Green Thumb's Cash Discipline Sets a Standard for Cannabis Operators
Cannabis investors have spent five years learning a hard lesson: top-line growth doesn't mean much if a company can't turn that revenue into cash. Dozens of multi-state operators scaled aggressively,
Nigeria Customs Seizure Exposes Cannabis Trafficking Through Port Cargo
A single flagged container at Tincan Island Port has surfaced two distinct enforcement stories at once: an arms-smuggling attempt built around knocked-down firearm components, and a cannabis-infused
Wood River Dispensary Opens After Long Licensing and Buildout Process
The Cannaisseur Dispensary will open its doors at 40 E. Ferguson Ave. in downtown Wood River, Illinois, on Friday, August 7, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 3:30 p.m. followed
Nebraska's Medical Cannabis Program Exists on Paper, Not on Shelves
Nebraska voters approved limited medical cannabis in November 2024, but nearly two years later, there's still no operational, state-licensed dispensary anywhere in the state, including Omaha. The
Medical Marijuana Bans for Parolees Clash With State Legalization Laws
Roughly four million adults live under probation or parole supervision in the United States, a population nearly double the number held in jails and prisons combined. Many carry chronic health
Vireo Growth Absorbs Cannabist Assets in Bankruptcy Deal
A small multi-state operator is about to become a much bigger one. Vireo Growth Inc. has agreed to acquire cultivation, manufacturing, and retail assets from subsidiaries of The Cannabist Co.,
States Push Medical Cannabis and Psychedelic Therapy Into First Responder PTSD Policy
A wave of state legislation in 2025 is expanding how first responders can seek treatment for post-traumatic stress, moving beyond standard clinical options to include medical cannabis protections and
Henrico County Mobilizes Multi-Agency Relief After Darby House Fire Displaces Dozens
More than 60 residents displaced by the July 4 Darby House fire in Henrico County, Virginia, are now housed in four extended-stay hotels, as a coordinated response involving county government, the
Washington Cannabis Sales Slide 21% as Tax Burden and Illicit Market Squeeze Licensed Retailers
Washington state's licensed cannabis market generated roughly $1.14 billion in retail sales in 2025 - down slightly from $1.18 billion the year prior, and a full 21% below the $1.4 billion peak
Dutchie Embeds AI Across Dispensary Operations to Drive Revenue and Cut Friction
Dutchie has introduced a suite of four AI-powered products built directly into its existing point-of-sale and e-commerce platforms, aiming to give cannabis retailers automated tools for customer