Recent News

Curaleaf announces closing of $500 million private placement of 11.5% senior secured notes due 2029

Missouri House passes “Intoxicating Cannabinoid Control Act” regulating hemp-derived THC products

Audit finds systemic weaknesses in Missouri marijuana program administration

iATRO Wellness brings a new formulation philosophy to Missouri 

Auditor Fitzpatrick finds the state’s marijuana program used a license application and evaluation process that lacked consistency and transparency

Dabstract returns to Missouri: CEO Eli Korer discusses partnership and process

Standard Wellness announces partnership with DABSTRACT to expand premium concentrate offerings in Missouri

Dutchie launches “Round Up the Change,” turning spare change into meaningful impact through cannabis reform partnerships

SWADE Cannabis launches Passport Membership inviting consumers to explore cannabis

Trulieve to open medical cannabis dispensary in Fort Myers, Florida

BUSINESS

Curaleaf announces closing of $500 million private placement of 11.5% senior secured notes due 2029

Curaleaf announces closing of $500 million private placement of 11.5% senior secured notes due 2029

iATRO Wellness brings a new formulation philosophy to Missouri 

iATRO Wellness brings a new formulation philosophy to Missouri 

Dabstract returns to Missouri: CEO Eli Korer discusses partnership and process

Dabstract returns to Missouri: CEO Eli Korer discusses partnership and process

Standard Wellness announces partnership with DABSTRACT to expand premium concentrate offerings in Missouri

Standard Wellness announces partnership with DABSTRACT to expand premium concentrate offerings in Missouri

Dutchie launches “Round Up the Change,” turning spare change into meaningful impact through cannabis reform partnerships

Dutchie launches “Round Up the Change,” turning spare change into meaningful impact through cannabis reform partnerships

SWADE Cannabis launches Passport Membership inviting consumers to explore cannabis

SWADE Cannabis launches Passport Membership inviting consumers to explore cannabis

Policy & Government

Auditor Fitzpatrick finds the state’s marijuana program used a license application and evaluation process that lacked consistency and transparency

Auditor Fitzpatrick finds the state’s marijuana program used a license application and evaluation process that lacked consistency and transparency

Missouri outlines marijuana microbusiness enforcement and operations in 2025 equity report

Missouri outlines marijuana microbusiness enforcement and operations in 2025 equity report

Historic federal cannabis rescheduling will properly recognize cannabis as medicine and will lead to greater research, medical applications and tax parity

Historic federal cannabis rescheduling will properly recognize cannabis as medicine and will lead to greater research, medical applications and tax parity

“I promised to be the president of common sense, and that is exactly what we’re doing.”- Trump signs executive order to reschedule marijuana

“I promised to be the president of common sense, and that is exactly what we’re doing.”- Trump signs executive order to reschedule marijuana

   

Culture

Renewal deadline fast approaching for most Missouri marijuana facility licenses

Renewal deadline fast approaching for most Missouri marijuana facility licenses

Building financial foundations: Todd Hindrichs of Seed to Sale CFO

Building financial foundations: Todd Hindrichs of Seed to Sale CFO

Timeless and Carrots team up for a culture-driven crossover with Carrots OG

Timeless and Carrots team up for a culture-driven crossover with Carrots OG

Brands to Watch: Joy Bombs by Joyibles

Brands to Watch: Joy Bombs by Joyibles

   

Community

Missouri medical marijuana patient applications reach two-year high in December

Missouri medical marijuana patient applications reach two-year high in December

SWADE Cannabis opens “The Church On Delmar,” a first-of-its-kind cannabis friendly event space

SWADE Cannabis opens “The Church On Delmar,” a first-of-its-kind cannabis friendly event space

Shangri-La launches “Fruit for Flower” donation drive at Missouri dispensaries

Shangri-La launches “Fruit for Flower” donation drive at Missouri dispensaries

Best of the Industry

Greenway’s Best of the Industry nominations open for 2026 awards

Greenway’s Best of the Industry nominations open for 2026 awards

Illicit earns multiple awards in Greenway Best of the Industry, named Brand of the Year

Illicit earns multiple awards in Greenway Best of the Industry, named Brand of the Year

Adolphus Busch V named Executive of the Year

Adolphus Busch V named Executive of the Year

STATES

‘A small step’: Committee unanimously advances Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission tweaks

‘A small step’: Committee unanimously advances Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission tweaks

Audit finds systemic weaknesses in Missouri marijuana program administration

Audit finds systemic weaknesses in Missouri marijuana program administration

South Dakota plans shift to digital medical marijuana cards

South Dakota plans shift to digital medical marijuana cards