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In an MJBiz interview, California’s new top regulator described his goal as slow and steady growth of the legal market. Clint Kellum, who came to the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) in 2025, was previously chief deputy executive of the state Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, said that if half that cannabis Californians used came from the licensed market it would grow sales by $1B or 25%. California’s legal market remains the . . . Log in or become a WeedWeek Member to read this article. The post Newsbrief: New Calif. regular seeks steady growth of legal market appeared first . . .

“The thing that bothers me the most is they applied it retroactively, not prospectively. They upended 115 years of work by the people of the state of Arkansas on these initiatives.” By Antoinette Grajeda, Arkansas Advocate Emily Williams struggled to find medication that alleviated chemotherapy side effects like nausea and loss of appetite following her 2010 cancer diagnosis. Eventually, she tried marijuana and it provided relief. “I was just grateful,” she said. “I just felt grateful.” The experience prompted the Fayetteville retiree to advocate for a citizen-led constitutional amendment . . .

“We are trying to make sure that we establish-like we did with alcohol-a taboo. It’s wrong. It has to stop.” By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix Citing statistics showing that impaired drivers contribute to more than 30 percent of fatalities on Florida roads, Jacksonville Republican Rep. Dean Black introduced legislation Thursday that would ban medical marijuana patients from possessing open containers of cannabis. The prohibition would apply if they were driving or a passenger in a vehicle, with the penalty being the loss of their medical marijuana card after committing a third such . . .

StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending February 7, 2026. The post Week in Weed – February 7, 2026 appeared first on StratCann.

When you enter a dispensary in search of a specific strain, sleepy-time gummy, or vape pen, you’re usually on an in-and-out mission. Any accessories you walk out the door with are typically last-minute, impulse purchases. Costing around $5, $10 or $15, the price point is low enough that consumers are comfortable making a quick decision. With enough foot traffic, those small purchases can add up quickly for operators. So, why aren’t more dispensaries spending time ensuring they carry the right accessories and that they aren’t running out? Whatever the reason, Luv Buds Founder and CEO Brett . . .

The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) is reviewing all Jersey Strong /Mollitiam cannabis flower and oil-derived products currently on dispensary shelves due to technical issues. Every single one of their products was pulled and is being reviewed. They have restored some products after reviewing them. This has been a problem for every brand that used [ . . . ] Source: Jersey Strong Mollitiam Cannabis Products Face Dispensary Sale Issues from Heady NJ

Alberta cannabis producers are asking for a hand up, not a hand-out. The post Alberta cannabis growers call for tax revenue reinvestment, regulatory reform appeared first on StratCann.

Leafly Picks editors selected the best weed products for Valentine’s Day 2026 to help you infuse the holiday with canna-friendly romance. The post The best weed products for Valentine’s Day 2026 appeared first on Leafly.

Pennsylvania House Democratic lawmakers are calling on the GOP-controlled Senate to come to the table and pass a bill to legalize marijuana, as proposed by the governor once again as part of his budget latest request. At a press conference on Wednesday, three Democratic members of the House who have championed adult-use legalization stressed the need to move on reform, laying blame for inaction on the Senate where even supporters of the policy change have so far been unable to deliver on the issue. Reps. Rick Krajewski (D) and Dan Frankel (D), who sponsored a bill to legalize with state-run . . .

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is scheduled to appear before a key House committee next week-and advocates are holding out hope that lawmakers will press her to provide an update on the Justice Department’s progress in fulfilling President Donald Trump’s executive order to finalize the pending federal marijuana rescheduling process. It’s been nearly two months since the president instructed Bondi to complete the process of moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Ac (CSA). The attorney general hasn’t publicly commented on the directive, however, and DOJ . . .

The first government-run marijuana retailer in Minnesota has officially opened its doors, marking another milestone in the state’s adult-use cannabis program. The city of Anoka announced last week that it had completed constructions of the facility. Now the shop is operational, with a “historic” soft launch on Thursday, Mayor Erik Skogquist said. “Our residents want safe, vibrant and well maintained communities, while keeping taxes as low as practicable,” he said. “The Anoka Cannabis Company allows the city of Anoka to do just that.” While lawmakers outside of Minnesota have previously . . .

“These findings reinforce the reality that regulated markets more successfully keep cannabis out of the hands of young people and out of school settings than does prohibition.” The post Study: Fewer Cannabis-Related School Disciplinary Incidents Following Legalization appeared first on NORML.

The citizen-led ballot proposal to end adult-use cannabis sales and home grows in Maine has failed to qualify for this year’s ballot, the Portland Press Herald reports. The Mainers for a Safe and Healthy Future campaign needed to submit at least 67,682 signatures by Monday to qualify, and the secretary of state’s office said Wednesday it had not received the signatures by the deadline. The proposal sought to end Maine’s regulated adult-use cannabis industry and home growing provisions, but leave the possession reforms and the state’s medical cannabis industry intact. Financial reports from . . .

The Smart & Safe Florida campaign’s future is looking dire after the state Supreme Court decided not to hear oral arguments in its case, the Daily Business Review reports. Attorney General James Uthmeier said the campaign, which aims to put an adult-use cannabis legalization amendment on the 2026 ballot, was about 100,000 signatures short of the required 880,062 signatures as of the February 1 deadline, and requested that the Supreme Court drop its Thursday hearing to consider the ballot text. On Wednesday, the justices voted 6-1 to cancel oral arguments in the case, which is a mandatory step . . .

Canopy Growth Corporation reported $90.4 million in revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 2026), gross margin of $​​54.1 million, a net… The post Canopy’s domestic sales increase in Q3 2026 while international sales decline appeared first on StratCann.

Real estate developer and Hudson Regional Hospital (HRH) owner Yan Moshe was approved by the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) to open a cannabis cultivation facility in the old Channel 9 building in Secaucus in North Jersey. HRH Operations Director Dr. Nazar Burak applied on their behalf. HRH Board member Adam Alonoso, who worked for former [ . . . ] Source: NJ Sports Authority OKs Hospital Owner’s Cannabis Grow in TV Station in Secaucus from Heady NJ

Last month, we hosted a webinar on federal cannabis law and policy in 2026. While things are not where we’d like them to be, it’s amazing to consider everything that has happened over the years. From a lawyering perspective, it’s almost unbelievable. I have worked as a business lawyer in the cannabis industry for over 15 years. It’s been a long, strange trip as the poet said. And I’m grateful for it. Below is a long-form piece on how it all went down. 2011 I was a second-year lawyer at a business firm downtown when a medical marijuana dispensary owner came through our office. (Back then, . . .

Virginia lawmakers have approved a bill to allow qualifying patients to access medical marijuana in hospitals-but only after the federal government finalizes a pending proposal to reschedule cannabis. The Senate Education and Health Committee voted 14-0 on Thursday to advance the legislation from Sen. Barbara Favola (D), days after it advanced through a subcommittee. The legislation would build upon existing state law protecting health professionals at hospices and nursing facilities that assist terminally ill patients in utilizing medical cannabis treatment. Those protections would be . . .

In about nine months, federal hemp laws are scheduled to significantly change in a way that industry stakeholders say would effectively upend the market by re-criminalizing most consumable cannabinoid products. But in the interim, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing a deadline next week to help inform future hemp policy. As part of appropriations legislation that President Donald Trump signed last year, many hemp products that were legalized during his first term in office under the 2018 Farm Bill will be prohibited once again starting in November. The spending measure included . . .

Regardless of how healthy, paraben-free and chemically mindful a hair care line is, I still want to feel indulgent and luxuriated. The shower is my time to check out, and it’s why I have a luxury product for every body part (feet, body, face and hair). And Giovanni Cosmetics’ vegan, cruelty-free, clean and color-safe Hemp Hydrating line delivers all the oohs and ahhs we all yearn for. Company founder Giovanni Guidotti had a hunch and it’s paid off in spades. Not only does the Hemp Hydrating Shampoo gently cleanse, but it also strengthens the strands and calms the scalp; it feels good, smells . . .

President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the attorney general to finalize the marijuana rescheduling process is overwhelmingly popular among cannabis consumers, according to a new poll. The survey from the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD asked people who use marijuana to share their perspective on the order, which was signed in December but has yet to be followed through on by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The pending plan would move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). About 83 percent of respondents said they support the order, . . .

Country music legend Willie Nelson has been channelling his passion for the cannabis plant into a booming business venture. Across the United States, his hemp-derived THC drinks “Willie’s Remedy+” have been selling like hot cakes. More than 400,000 bottles have been purchased since the drink line launched in partnership with JuneShine Brands in March of 2025, making it one of the top selling cannabinoid beverages in the country. Now, with a projected inaugural run rate of US$80 million, Nelson just announced that his company has raised US$15 million to help expand the brand’s reach even . . .

THE BIG IDEA Happy Friday all, Today’s main piece is more of an analysis than usual. But it highlights something I think will be important as the cannabiz begins to face significant repeal efforts: Repeal is less about access to weed than it is about industry assimilation. Questions like ‘Is it a good neighbor? And ‘Is it paying taxes?’ are going to matter. In a conservative state like Oklahoma, where state officials say a criminal element has intertwined with the legal market, the cannabiz could be in trouble. I hope you find it valuable, Alex Send tips, press releases, concerns, feedback . . .

Image: Freepik Cannabis businesses operate in a crowded, regulated marketplace where attention is scarce and loyalty is earned slowly. For owners and operators, the challenge isn’t just getting noticed-it’s staying interesting without drifting off-brand or running afoul of platform rules. Creativity, when used with intent, becomes the lever that keeps marketing relevant and relationships durable. [ . . . ] The post Creative Momentum: Keeping Cannabis Marketing Fresh Without Losing Focus appeared first on The Leaf Online.

Kentucky’s governor is calling on lawmakers to let more patients legally access medical marijuana, and he’s announcing that cannabis gummies are now available for purchase in the state’s licensed dispensaries. Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said at a briefing on Thursday that his administration sent a letter urging legislative leadership to pass a bill adding ALS, Parkinson’s disease, Crohn’s disease, sickle cell anemia, fibromyalgia, glaucoma, terminal illnesses and other maladies as medical cannabis qualifying conditions. “In most other states that have a medical marijuana program, these are . . .