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 …
CBD Stocks Creating Opportunities – Established (BCCI), (STG), (WEED), (ACRGF), (RLTR), (CBMJ), and Newcomer (VAPR) Lead the Charge
You would have to be living in isolation to have not picked up on the hottest marijuana derivative consumable and therapeutic center isolate CBD. CBD “Cannabidiol” is the non-psychoactive full spectrum derivative of the hemp and marijuana plant largely credited for the majority of the medical beneficial attributes associated with marijuana.
Michigan township moves to curb marijuana ‘funny business’ — and gets sued
Legal fights could establish what rights local municipalities have to impact marijuana markets as New Buffalo Township tries to rein in its 35 licensed dispensaries.
Planning Commission approves extending Turlock’s retail cannabis agreements
The city of Turlock is set to remain in the cannabis business after the planning commission voted to recommend extending development agreements with all four of the city’s licensed dispensaries and …
Sacramento cannabis business security guard shoots 2 burglary suspects; 1 dies
A burglary suspect died and another was hospitalized after they were shot by a security guard at a cannabis warehouse in Sacramento, authorities said.
State OIG finds KY medical marijuana licensing process ‘fair and transparent’
Several Kentucky business owners claimed the process contained loopholes that allowed out-of-state businesses to apply for and win several licenses.
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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