Consumer Research
Fairfax Bank Retreats from Servicing Cannabis Businesses
FAIRFAX – MainStreet Bancshares Inc., a community lender with $2.2 ...
GTI Opens Rise Dispensaries in Minnesota, Expanding Access to Adult-Use Cannabis Buyers
CHICAGO – Green Thumb Industries (GTI) announced opening its Rise ...
California Reaps $259.7M in Cannabis Tax Revenue for Q2 2025
LOS ANGELES – California's legal Cannabis sector delivered $259.7 million ...
Nebraska Reverses Access to Botanical Cannabis Under Emergency Regulations
LOS ANGELES- Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen approved emergency rules on June 29, establishing a medical cannabis licensing framework effective immediately for up to 90 days. The regulations respond to Measure 438, approved by voters in November 2024, ...
Analysis: A Tale of Two Markets: U.S. Cannabis at a Crossroads as Global Momentum Builds — and Backtracks
LOS ANGELES-The U.S. cannabis industry stands divided. Some state markets are opening and expanding, while others are contracting under the weight of high taxes, regulatory friction, and unrelenting illicit competition. But across all markets, uncertainty ...
California’s Cannabis Tax Hike Could Break the Legal Market — Just as It Was Starting to Stabilize
LOS ANGELES- California's legal cannabis market, already strained by price compression, regulatory overload, and illicit competition, took another hit on July 1 as the state’s cannabis excise tax officially jumped from 15% to 19%. The ...
Fergus Falls City Council Approves Cannabis Dispensary Permits After Reversal
LOS ANGELES- the Fergus Falls City Council reversed its earlier decision and approved interim permits for two cannabis dispensaries, Sugar High and Elevate. The initial denial was based on concerns that the dispensaries were within ...
Maine Considers Stricter Medical Cannabis Regulations
LOS ANGELES- Maine lawmakers are evaluating two legislative proposals aimed at enhancing safety standards within the state's medical cannabis program. The bills, LD 104 and LD 1847, seek to introduce mandatory testing for contaminants and ...
Organigram to Announce Q2 Fiscal 2025 Results
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. is scheduled to release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, ending March 31, on Monday, May 12, 2025, before market open. The company will host a ...
Curaleaf Launches Hemp-Only Retail Store in Florida Following Cannabis Legalization Setback
LOS ANGELES- In the aftermath of Florida's unsuccessful bid to legalize recreational cannabis, Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. has inaugurated its first hemp-exclusive retail outlet, The Hemp Company, in West Palm Beach. This establishment offers hemp-derived THC ...
iAnthus Reports Unanimous Approval at Annual General Meeting
LOS ANGELES- iAnthus Capital Holdings, a multi-state operator in licensed cannabis cultivation, processing, and retail, announced that its shareholders unanimously approved all items at the Annual General Meeting held on June 26, 2025. The approved resolutions included ...
Kentucky Nears Operational Start for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
LOS ANGELES- Kentucky is approaching the launch of medical cannabis sales as state regulators complete final preparations for the opening of licensed dispensaries. Although the state’s medical cannabis law took effect on January 1, 2025, ...
Mike Tyson Urges Trump to Act on Cannabis Reform
LOS ANGELES- Boxing legend Mike Tyson, alongside athletes including Kevin Durant and Dez Bryant, has urged former President Donald Trump to pursue federal cannabis reform after accusing President Joe Biden of failing to deliver on ...
