3-Year Contract The agreement for the highest starting wages in the industry sets an industry standard for unionized cannabis workers nationwide.

NBA Hall-of-Famer Carmelo Anthony Brings Cannabis Brand, Agency to New York The former Knicks player is rolling out his brand, STAYME7O, and cannabis-focused agency, Grand National, in the Empire State.

Mother of Trulieve Cannabis Worker Who Died Testifies on Workplace Safety Bill The legislation would form a Department of Workplace and Consumer Safety within the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.

Mavuno Opening 2 Ohio Dispensaries in Summer 2025 The family-owned cannabis business is expanding its retail presence to the Cleveland area.

ScottsMiracle-Gro Transfers Cannabis Subsidiary to Independent, Unnamed Partner The lawn and garden company separated its cannabis holdings, Hawthorne Collective, to drive greater growth in its core business.

SNDL Announces Listing on the CSE The cannabis company commenced trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange.

Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission Approves Final Regulations The regulations take effect May 1, marking the full regulatory transition of the medical and adult-use markets to the commission’s authority.

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Glass House, Eaze Partner to Bring Cannabis Edibles to Florida The California cannabis company will launch its PLUS gummies in Eaze’s 39 Green Dragon medical dispensaries in the Sunshine State.

How to Make Inventory Decisions That Drive Profit Flipping your mindset from a ‘seed-to-sale’ to a ‘sale-to-seed’ strategy can help you make smarter cannabis inventory choices that protect margins and improve cash flow.

DEA Fails to Set Cannabis Rescheduling Briefing Schedule; No Progress Made on Interlocutory Appeal The DEA provided its chief administrative law judge a 90-day joint status update indicating no progress toward ending the appeal.

Terrasana Opening 5th Ohio Dispensary in Middletown The company’s new retail facility between Cincinnati and Dayton will be the first licensed cannabis store in the local community.

Hawaii Moves to Legalize Medical Cannabis for Any Condition The Senate adopted a House bill that would also ease the process of obtaining a medical cannabis recommendation and add new cultivation licenses.

Glass House Collaborates With UC Berkeley on Hemp R&D The cannabis company’s agreement with the University of California, Berkeley, includes research into novel medicinal product development.

Delaware Marijuana Commissioner Dances Around Question on Adult-Use Sales Launch Amid FBI Debacle The state’s head regulator pointed to local zoning issues, saying a delay in securing a service code for background checks ‘hasn’t slowed us down.’

Pomerantz LCC Announces Class Action Against Canopy Growth Corp. The law firm alerted investors of the class action filing against the cannabis company and certain officers.

Robbins LLP Reminds Canopy Growth Corp. Investors of Class Action Lawsuit The shareholder rights law firm issued a stockholder notice and is investigating allegations that the cannabis company misled investors.

Tilray Brands Reports Quarterly Financial Results, Confirms No Tariff Impacts The global cannabis company generated a net revenue of $186 million in the third fiscal quarter, verifying it has no current impacts from U.S. tariffs.

Stiiizy Opening California Dispensary in Hawthorne The new retail facility in Southern California marks the cannabis brand’s 44th store nationwide.

Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Broke Law When Canceling Social Equity Lottery, Judge Rules The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management abandoned its preapproval lottery for social equity licenses amid a stay late last year.

PharmaCann Opens 3rd Verilife Dispensary in Massachusetts The cannabis company’s story in Newton is its 51st retail facility nationwide.

MariMed Promotes Ryan Crandall to Chief Commercial Officer He will lead the company’s commercial strategy and activities, including sales, marketing, product development and retail operations.

The Cannabis Industry is Failing Medical Patients—And Leaving Billions on the Table (Opinion) The cannabis industry was built on medical cannabis; now it’s time to return to it.

Delaware Lawmakers File Bill to Fix FBI Snafu for Adult-Use Sales The legislation identifies specific categories of individuals required to obtain fingerprint checks for licenses in the state’s forthcoming adult-use market.

Hundreds of Texas Businesses to Testify Against ‘Industry Killing’ SB3, HB28 The Texas Hemp Business Council is urging House lawmakers to reject the legislation that proposes a ban on hemp-derived cannabinoids.

AYR Wellness Appoints New Interim CEO The cannabis company’s management change comes as Steven M. Cohen steps down as the interim CEO.

High Tariffs Hurting Cannabis Sector, With Little Relief in Sight This week’s announcements of reciprocal tariffs will only shake an already volatile supply chain for vape and cannabis businesses.

Ultimate Frisbee Association Names Trulieve Official League Partner for 2025 This pro sports league partnership reinforces the growing interest in cannabis wellness within the athletic community.

3 Crucial Tips for Drafting Cannabis Contracts Cannabis’s federally illegal status can mean broken contracts have no legal recourse. Here are cautionary tales you can learn from and critical steps you can take to help ensure your business is protected.

Tyler Technologies to Modernize Cannabis Licensing, Certification for Virginia The company partnered with the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to help ensure regulatory compliance and streamline patient certification processes.

Oklahoma Cannabis Advocates Submit 2026 Adult-Use Legalization Initiative Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action filed the proposed constitutional amendment to put a question before voters next year.

Advanced Flower Capital Provides $14 Million Secured Credit Facility to Subsidiaries of Standard Wellness Holdings The credit facility will support Standard Wellness’ continued growth in Missouri, Utah and Ohio.

Planet 13 Opens 32nd Florida Dispensary in Orange Park The company’s new retail facility will serve medical cannabis patients in the Jacksonville area.

Tilray Shifts Cultivation of Flagship Brand, Strain The Canadian cannabis company is now cultivating Good Supply Jean Guy at its Masson-Angers facility in Québec.

Supreme Court Allows Fired Truck Driver to Use Federal Racketeering Law to Sue Cannabis Company In a 5-4 split, the U.S. justices ruled the driver, Douglas Horn, could bring a civil lawsuit against Medical Marijuana Inc. under the RICO Act.

FBI Denies Delaware’s Background Check Request, Delaying Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Launch The federal agency’s standard collides with Delaware Code, forcing the state’s cannabis regulators to work with lawmakers to draft new legislation.

Planet 13 Grants 13.8 Million Restricted Stock Units The cannabis company awarded the RSUs to officers, directors and employees.

Verano Opens 6th Zen Leaf Dispensary in Connecticut, Targets UConn Students The cannabis company’s new retail facility in Ashford is 6 miles from the University of Connecticut and offers a 20% student discount.

Congress’ Harris Rider Starves DC’s Economy—Cannabis Could Save It (Opinion)  As Washington faces fiscal constraints, unlocking the district’s adult-use cannabis program from the federal rider would bolster revenue.

Florida Bill to Restrict, Regulate Hemp Products Advances to Senate Floor The legislation would prohibit synthetic cannabinoids, require comprehensive testing and restrict where products can be sold.

Gold Flora Files for Receivership, to Sell Off California Assets The vertically integrated cannabis operator with 16 dispensaries and $100 million in revenue will shut down its business.

Curaleaf’s New Hemp THC Energy Drink Hits Market The cannabis company introduced Select FormulaX, an innovative category to the hemp beverage space, for those seeking an uplifting and focused experience.

Aurora Cannabis Recognized for Executive Gender Diversity The Canadian cannabis company is an honoree in the Globe and Mail’s 2025 Report on Business magazine’s sixth annual Women Lead Here list.

Planet 13 Opens 31st Florida Dispensary in Port Richey The cannabis company is hosting a grand opening at its new retail facility in the Tampa Bay region.

Revisiting Gonzalez in the Face of a Potential Circuit Split There are four active appeals challenging trial court decisions holding that the dormant Commerce Clause does not apply to state cannabis license preferences.

U.S. Hemp Roundtable Partners with BlueCheck to Ensure Meaningful Age Verification for Legitimate Online Adult Hemp Sales Establishing meaningful age verification through services like BlueCheck signals to policymakers the hemp industry is serious about keeping adult hemp products out of the hands of minors.

2025 Legalization Forecast, Texas THC Ban, Idaho Medical Bill Lead CBT’s Top Stories in March A legislative and political breakdown of a dozen states that could enact reform this year led Cannabis Business Times’ most-read articles this month.

New Hampshire House Passes 2nd Adult-Use Legalization Bill This Session The legislation would legalize cannabis for those 21 and older without establishing a commercial market for cultivation and sales.

California Cannabis Operators Association Backs Bill to Halt Excise Tax Hike The CaCOA urged the immediate passage of Assembly Bill 564, sponsored by Assembly Member Matt Haney.

Drying and Curing Cannabis: A 2025 Update If you can smell cannabis in your drying and curing rooms, you are losing flavor.

Virginia Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Bill, Again Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin rejected the Democratic-passed legislation that aimed to provide adults 21 and older tested and regulated products.

New Report Reveals Texas Hemp Market Contributes $10 Billion to State Economy The Senate-passed THC ban threatens Texas’ hemp market that has fostered rising wages and job growth amid retail expansion, according to the report.

California’s Top Cannabis Regulator Suggests Governor Has Little to Do With Tax Increase Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed the state’s upcoming excise tax increase on cannabis sales in 2022 and signed legislation that ensued.

Maryland Governor, Legislative Leaders Agree on 33% Cannabis Tax Hike Gov. Wes Moore hopes the budget agreement will generate $1 billion in new tax revenue, including roughly $39 million from the cannabis tax increase.

Resource Innovation Institute Announces Addition of Six New Members to Its Board of Directors Keith Coursin, Vonnie Estes, Patrick Hidder, Andrew Horowitz, Julia Kurnik, and Michael Yates join Board  to help guide RII’s public-private model for integrating CEA into the future of farming.

California Supreme Court Rescinds Appellate Decision That Blocked Cannabis Cultivator’s Use of Easement The Supreme Court ‘de-published’ the appellate decision, allowing the cultivator to transport its cannabis over a neighbor’s land for distribution.

Aurora Cannabis Announces Breakthrough Discovery of Powdery Mildew Resistant Cultivars The groundbreaking research at Aurora Coast, Aurora’s world-class research and development facility, sets a new standard in cannabis science.

Frank Mayer Unveils New Website Featuring Custom Digital Kiosk and Retail Display Solutions The revamped website showcases the company’s custom solutions for enterprise and growth-oriented brands.

Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban Hemp THC: ‘These People Are Not Good People,’ Senator Says Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who supports the bill, said products with intoxicating hemp derivatives are ‘a poison in our public.’