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Michigan cannabis sales for September fell from a year ago as they fell sequentially by 11.3%, which was -8.3% on a per-day basis. At $251.3 million, sales were down 5.8% from a year earlier: The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency breaks out sales by medical and adult-use, with medical sales falling 60.8% from a year ago to $0.4 [ . . . ]

The corporate Multi-State Operator (MSO) Curaleaf filed a lawsuit against the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) in federal court over state labor laws. They believe it violates federal National Labor Relations Action (NLRA) laws. Curaleaf’s lawsuit was filed last week on October 9th. It has been assigned to the federal district court for New Jersey. [ . . . ] Source: MSO Curaleaf Lawsuit Filed Against NJ-CRC Over State Labor Law from Heady NJ

“Evidence is growing that psychedelics could hold the key to managing inflammation, one of the body’s central drivers of many chronic diseases, including depression, arthritis and heart conditions.” By Nicholas Barnes of the University of Birmingham, Via The Conversation Once synonymous with hippies and hallucinatory experiences, psychedelic drugs are now being explored for their medical potential. The stigma of that era resulted in research being suppressed by drug laws, yet with mental health treatments hitting limits, scientists have returned to this controversial corner of medicine. . . .

The Republican governor of Florida is conceding that “more people probably agreed” with a marijuana legalization ballot initiative he helped defeat last year than sided with his prohibitionist viewpoint-but he argued that it was the “morally right” choice for him to intervene to prevent the sale of “dangerous stuff” in his state. At an event hosted by the Pennsylvania Family Institute on Saturday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) talked about his administration’s uphill work to dissuade voters from approving both the cannabis measure as well as a separate reproductive rights initiative during the . . .

California’s governor has signed a bill aimed at streamlining research on marijuana and psychedelics. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday gave final approval to the measure that empowers the Research Advisory Panel of California (RAPC) to expedite reviews of study proposals on Schedule I and Schedule II controlled substances, through January 2028. The newly enacted legislation, sponsored by Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D), will also authorize RAPC’s chair to assign two or more members of the body to conduct expedited reviews of research proposals and approve them on behalf of the panel. It . . .

Three companies in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Mike DeWine (R) and the Ohio Department of Agriculture after the governor issued an executive order to ban the sale of hemp-derived THC products in the state. The companies, Fumee Smoke and Vape, Invicta Nutraceuticals, and Titan Logistics Group, all sell vapor products – some containing hemp-derived THC – and say that the ban will harm their businesses and force them to close, WCMH reports. The governor’s ban will take effect on Tuesday, October 14, and will remain in effect for 90 days. The governor said the temporary ban will give . . .

A Gresham, Oregon, man facing double murder charges for the fatal shooting of two would-be cannabis dispensary robbers last October has been found not guilty, The Oregonian reports. Jason R. Steiner, who turned himself in to the police several days after the encounter, was working alone at the La Mota dispensary in North Portland the evening of October 2, 2024, when three people entered and brandished guns at him. He told investigators that he got his bag and left the shop, telling the robbers he was leaving, but that he returned and shot at them through a walk-up window, killing two of the . . .

Joe Rogan is disputing claims from former Vice President Kamala Harris that he “lied” when he claimed she refused to talk about marijuana with him ahead of the 2024 election. In her book “107 Days,” the title of which is a reference to the limited time she had to campaign for the presidency after former President Joe Biden bowed out of the race, Harris discussed the controversy over plans to join Rogan on his podcast in the run-up to Election Day last year. Shortly after the election that cemented President Donald Trump’s second term, Rogan alleged that Harris “didn’t want to talk about . . .

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Several Republican senators are questioning the federal ban on gun possession by people who use marijuana-with one saying that if alcohol drinkers can lawfully buy and use firearms, the same standard should apply to cannabis consumers. In a series of interviews with Marijuana Moment, the GOP lawmakers discussed the intersection of Second Amendment rights and drug policy as the U.S. Supreme Court is considering taking up several pending cases on the issue-which centers around a federal statute known as Section 922(g)(3) that some say is inconsistent with conservative principles. “Why would I . . .

Multistate cannabis operator Ayr Wellness is undergoing a restructuring that will cut its debt in half and streamline operations. Cannabis operator Ayr Wellness restructures to cut debt by 50%, focus on growth is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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Cannabis NB achieved a net income of $23.1 million from sales of $100.9 million in its 2024-2025 fiscal year ended March 30, 2025. This marks… The post Cannabis NB sold $100 million worth of cannabis in 2024-2025 appeared first on StratCann.

“If you put more of a tax burden on these companies . . . they’re going to start going out of business. If there are no more businesses in this industry, who in the heck are you going to collect the taxes from?” By Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance As state budget negotiations drew to a close last week, members of the Democratic-led Senate and the Republican-led House were able to reach a deal to bring in additional funding for road repairs through a plan that drew much debate: levying additional taxes on marijuana. Hundreds of individuals from the cannabis industry came out in opposition to the . . .

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“I think the drop in satisfaction was . . . a little more than I expected. I expected a little bit of a drop . . . but going from (74 percent) to (56 percent), that’s a pretty big drop.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal People reported reduced satisfaction with Ohio’s medical marijuana program since recreational marijuana sales started, according to a new Ohio State University Drug Enforcement and Policy Center survey. Slightly more than half of the people surveyed (56 percent) reported being either extremely satisfied or somewhat satisfied with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OMMCP)-a . . .

StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending October 11, 2025. The post Week in Weed – October 11, 2025 appeared first on StratCann.

The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Social Impact Fund. The post Ontario Cannabis Store announces 2025 Social Impact Fund partners appeared first on StratCann.

Cannabis drinks are booming. Sales of THC-infused beverages surpassed $1 billion in 2024 as more consumers move away from alcohol. Industry players like Total Wine are taking note, with THC beverages slowly appearing on liquor store shelves across the country. It was only a matter of time before big-box retailers joined the trend – and one Minnesota-based brand appears to be first to market. Target Corporation will reportedly begin testing THC beverages in ten Minnesota stores, according to Marijuana Moment. Headquartered in the epicenter of the cannabis drink boom, Target seems a natural fit . . .

The federal government may have slowed down, but the real showdown on cannabis policy is just beginning. SHUTDOWN REALITY CHECK Even with “shutdown mode” engaged, about 90% of the Department of Justice (DOJ) remains operational. That includes the DEA, FBI, and U.S. Attorneys – all still active under “emergency” exemptions for “safety of human life or the protection of property.” Continue reading…

A Quebec-based cannabis producer has recalled an infused blunt due to a potential presence of mould. The post Culture Kizos inc./Kizos Culture inc. recalls 1-gram blunt due to microbial concerns appeared first on StratCann.

The retail giant Target is soft launching sales of THC-infused beverages at select stores in Minnesota, an executive of one cannabis drink company participating in the rollout and other industry leaders told Marijuana Moment. In one of the latest examples of the normalization of cannabis in mainstream commercial marketing, Target’s move in Minnesota-where the company is headquartered-will reportedly involve putting 11 THC drink brands on shelves in 10 select stores in the state. The move comes as Congress is debating legislation to recriminalize hemp-derived products with a quantifiable . . .

The Massachusetts attorney general will determine the validity of the Cannabis Control Commission votes after Shannon O’Brien’s removal. Are Massachusetts cannabis commission votes valid? AG to decide is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The vape and smoke shops and manufacturers argue that Gov. Mike DeWine’s executive order violates the separation of powers doctrine.