Week in Review: US cannabis sales to top $15B, Illinois licensing delays, NJ at forefront of legalization & more (Editor’s note: Week in Review appears a day early because MJBizDaily will be closed for the July Fourth holiday.) Medical and recreational cannabis sales in the United States are on track to exceed... more →

In Navigating New Normal, Hemp Farmers Find Support Despite COVID-19 Challenges Planting season has arrived in the U.S., and hemp farmers are starting to plant their seeds for the 2020 growing season. Despite some hemp farmers being apprehensive about the 2020 grow season, most farmers remain enthusiastic and steadfast in their operations.  Hemp... more →

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says pardons for marijuana convictions can start in 90 days Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law Monday that allows him to mass-pardon Coloradans with minor marijuana possession convictions, although he has not said exactly how the process will work. Lawmakers passed... more →

Osoyoos Announces Agreement to Acquire AI Pharmaceuticals Jamaica Limited Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – June 26, 2020) –  Osoyoos Cannabis Inc. (CSE: OSO) (“Osoyoos” or the “Company”) announced today that it has agreed to acquire 100%... more →

Oregon cannabis cultivation company leveraging partnerships, new retail presence to increase exposure, footprint East Fork Cultivars began by growing hemp in Oregon; today, the company also cultivates CBD-rich marijuana. (Photo by Olivia Ashton) (This is an abridged version of a column that appears in the May-June issue... more →

Do Modern Mormons Forbid Cannabis Use? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints recently distanced itself from the label “Mormon,” but for the sake of simplicity, we’ll use it. For centuries, Mormons have been known for their unwavering abstinence of alcohol and other mind-altering recreational drugs. While recreational... more →

Dr. Lester Grinspoon encouraged America to ‘reconsider’ marijuana Dr. Lester Grinspoon passed away peacefully this morning, just a day after celebrating his 92nd birthday. As a physician, researcher, author, educator and activist, Grinspoon was a towering figure in both the medical... more →

Cannabis Firms Enact New Safety Protocols During Coronavirus Outbreak In many jurisdictions with legal marijuana, businesses in the cannabis industry have been deemed essential services and permitted to remain open during shutdowns ordered to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. And while most companies appreciate being able... more →

Recreational pot laws may boost traffic deaths, studies say Laws legalizing recreational marijuana may lead to more traffic deaths, two new studies suggest, although questions remain about how they might influence driving habits. Previous research has had mixed results and the new studies, published Monday... more →

Los Angeles City Council backs major changes to marijuana licensing, social equity The Los Angeles City Council gave its initial approval to sweeping changes to the city’s marijuana business licensing and social equity program, ending months of delays that had held up the permitting... more →