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Who Is Standing In The Way Of Marijuana Legalization? GOP Support For Cannabis Growing Though Slowly
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) recently revealed that in a joint effort with his colleagues, he plans to reach out to Republican senators to find out what "they want" to see included in
Senators Rick Scott, James Lankford And Ted Cruz Openly Against Federal Cannabis Legalization, Here's Why
The House of Representatives approved the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, 
Sen. Lindsey Graham Open To Medical Marijuana, Rep. Nancy Mace Votes Against MORE Act, Here's Why
Canadian Cannabis Producers Are Financially Squeezed: Unpaid Marijuana Fees Grow 10X YoY To CA$914K
Has competition in the Canadian cannabis market finally reached its climax?
Arizona Marijuana Sales Slow Down In January, Arkansas Sells Over $21M Medical Cannabis In February
After setting a marijuana sales record with consumers spending more than $1.4 billion on cannabis during the first year of legal recreational cannabis sales, which began, in November 2020, Arizona saw a decrease in cannabis purchases i
Court Dismisses Canopy's Cannabis Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Jazz's GW Pharma
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas dismissed a lawsuit filed by Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) against GW Pharmaceuticals on Feb. 25th.
Is Cannabis Living Up To Its Commitment Of Inclusivity To Minorities?
As the cannabis market matures and comes online, sources tell Benzinga that equity and inclusion continue to lag and that industry efforts made in recent years often feel superficial.
Is Canopy Growth Facing Cannabis Mold Issues? Exec Says Photos Don't Tell The Whole Story
Last month the images of cannabis plants with powdery mildew circulated on social media.
Cronos Promotes John Griese, Former Exec At Nestlé, PepsiCo And Supreme Cannabis
Canadian cannabis company Cronos Group (NASDAQ: CRON) promoted John Griese, former chief operating officer of The Supreme Cannabis Co., as senior vice president, head of North American operations,
Emerald Holdings Buys MJBiz For $120M, Signaling Widespread Acceptance Of Booming Cannabis Industry
MJBiz confirmed Tuesday it has been acquired by the New York-headquartered b2b event and media company Emerald Holding Inc. (NYSE: EEX) for $120 million in cash plus potential earnouts.
California Develops Standardized Marijuana Testing In Attempt To Clear Up Inconsistencies
In an attempt to deal with cannabis testing issues and laboratory inconsistencies, California is standardizing the process throughout the state's approximately 40 active weed testing facilities. What Happened
What Was The Cannabis Community Thankful For This Thanksgiving?
Cannabis operators tell Benzinga that there is much to be thankful for as the United States heads into Thanksgiving this year.
MedMen Cleared By Jury In Wrongful Termination Suit Brought By Former CFO James Parker
Cannabis retailer MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) announced Tuesday that the company prevailed in a high-profile lawsuit brought by its former CFO James Parker.
Florida Judge Rules In Favor Of Online Cannabis Ordering Via Sites Like Leafly
As of Monday, medical patients in Florida can resume purchasing cannabis products online from licensed medical marijuana dispensaries.
Why Are Outside Execs Pouring Into Cannabis Industry C-Suites?
As the cannabis industry scales, so does its need for experienced business veterans to steer companies towards the top. The demand has led to an influx of executives entering the space from other industries.
Tilray CEO Received Nearly $30M In Compensation In Calendar 2021, $13.2M In Cash Bonuses...So Far
Canadian cannabis giant Tilray Inc.’s (NASDAQ: TLRY) (TSX: TLRY) CEO Irwin Simon has received nearly $30 million in total compensation so far in calendar 2021, with nearly half of that sum paid in cash, according to a recently disclosed
Beau Wrigley's Marijuana Firm Parallel And Scooter Braun's SPAC Pull The Plug On Billion Dollar Merger Deal
Cannabis company Parallel, led by chewing gum heir William "Beau" Wrigley Jr. and Ceres Acquisition Corp. (OTCQX: CERAF), a special purpose acquisition corporation, have mutually ended their billion-dollar merger deal after months of negotiations.
Former Massachusetts Mayor Gets Six Years In Prison For Marijuana Corruption Charges
Once viewed as a rising star in the Democratic party, former Massachusetts mayor Jasiel Correia was sentenced to six years in prison on Tuesday after being convicted in May on charges including fraud and extortion of hundreds of thousands of dollars tied to local marijuana businesses.
Wildfires In British Columbia Force Aurora Cannabis To Evacuate Marijuana Farm And Heritage To Abandon Cannabis Facility
Cannabis growers in the U.S.
As The Cannabis Industry Blossoms, So Do CEO Paychecks: M&A Deals Extremely Lucrative For Execs In High Places
The last several years will definitely be remembered as the most important for cannabis-related industries, as various milestones have been achieved. So far, around 18 states and Washington, DC, have legalized adult-use marijuana, and 37 have given the green light to medical cannabis programs. 
Illinois Adult-Use Weed Sales Hit All-Time High In July With $128M Powered By Lollapalooza Festival, But State Licensing Process Is Still Under Attack
Recreational cannabis sales in Illinois just set another record for the month of July, hitting an all-time high of $128 million.
Canopy Growth Execs Granted Substantial Raises And Bonuses As Cannabis Co. Loses CA$1.7B In FY 2021
Canopy Growth Corporation's (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) leadership team earned over CA$4 million ($3.2 million) in cash bonuses in fiscal 2021, according to a proxy statement sent ahead
Cannabis Movers & Shakers: Aurora's New Board Member, Virginia's New Marijuana Regulatory Board, Hemp Co. NuSachi And OSS Strengthen Leadership
Aurora Appoints Theresa Firestone As Independent Director, Expands Board To Nine Members
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