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Back from a July suspension, Assured Testing Laboratories is now attempting to recover its market share in Massachusetts. Massachusetts cannabis testing lab accused of wrongdoing returns from suspension is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

New York now has 1,904 adult-use cannabis license holders, 57% of which are held by Social and Economic Equity licensees. In September, the state approved 46 additional adult-use licenses, including 14 processor, 12 dispensary, eight cultivator, four distributors, and four microbusiness. The state also finalized four licenses approved under its conditional adult-use license program. In a statement, Jessica García, chair of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB), said the agency’s “work extends far beyond issuing licenses and setting regulations, it’s about shaping a cannabis . . .

The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission missed the October 1 deadline to issue its first licenses, the Nebraska Examiner reports. The commission indicated it planned to decide whether to issue the first four cultivator licenses by next week. During Tuesday’s meeting, Commissioner Lorelle Mueting asked attendees for “understanding” and called the delay – which was prompted by the resignation of two commissioners – “a situation that none of us created in this, where we’re at right here.” “We would just hope you understand that we’re working through this the best . . .

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) last week seized 577 pounds of processed cannabis and 18,644 plants from New Good Harvest 999 LLC as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal cannabis cultivation and diversion under the guise of legal operations. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, OBN said its Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a search warrant at the location, which led to the illegal grow. Two people were arrested at the site and taken into the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In the post, OBN noted that the investigation is part of MET’s . . .

A BC cannabis producer’s facility near Agassiz faced a recent break-in in the early hours of Tuesday, September 30. The post Break-in at Pistol and Paris’ Agassiz facility appeared first on StratCann.

The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) fined companies and reviewed license applications with complications, and reviewed hemp and tax issues. Fining Cannabis Companies Acting Executive Director Christopher Riggs explained the reasons for fines: He said the 1st one addressed the situation after admitting it. Commissioner Amelia Mapp proposed a $2,500 fine for them for using [ . . . ] Source: NJ-CRC Fines Companies, Reviews Complicated License Applications, Hemp Taxes from Heady NJ

A Kentucky-based hemp-derived THC beverage producer has made history as the first to join the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America. Hemp THC beverage maker first to join major alcohol trade group is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) provisionally renewed the large corporate Multi-State Operator (MSO) Curaleaf’s license despite labor issues, while the Chair defended their equity goals. Curaleaf License Threatened Over Labor Issues “I’m recommending that we have a conditional approval of Curaleaf’s renewal,” Acting Executive Director Christopher Riggs explained. ” . . . The maintenance of a Labor Peace [ . . . ] Source: NJ-CRC OKs Curaleaf License Renewal Despite Labor Issues, Defends Progress from Heady NJ

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Oregon officials are asking a federal appeals court to reverse a judge’s ruling that struck down a voter-approved law to require licensed marijuana businesses to enter into labor peace agreements with workers and mandate that employers remain neutral in discussions around unionization. In a filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit last week, attorneys for Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D), Attorney General Dan Rayfield (D) and Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s (OLCC) Dennis Doherty and Craig Prins urged a review of the “constitutional challenge” to the state law. The . . .

Wisconsin Republicans introduced a medical marijuana legalization bill on Monday. Will Wisconsin finally legalize medical marijuana? is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The head of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is pushing back against a GOP senator’s “incorrect assertions” about the state’s regulatory compliance with federal hemp laws. But he’s also signaling that changes may be coming to measure “total THC” to determine the legality of hemp products in a way that some stakeholders worry could negatively impact the industry. After the legislature failed to pass a controversial bill to ban hemp products containing any amount of THC during two special sessions following the governor’s veto of a similar measure earlier this year, Gov. . . .

Federal officials are calling marijuana a “deadly” drug-touting their efforts to seize it and other illegal substances-while also warning that possessing cannabis, even for medical use, carries “serious consequences.” As President Donald Trump considers a cannabis rescheduling proposal-and after he posted a video on the health benefits of CBD-the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are sending a conflicting message about cannabis. In a press release about an August “surge” in drug seizures that was sent out on Tuesday, DHS said that . . .

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Three months into a major marijuana tax hike in California, a new law putting a pause on the increase has officially taken effect. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed the tax relief legislation from Assemblymember Matt Haney (D) late last month. Now, as of Wednesday, consumers will not be paying the increased excise tax-at least until October 2028. “We’re rolling back this cannabis tax hike so the legal market can continue to grow, consumers can access safe products, and our local communities see the benefits,” Newsom said at the time of the bill signing. Haney said that “California’s . . .

“Raising taxes on adult-use cannabis products will escalate prices out of reach for many consumers. It will also hurt state-licensed businesses and their employees because it will increase their costs and reduce their customer base.” The post Michigan: Advocates Push Back Against Proposed Marijuana Tax Hike appeared first on NORML.

Bicameral legislation introduced in Wisconsin this week by some of the state’s top Republican lawmakers seeks to legalize medical cannabis, WISN reports. The proposal, sponsored by Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R), State Sen. Patrick Testin (R), and State Rep. Patrick Snyder (R), would allow for the licensed cultivation, processing, testing, and retail of medical cannabis products. Patients would require a doctor’s diagnosis to register with the new Office of Medical Cannabis Regulation; qualifying conditions would include cancer, PTSD, chronic pain, and other debilitating conditions. . . .

Cannabuzz, a Lexington, Kentucky-based manufacturer of hemp-infused beverage products, has joined the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), one of the nation’s top alcohol industry trade groups. Cannabuzz’s CEO and Founder, Annie Rouse, stated that the move will position the company to help grow the adult-use hemp beverage sector. “We’re proud to be the first THC brand to join WSWA’s THC beverage category. We look forward to collaborating with the organization and providing our industry expertise to help grow a safe and accessible market.” – Rouse, in a press release The . . .

“Our industry is not their piggy bank. Our wallets are not their budget overruns.” By Ben Solis, Michigan Advance The proposed new wholesale tax on marijuana products to fund road repairs in the next state budget and years down the road is much too high and would result in job losses for a booming Michigan cannabis industry, advocates and lawmakers said Tuesday as they rallied for a lower tax rate. At least two Democratic lawmakers who attended the rally-state Reps. Donavan McKinney of Detroit and Mike McFall of Hazel Park-also signaled that they were working behind the scenes to get . . .

Canada’s cannabis industry continues to expand, creating new career opportunities nationwide. In this October 2025 job roundup, we’ve found openings in retail, cultivation, production, marketing,… The post Cannabis Jobs Update – October 2025 appeared first on StratCann.

On October 8th, voters of Caye Caulker will make history as they head to the polls for Belize’s first-ever community cannabis referendum. This grassroots initiative, spearheaded by the “Legalize It Caye Caulker” campaign led by village councilor Ilya Rosado, asks voters whether the Government of Belize should establish a regulated, taxable cannabis industry on the island. The referendum comes after an impressive community mobilization effort that gathered 365 signatures to trigger the vote (more than the 25% of registered electors required). For this small island community, the stakes . . .

“The integrity of a lawful election is being stolen by self-righteous politicians who beat their chests, trumpeting election integrity while quietly using you as a commission to undermine it.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Supporters have questioned for months whether the voter-authorized Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission would meet its October 1 deadline to grant its first licenses. The answer is no: The commission will miss that deadline by at least one week, in the wake of two resignations sought and received by Gov. Jim Pillen (R) of liquor regulators who jointly served on the . . .

Massachusetts lawmakers have approved a bill to establish a pilot program for the regulated therapeutic use of psychedelics. And two committees have separately held hearings to discuss additional psilocybin-related measures. Less than two weeks after advancing out of the legislature’s Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing, the pilot program legislation from Sen. Cindy Friedman (D) moved through the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing on Tuesday with a “do pass” recommendation. The bill, S.1400, is light on specifics, leaving many details of the pilot . . .

The cannabis company drew $50 million to retire $50 million of its existing senior secured credit facility, with $25 million left for strategic initiatives.

Verano Secures US $75,000,000 Revolving Credit Facility Company draws US $50,000,000 to retire US $50,000,000 of its existing senior secured credit facility CHICAGO, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced the closing of a credit agreement agented [ . . . ]