Forbes Daily: The Cannabis Industry’s High Hopes For Federal Reform
Today’s Forbes Daily newsletter covers the Netflix cofounder steps down from its board, the Cannabis 42.0 list, Trump blasts Mamdani, the jet fuel crunch and more.
Meet The Cannabis Industry’s Trump Whisperer
Kim Rivers, CEO of Florida-based Trulieve, was instrumental in getting the president to issue an executive order to reschedule marijuana. Now she is trying to build her $1.2 billion company into the …
Taming the ‘Wild West’ era of the hemp and cannabis market in N.C.
NC cannabis council hopes to make legalization of tightly regulated marijuana use for adults part of policy discussions among lawmakers.
Prop. 64 at 10: Why the illicit cannabis market still dominates in California
It’s been nearly a decade since California voters legalized recreational cannabis, but production and sales remain outlawed in most of the state — and the black market dominates. In September of 2021, …
Prop. 64 at 10: Why the illicit cannabis market still dominates
It’s been nearly a decade since California voters legalized recreational cannabis, but production and sales remain outlawed in most of the state — and the black market dominates. In fact, eight times …
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Gov. Maura Healey signs new cannabis law. What to know
Governor Maura Healey signed a new cannabis law on Sunday that will expand business opportunities and increase the amount of cannabis adults can legally possess.
Colorado Springs dispensaries mark first year of retail marijuana sales
Marijuana dispensaries and growers in Colorado Springs have two points to celebrate in the middle of April. In addition to the annual “420” events on April 20, the past week also marked the first …
6 Black-Owned Dispensaries Leading Social Equity In Cannabis
The growing cannabis legalization movement in the United States is enabling Black entrepreneurs to establish businesses in an industry where they were previously underrepresented. These dispensaries, …
Colorado Marijuana Officials Announce Crackdown On Sales Of Hemp Products Amid ‘Risks To Public Safety’
These issues “present serious risks to public safety, market integrity and the tax revenue framework that supports Colorado’s regulated cannabis industry.” By Christopher Osher, ProPublica and Evan …
Xzibit expands his cannabis empire: XWCC announces opening of new Marina del Rey store
MARINA DEL REY – Iconic rapper, actor, and entrepreneur Xzibit is entering a new era with the opening of his third cannabis retail store, XWCC Marina. Known for his platinum-selling music career, his …
Boston’s first recreational cannabis shop abruptly closes after six years: ‘We were kind of dead in the water’
The retailer’s shuttering illustrates the struggles facing the state’s efforts to help entrepreneurs from communities targeted by the war on drugs.
Marijuana Budtenders Could Qualify For ‘No Tax On Tips,’ IRS Says, But Only After Federal Legalization
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says that while marijuana industry workers are not currently eligible under the “No Tax on Tips” law signed by President Donald Trump last year to write off any …
Cannabis Industry Pioneers Launch grnroom, a Creative Marketing Agency
After more than a decade building brands, media platforms, and cultural moments within the cannabis industry, a group of experienced operators are formally launching grnroom, a full-stack cannabis …
Pre-Rolls Become Cannabis Industry’s Top-Selling Category by Units as Growth Accelerates, According to Custom Cones USA 2026 Market Report
Michigan-based Dragonfly Cannabis, by contrast, leads the industry in unit sales, moving 22.6 million pre-rolls in 2025 while generating just over $30 million in revenue. Its model centers on …



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