The Business of Cannabis

Clarence Thomas Says Federal Laws Against Marijuana May No Longer Be Necessary

Jun 28, 2021 | Feature, National

Clarence Thomas, one of the Supreme Court’s most conservative justices, said Monday that because of the hodgepodge of federal policies on marijuana, federal laws against its use or cultivation may no longer make sense. “A prohibition on interstate use...

Upheaval Often Follows After Legacy Marijuana Companies Go Public

Jun 27, 2021 | National

After the famed Oakland-based marijuana dispensary Harborside went public in 2019, long-term employees noticed a change within the company: a cultural shift from the activist roots of Harborside’s founders to a more buttoned-down corporate atmosphere. They didn’t like...

Connecticut Lawmakers Pass Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill, Send To Governor

Jun 18, 2021 | National

Connecticut lawmakers on Thursday approved a social equity-focused, recreational marijuana market that is expected to generate more than $700 million in sales within a few years, becoming the fourth state legislature to approve adult-use cannabis in 2021. Gov. Ned...

California Offers $100 Million To Rescue Its Struggling Legal Marijuana Industry

Jun 16, 2021 | National

The California Legislature on Monday approved a $100-million plan to bolster California’s legal marijuana industry, which continues to struggle to compete with the large illicit pot market nearly five years after voters approved sales for recreational use. Los Angeles...

These Four Pests Could Harm Your Outdoor Cannabis Grow This Season

Jun 16, 2021 | National

It’s no secret that many insects love cannabis, but research shows that four main pests do the majority of damage to outdoor cultivation. According to Whitney Cranshaw, an entomology professor and extension specialist at Colorado State University, researchers...

Florida Medical Marijuana Operators In ‘Catbird Seat’ After State Court Decision

Jun 14, 2021 | National

A recent Florida Supreme Court decision plays into the hands of established medical marijuana multistate operators in the state, although it also could spur additional licenses, investment by others and acquisition activity. What remains to be seen is to...