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Basket analysis emerges as key growth strategy in cannabis industry is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Apothecare, a pharmacist-led consultation service, is partnering with Supercraft Cannabis to provide its customers with direct access to licensed pharmacists. The post Apothecare partners with Manitoba’s Supercraft Cannabis appeared first on StratCann.

While the legal adult-use cannabis market in New York continues to be a horror show, Revelry NYC, shows the NY Cannabiz is doing its best to keep on keeping on. The unique festival was once again at Pier 36 on the East River north of the Manhattan Bridge. Revelry events are in their ninth year [ . . . ] Source: Many Rivers to Cross but NY Cannabiz Rolls at Revelry on the East River from Heady NJ

California cannabis tax revenues have totaled $502.8 million during the first two quarters of this year, according to state data outlined by KTLA5. Tax revenues from cannabis sales topped $243.1 million during the first quarter and $259.7 million during the second quarter, according to state Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) figures. During the second quarter, the state took in $147.3 million in cannabis excise taxes and $112.4 million in sales taxes from cannabis businesses throughout the state. “The second-quarter figures also reflect the state’s vendor . . .

A group of Democratic U.S. Senators are urging the chamber’s leaders to protect hemp legalization in the government spending bill. In a letter to Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the eight senators wrote that they oppose “the inclusion of any language” in the bill “that would decimate the American agricultural hemp industry and imperil states’ ability to prevent unsafe hemp-derived cannabinoid products from getting into the hands of children.” In the letter, the senators point to language in the Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Bill . . .

A GOP senator says the federal government needs to “step up” and explore a regulatory framework for marijuana-and that should include a pathway to explore the “efficacy” of cannabis for certain health conditions. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) made the comments during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, where President Donald Trump’s judicial appointees and nominee for director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) testified ahead of possible confirmation votes. Tillis said that Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) made points about cannabis policy in the hearing that . . .

CBD vape pens are great for anxiety. Consumers inhale their vapor, allowing CBD to enter the bloodstream within minutes. Peak blood concentrations occur faster than oral CBD forms. Inhalation bypasses the digestive system, making CBD vape pens are useful for panic attacks and sudden stress. Consumers often report feeling effects within 5 to 15 minutes, [ . . . ] Source: A Guide to Using CBD Vape Pens for Anxiety from Heady NJ

“Hemp-derived psychoactive products… have always been illegal in Maryland,” a high court ruled last week. Hemp THC products are illegal in Maryland, high court rules is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

President Donald Trump’s nominee for White House drug czar told senators on Wednesday that the administration is keeping “all options” on the table as it continues to consider a pending marijuana rescheduling proposal, while describing cannabis reform as a “bipartisan issue.” During a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sara Carter (who also uses the name Sara Bailey) was pressed on cannabis rescheduling by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), who asked how she would advise the president as he considers moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled . . .

More than a dozen licensed marijuana retail shops in Minnesota started selling recreational marijuana this week. Recreational cannabis sales begin in Minnesota is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Contact: [email protected] New Group calls on cannabis leaders to back permanent federal reform that protects patients, strengthens healthcare, and positions the U.S. as a global leader in cannabinoid medicine. United States: [September 17, 2025] Today, Cannabis Businesses & Professionals United for National Medical Cannabis officiallylaunched with the publication of the op-ed” The Fight For Cannabis Reform Must Focus On Medical Patients-Not Taxes And Banking-In Order To Win” in Marijuana Moment (titled initially From Panic to Progress: Patients, Policy, and the Future of . . .

Ohio medical and adult-use marijuana sales have officially surpassed $3 billion, new data from the state Department of Commerce (DOC) shows. In an update published on Tuesday, DOC’s Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) reported $3,036,756,851 in cannabis purchases as of September 13. That includes about $2.2 billion worth of medical marijuana, which was legalized in 2019, and $802 million in recreational sales, which launched in August of last year. According to DCC, 458,292 pounds of plant material and nearly 44.4 million manufactured product units have been sold since the medical market . . .

“More than half of the US population now resides in jurisdictions where marijuana sales are legal and regulated.” The post Minnesota: Retailers Begin Adult-Use Cannabis Sales appeared first on NORML.

Minnesota dispensaries are finally opening their adult-use retail operations, with the first state-licensed adult-use cannabis shops in the state opening to the public on Tuesday, CBS News reports. Josh Wilken-Simon, owner of Legacy Cannabis in downtown Duluth, said in the report, “We are absolutely honored to be the first state-licensed recreational cannabis dispensary open in Minnesota.” “Our goal, of course, is to have as many high-quality small craft products for sale at our dispensary and hyper focus on making sure all the products are safe, that they’re good quality and there’s . . .

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board has approved a $15 million pilot program designed to bridge capital gaps for adult-use cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and testing laboratories. The program, dubbed NJ LEAF, aims to provide eligible applicants with grants ranging from $100,000 to a maximum of $1.5 million to help the businesses grow and stabilize their operations. NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan said the program, “will ensure companies that are cut off from traditional financial resources have access to the capital needed to succeed, helping to . . .

There’s a “strong negative association” between tobacco use and legal medical marijuana sales, according to a new international study-indicating a “strong potential substitution effect” where people choose to use cannabis where it is allowed instead of smoking cigarettes. The study, based on data from 20 countries, also found that amphetamine use is “negatively associated” with medical cannabis sales, “suggesting substitution dynamics.” The researchers additionally concluded that a “well-regulated [medical cannabis, or MC] market can generate sustained economic benefits, . . .

As President Donald Trump continues to weigh a marijuana rescheduling proposal, a Democratic congresswoman says there’s been more discussion among lawmakers about cannabis reform recently–adding that she’ll “continue to push for” other modest policy changes such as industry banking access. In an interview with Marijuana Moment on Tuesday, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, also reacted to the launch of non-tribal adult-use marijuana sales in her home state of Minnesota, saying there’s “still heavy contention between underserved communities that . . .

The local dispensary achieved 30% delivery sales in just two months and is aiming to become Brooklyn’s largest cannabis delivery service by summer 2026.

Regent Wanda L. James, who co-founded Simply Pure, launched her campaign to fight for Denver families, small businesses and a more affordable future.

Delaware officials are launching a Social Equity Financial Assistance Program. In a press release, the state Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) said the program “is designed to reduce structural barriers to entry that have historically limited opportunities for individuals and communities disproportionately impacted by prior marijuana laws.” In a statement, Commissioner Joshua Sanderlin said the program’s launch marks a “significant step toward ensuring that the state’s adult-use marijuana industry develops in a manner that is inclusive, diverse, and sustainable.” . . .

Cannabis industry trailblazer Wanda James is making a bid to unseat longtime Congresswoman Diana DeGette, who has represented Colorado’s First Congressional District for nearly three decades. Cannabis pioneer Wanda James challenges Colorado US Rep. Diana DeGette is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Gov. JB Pritzker said he will regulate hemp-derived cannabinoid products should state lawmakers and industry advocates remain ‘unwilling.’

On September 16, the City of Calgary announced it will allow cannabis sales at all-ages events, aligning with recently changed provincial rules. The post Calgary allows cannabis sales at all-ages events appeared first on StratCann.

“Without medical cannabis at the center, federal reform loses both its moral compass and its political leverage for many.” By Cannabis Businesses & Professionals United for National Medical Cannabis It is clear that opposition to cannabis is on the rise-fueled by moral panic, misinformation and the “Big Marijuana” narrative. Without a strategic, well-funded counteroffensive, we risk losing the ground we’ve gained. Last week, the House Appropriations Committee passed a version of the Department of Justice budget bill. The FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) . . .