Cannabis News

Since January, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has seized more than $191 million worth of illegal cannabis across 13 counties, with $70.7 million of that total seized since July alone. In a statement, Gov. Gavin Newsom emphasized the state’s commitment to tackling the illicit cannabis market. “Through the UCETF, California continues the charge […]

In a groundbreaking move for the cannabis industry, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will allow cannabis cafes to serve food, beverages, and host live performances. The legislation, authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D), marks a significant step in the state’s cannabis landscape and will take effect on January 1, 2025. This new

A recent rule published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) introduces additional restrictions on companies providing services to marijuana businesses. Specifically, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has determined that participants in its government loan guarantee program, known as OneRD, cannot receive income from marijuana operations. The new regulation clarifies that lenders are ineligible to

Ohio’s adult-use dispensaries have seen a rapid surge in sales, with over $76.2 million worth of products sold since the market launched in August, according to the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC). In under two months, dispensaries across the state have sold 8,813 pounds of plant material and 1,187,395 units of manufactured products. Sales growth