Canna Care Docs

MARCH 27, 2025

The Decline of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What It Means for Patients In recent years, Massachusetts, once a pioneer in cannabis reform, has seen its medical marijuana program gradually overshadowed by the booming recreational market. The program aimed to provide safe, legal access to cannabis for patients with chronic conditions.

Programs

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 28, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue today posted a notice for all dispensaries engaged in the business of selling adult use cannabis at retail in taxing jurisdictions that have enacted Municipal or County Cannabis Retailers Occupation Taxes. To verify new combined state and local retailers occupation tax rates (i.e.,

Retail

Connor & Connor PLLC

JULY 15, 2025

Over the course of the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session, the legislature passed 7 bills impacting cannabis establishments in the State. A multitude of modifications have occurred, some regarding the Cannabis Compliance Board’s oversight, as well as the establishment of many definitions which could impact cannabis companies’ operations.

Legislation

Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

In January, a bill was introduced regarding Iowas medical cannabis program, allowing vaporized cannabis to be added to the state-approved Tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC) products list. If passed, vaporizable dried raw cannabis would be included with the products available to Iowas medical patients.

Chronic Pain

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Division of Cannabis Regulation announced today an official Metrc implementation timeline for licensed cannabis businesses transitioning from BioTrack to Metrc as Illinois’ track-and-trace data system. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

Supply Chain

Veriheal

MAY 9, 2025

If you live in or around DC, you may have noticed some recent changes to the business landscapespecifically if you enjoy cannabis. There has been a sequence of closures of cannabis businesses over the past year, which potentially means less access to cannabis as well as changes to the cannabis industry.

Business

LifeCannMD

JUNE 23, 2025

As a miami cannabis doctor practicing here in South Florida, I get asked about Florida’s medical marijuana laws almost daily. Let me clear up the confusion and give you the straight facts about our state’s medical cannabis program. Right now in 2025, if you’re a registered patient, you can buy up to 2.5 The good news?

Patients

Connor & Connor PLLC

MAY 29, 2025

After the 2016 election, Nevada legalized recreational cannabis, in addition to the states medical-marijuana program. As a result, possession and consumption of cannabis by adults became legal in January of 2017. Currently, the Cannabis Compliance Board, known as the CCB, serves as Nevadas cannabis regulatory agency.

Compliance

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 8, 2025

The Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) released a notice for cannabis business licensees concerning packaging and labeling products. 2) Dispensary names do not need to be added before shipping to dispensaries. 410 ILCS 705/55-21 [Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act Labeling Section] 8 Ill.

Packaging

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Today I’ll stay in my lane, though, and focus on the cannabis state ballot measures. I’m aware of one other jurisdiction is doing work around the edges– namely, Oregon’s Measure 119 on unionization for certain types of cannabis licensees (more on that one here ). See Florida Cannabis Legalization Vote Q&A.

Supply Chain

Canna Law Blog

MAY 20, 2025

The Oregon District Court issued a ruling today whereby it PERMANENTLY ENJOINS AND RESTRAINS the OLCC and other State actors from enforcing Measure 119 against Bubbles Hash and Ascend Dispensary, the plaintiffs that sued over BM 119s constitutionality. You can view Judge Simons Opinion and Order here , and the Judgment here.

Hash

Veriheal

MARCH 19, 2025

However, South Dakota’s journey toward cannabis legalization has been anything but straightforward. From early failed attempts at approving medical marijuana to the historic 2020 vote that saw both medical and recreational cannabis on the ballot simultaneously, it has been a challenging battle for cannabis advocates in South Dakota.

Dispensary

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

On September 25 th , the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) sent notices to seven licensed testing laboratories, proposing license cancellation in some cases and suspension or fines in others. This story broke yesterday afternoon in the Portland Business Journal (“Journal”). Which is not great.

THC

Veriheal

APRIL 17, 2025

When it comes to any hot-button issue like cannabis legalization, there are always two sides, often without much middle ground. Nixons War on Drugs The Nixon administration took the racially-charged propaganda behind cannabis prohibition even further by unofficially beginning the War on Drugs in 1971.

Legalization

LifeCannMD

JUNE 23, 2025

Let me walk you through exactly what Florida law says and what you can expect when you’re ready to get your medical cannabis recommendation in Florida. They said that qualified Florida cannabis doctors can only give you that initial MMJ certification if we physically examine you in the same room.

Marijuana

Veriheal

MAY 2, 2025

As the bill progresses through the legislative process, the impact on cannabis businesses, consumers, and the state’s growing hemp industry could be significant. This article examines the history of cannabis legalization in Texas, the details of Senate Bill 3, and what the proposed ban implies for the future of hemp in the state.

Hemp

CannaEffect

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The Ups and Downs of a Booming Industry In recent years, the cannabis sector has undergone a spectacular transition as a result of the wave of legalization that has swept across numerous places all over the world. This shift in legal and social attitudes has given rise to a booming cannabis market.

Cannabis

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 21, 2025

Preference for the annual scholarship will be given to applicants who demonstrate significant financial need, a passion for the plant, and a clear vision for their future careers in the cannabis industry. Illinois News Joint invites all Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, and ancillary businesses to participate in the fundraiser.

Events

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

APRIL 29, 2025

At Kind Meds, we are always looking for new ways to make your cannabis experience easier, smoother, and more enjoyable. That is why we are proud to introduce our newest delivery partner: LOVE BUD AZ, a game-changing app that redefines how Arizona cannabis users shop, connect, and get their favorite products delivered right to their door.

Dispensary

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MAY 21, 2025

When its 110 outside, the last thing you want to do is leave your cool, air-conditioned house to make a dispensary run. Thats where weed delivery in Arizona is becoming a game changer – and now theres a faster, cooler, and more connected way to get your cannabis without breaking a sweat. What Is Love Bud Delivery?

Dispensary

Veriheal

JULY 3, 2025

Whether you love or hate President Trump, you might have a few choice words for him when next you visit a dispensary for a refill. The domino effect of these tariffs is spreading across industries, and it looks like the cannabis market won’t be left out. In this case, that means higher prices at your local dispensary.

Packaging

The Cannigma

JULY 18, 2025

The cannabis movement began with a mission rooted in compassion—dedicated to providing relief for patients suffering from severe conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, epilepsy, and chronic pain. Dispensaries now prioritize high-THC offerings such as flowers, edibles, concentrates, and vapes to cater to recreational users.

Recreational

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 14, 2025

News Joint Events invites all Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, ancillary businesses, and individuals to participate in the inaugural News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser Texas Hold em poker tournament scheduled for 11 a.m.-8 May 17 at Emerald Dispensary and Lounge. No Texas Hold em experience needed to participate.

Events

CannaEffect

APRIL 23, 2024

More than six thousand cannabis retail clients in the United States and Canada use Dutchie’s point-of-sale and e-commerce software to process over one million orders per day. Its technology enables yearly cannabis sales of $14 billion and more.

eCommerce

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 22, 2025

The legalized cannabis industry will be in full swing at the Flower Expo Illinois at Sarabande from 12-10 p.m. The Flower Expo is scheduled to host several dispensaries and cannabis brands for its inaugural Illinois event in which Brands Meet Buyers at a high-vibe, consumption-friendly trade show. Tuesday, March 25.

Seed-To-Sale

Illinois News Joint

JULY 19, 2025

Illinois cannabis workers with an active ID from IDOA (cultivation) or IDFPR (dispensaries) can reserve a ticket for FREE here. Sesh In the Shawnee will host several Illinois-based cannabis cultivators and infusers, along with local vendors. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

Events

Illinois News Joint

JULY 15, 2025

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet 50+ craft brands and sample for free the best licensed cannabis products in Illinois. Along with the 50+ licensed craft vendors, the Craft Showcase is set to host 20+ other vendors, including dispensaries, cannabis industry businesses, associations, and advocates.

Events

NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” The majority of these businesses are small-to-medium in size.

Access

NORML

MAY 12, 2020

Included in the language of the bill is HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. The majority of these businesses are small-to-medium in size. But at the federal level, they are being cast aside by Congress.

Packaging

NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) have introduced legislation to allow state-legal marijuana businesses to apply for COVID-19 benefits through the Small Business Administration. Currently, the SBA is prohibited from engaging with cannabis businesses due to federal marijuana criminalization.

Access

NORML

MARCH 25, 2020

Representatives with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) have reaffirmed that state-licensed cannabis businesses are ineligible for financial aid opportunities because marijuana remains classified as a schedule I controlled substance. The majority of these businesses are small-to-medium in size.

Business

NORML

OCTOBER 19, 2020

State regulators have licensed 192 retailers thus far, with the first of those opening for business on Saturday. The post Missouri: Licensed Medical Cannabis Retailers Now Open for Business appeared first on NORML.

Retail

Leafly

MARCH 23, 2021

Where can you open a dispensary? Good Tree Capital answers this and more in this article about the right place to open a cannabis business. The post How to choose the right community for your cannabis business appeared first on Leafly.

Business

Leafly

APRIL 22, 2021

What types of cannabis businesses are out there? Learn about weed business models from the experts on cannabis funding. The post Cannabis business models 101 appeared first on Leafly.

Business

Veriheal

AUGUST 11, 2022

Cannabis dispensary owners must make a fortune—at least, that’s what a lot of folks think. Sure, when legal sales first start out, cannabis dispensaries tend to do well. But what happens when the newness wears off and other dispensaries start to pop up? It takes a lot to run a legal cannabis dispensary.

Dispensary

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

AuraLight Dispensary is located at 1350 N. And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. AuraLight mission statement is to empower the “community with trusted cannabis expertise and high-quality products, fostering a welcoming environment built on knowledge, trust, and teamwork. Orchard Rd. in Aurora, Illinois.

Dispensary

MJ Business Attorneys

JANUARY 23, 2023

The severe drop in wholesale cannabis prices in many states over the past year can be traced to a few key factors: Regulatory missteps, high taxes for consumers, and competition from still-thriving illicit markets are contributing to the industry’s current woes. What’s the Best Move for a Cannabis Business License Holder?

Retail