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Missouri Unveils 48 License Winners From Cannabis Microbusiness Lottery

The state held random drawings to award two dispensary and four wholesale facility licenses from each of eight congressional districts.

Verano Receives Conditional Approval to List on Cboe Canada

Upon the listing, the multistate cannabis operator plans to delist its Class A subordinate voting shares from the Canadian Securities Exchange.

Trulieve President Steps Down, Set to Retire

Steve White, who co-founded Harvest Health, will serve as an adviser for the multistate cannabis operator until the end of the year.

Delta-8 THC Remains Legal in Texas Following Appellate Ruling

The court upheld a temporary injunction that halts the state from scheduling products that contain the hemp derivative.

Canopy Growth Completes Sale of Hershey Drive Facility

The facility was sold to Hershey Canada, Inc. for approximately CAD$53 million.

Showdown in Oregon

New Aspergillus testing requirements prompted pushback from the state’s already precarious cannabis market. Then, a lawsuit led to a temporary halt on testing for the mold and a victory for growers, at least for now.

Georgia Miscounts Cannabis Patient Numbers; Trulieve’s Sixth Dispensary Likely on Hold

The state’s Public Health Department reported 30,000-plus active patients but now says there are only roughly 13,000 for the low-THC oil program.

Harvest of OH Files Explosive Response to Trulieve Lawsuit

The response alleges predatory loans and fraudulent practices.

Michigan’s Former Cannabis Board Chair Sentenced to 4.5 Years in Federal Prison for Bribery, ‘Commercial Sex’

Rick Johnson, also Michigan’s ex-House speaker, accepted more than $110,000 in bribe payments, according to U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Teamsters Local 777 Secures Tentative Agreements at Five Cresco Dispensaries

Ratification votes will be completed for all five locations by the end of next week.

Democratic Task Force Endorses 44 Bills for Inclusion in 2023 Farm Bill

The New Democrat Coalition, a caucus of nearly 100 U.S. House members, put forward a list of bills it hopes to hitch to the must-pass agriculture legislation.

New Poll Reveals Nearly 60% of Ohio Voters Support Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure

The campaign backing the ballot measure released new polling data showing that three in five Ohioans support Issue 2.

Senate Majority Leader Vows to Bring SAFER Banking Act to Floor—And Other Reactions to Bill’s Advancement

The Senate Banking Committee approved the legislation Sept. 27, sending it to the floor, where Sen. Chuck Schumer plans to call a vote “as quickly as possible.”

Curaleaf Moves Toward Potential TSX Uplisting

The multistate cannabis operator announced a CA$16 million underwritten offering of subordinate voting shares.

‘Every Brand Is Up in Arms About This’: Industry Stakeholders Weigh in on California Bill Restricting Cannabis Advertising, Packaging

Growers and brands fear that if signed into law, Assembly Bill 1207 will make it even more difficult for them to exist in an already tumultuous market.

Rounding Up Our Most-Read Articles

Here are Cannabis Business Times' top 10 most-read articles for September 2023.

BioSafe Systems Mourning the Loss of Michael Larose, Member of Company's Founding Family

Mike was committed to fulfilling the legacy of his late father, Rob Larose, through his work and his character.

WATCH NOW: Senate Banking Committee's Markup on SAFER Banking Act

Watch the live video of the 23-member committee's hearing on the cannabis banking bill.

SAFER Banking Act Approved in Committee, Signaling Major Victory for Cannabis Reform

The cannabis banking bill survived its first-ever Senate markup and now moves to a full vote on the floor of the chamber.

Vote Count: How the SAFER Banking Act’s Markup Will Likely Shake Out

Two key Senate Banking Committee members will probably miss the markup hearing, but the revised legislation is poised for approval (maybe).

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