Yet another sign of distress in the legal cannabis market of California has surfaced, as Santa Barbara County reported that marijuana tax revenues have again fallen short, as four dispensaries that had planned to open this year have not yet launched. The southern California county, which is one of the …
Missouri picks 57 new cannabis license winners via lottery
Missouri cannabis regulators have chosen the winners of 57 new marijuana microbusiness permits through a lottery conducted this week, all of whom must now be reviewed to ensure they’re eligible for the licenses. The winners were picked from a pool of more than 2,000 entrepreneurs who submitted applications for the …
Cannabis Media Council publishes 2024 advertising guidelines report
The Cannabis Media Council just released its 2024 report titled “Full Spectrum: Guidelines for Responsible Cannabis Advertising,” and it’s chock full of great advice for people in the cannabis industry trying to navigate the complicated landscape for cannabis advertising and marketing. One of the key findings in the report is …
Green Thumb’s pursuit of Sam Adams brewer goes beyond beer and cannabis
This story was republished with permission from Crain’s Chicago and written by John Pletz. Green Thumb Industries’ courtship of Sam Adams brewer Boston Beer Co. may have as much to do with the Chicago-based cannabis company’s interest U.S. investors as its taste for beer. After reports that Boston Beer might be in talks …