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California Awards $4 Million in Grant Funding to Local Jurisdictions to License Cannabis Retailers

The Department of Cannabis Control announced that 18 municipalities will receive grant awards in Phase I of the Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant program.

Alabama Regulators Pause Medical Cannabis Business Licensing Due to “Potential Inconsistencies” in Scoring

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission voted to halt all licensing proceedings June 16, just four days after announcing that officials would issue the first batch of licenses.

Eteros Technologies Launches GMP Solutions

GMP Solutions offers advanced cleaning products to cannabis harvesting and processing facilities.

Cova Launches Cannabis Payment Solution

Cova Pay integrates seamlessly with Cova Point of Sale and enables cannabis retailers to accept and process debit and credit card payments directly through the POS provider, eliminating the need for third-party payment contracts.

TerrAscend Receives Regulatory Approval for Acquisition of Peninsula Alternative Health

The transaction will add a second dispensary to the company's Maryland footprint in advance of adult-use sales, which will begin July 1.

A Proactive Approach to Pest Management: Q&A With Kansas State University’s Raymond Cloyd

Ahead of his session at Cannabis Conference 2023, Cloyd shares insight into the common pests that plague cannabis cultivators—and what can be done to stop them in their tracks.

Cookies Baltimore License Suspended

The Maryland Cannabis Administration suspended Cookies' Baltimore license nearly a week after the opening of its medical cannabis dispensary.

Rhode Island Cannabis Dispensaries Could Soon Be Allowed to Advertise on Billboards

The state’s General Assembly passed a measure that would allow the state’s licensed dispensaries to advertise products outdoors.

New York Officials Issue First Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Licenses in Finger Lakes Region

The Cannabis Control Board approved 36 Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary licenses June 15, including seven in the Finger Lakes region, which was previously blocked from receiving licenses through a court order.

Pitching Investors? Consider These Crucial Elements

Panelists at Cannabis Conference 2022 shared vital tips for making a solid pitch deck and what makes a strong relationship between an investor and entrepreneur.

3 Considerations to Improve Cultivation Efficiencies

Guest Columnist Derek Smith of the Resource Innovation Institute outlines sustainability priorities that can help cannabis operators boost their bottom line.

5 Innovative and Regenerative Growing Techniques for Cannabis Cultivators

At last year’s Cannabis Conference, outdoor growers shared sustainable cultivation techniques they use on their farms to create a closed-loop system and help preserve the planet.

‘The Lost Year’: New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Industry Grapples With Sluggish Rollout

With 13 state-licensed retailers operational, cultivators are struggling to sell their surplus of adult-use cannabis products.

It’s the Summer of 2023, and Cannabis Remains Federally Illegal. What’s Happening?

Legalization activity continues across the U.S., but there's been plenty of backsliding, too.

Genetica Unveils Flora Match: Powering Personalized Cannabis Retail Experiences with AI

Flora Match, an AI-powered cannabis retail platform, is built to enhance the retail environment for both customers and retailers.

Columbia Care Board Director From Green Leaf Merger Resigns

Philip Goldberg’s exit comes weeks before Green Leaf’s full integration into Columbia Care; the company does not plan to fill his vacancy.

‘A Playbook for Building a Cultivation Operation’: Q&A With Standard Wellness Maryland’s Christina Betancourt Johnson

The owner and CEO of Standard Wellness Maryland and Rooted Therapeutics provides insight into how to successfully launch and operate a cannabis cultivation business, from securing a location to building relationships with dispensaries, and more.

Delaware Anti-Legalization Governor Picks Former State Police Superintendent as ‘Marijuana Commissioner’

Robert Coupe will oversee the implementation of Delaware’s forthcoming adult-use program as the state’s head cannabis regulator.

Three Questions With Matthew Kim of Jetty Extracts

Kim, the chief innovation officer at Jetty Extracts, discusses his journey into the cannabis space and sheds light on compelling ways the industry can enhance its advocacy and inclusivity for Asian Americans like himself.

Alabama Officials Issue First Batch of Medical Cannabis Business Licenses

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission voted at its June 12 meeting to award 21 licenses to cultivators, processors, dispensaries, transporters, laboratories and integrated facilities.

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