Vince Sliwoski, Managing Partner, Harris Sliwoski Oregon’s Measure 119 passed last week, as expected. This means that as of December 5th, every OLCC licensed retailer, processor, researcher and testing lab must secure a labor…

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In less than two years of selling legal recreational weed, Missouri’s cannabis market has grown to $1.4 billion — outperforming states with a longer history of marijuana legalization like Arizona,…

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The trio say they’re now focused on Fired, which has seven stores in the works between Denver and Aurora. The first dispensary chain founded by Alex Levine, Andy Levine and…

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As expected, we started receiving industry reaction to the presidential outcome very early on.  Cannabis Business Executive will add commentary as it is received throughout the day and thereafter, reserving…

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In addition to the presidential race and all the down ballot state races that were decided Tuesday, voters in Florida, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas also made their…

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By Vince Sliwoski, Last Thursday, we learned that the DEA’s marijuana rescheduling hearings are delayed until early next year. We also saw the list of 25 participants invited by the…

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By Sundie Seefried The debate over federal cannabis legalization and state autonomy is one of the most closely watched issues in the U.S., with both significant opportunities and substantial challenges…

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Despite complete state and federal legality, municipalities are increasingly prohibiting and prosecuting hemp-derived intoxicating product sales imposing civil and criminal penalties on both the business and its owners. By Steve…

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As voters weigh in on measures that would broaden marijuana access, recent data reveals unexpected trends in who uses it, and how. Voters in four states will weigh in this…

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Kim Rivers, the CEO of Florida’s largest medical marijuana company, has bet that she can beat Gov. Ron DeSantis in his own state. TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Ron DeSantis has bet…

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