Maryland regulators will license up to 15 marijuana consumption lounges under legislation signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore, but under some of the strictest rules in the country. Maryland governor approves marijuana consumption lounges but with no smoking is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Predatory investors undermine intent of cannabis social equity in New York is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
BelCosta Labs, a prominent California marijuana testing company, is suing state regulators in a bid to get its suspended license reinstated. California marijuana testing lab sues state to recover suspended license is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Minnesota is launching a $2 million grant program to help farmers succeed in the state’s impending recreational cannabis industry. Minnesota targets farmers growing cannabis in $2 million grant program is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The general lack of sanctioned cannabis festivals – or some other form of civic celebrations other commodities and industries enjoy – is another demonstration of how regulated marijuana still doesn’t enjoy the same official embrace extended to other retail and hospitality sectors. Why cities in regulated marijuana markets still don’t host an official ‘weed week’ is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The yearslong odyssey to license medical cannabis businesses in Alabama will drag on longer after a state judge revoked already-awarded permits and ordered a lengthy process to be restarted again. Court scraps Alabama medical cannabis licensing again is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
An investigation into potential wrongdoing by a former Oregon secretary of state who took a side job with a marijuana company has been closed with no criminal charges filed. No charges filed in wrongdoing probe of ex-Oregon official with marijuana ties is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
In this compilation episode of Highly Enlightened, host Jon Purow hits the road—capturing quick, insightful interviews with leading voices across the cannabis industry. Filmed at MJ Unpacked Missouri 2024, the WomenGrow Leadership Summit 2025, and the Benzinga New Jersey Cannabis Market Spotlight, this lineup showcases perspectives from founders, marketers, security experts, and more. These “One Hitters” may be short, but they pack a punch—perfect for a snapshot of where cannabis is going next. Listen to the episode: Ganjapreneur · Highly Enlightened: One-Hitter Interviews from MJ Unpacked Missouri, WomenGrow Leadership Summit, and Benzinga New Jersey Featured Guests (in order of appearance): 1. Precious Osagie-Erise Founder, Precious Cannabis Co. 📍 Filmed at WomenGrow Leadership Summit 2025 2. Corey Bix Director of Business Development, Silverstar Protection Group 📍 Filmed at MJ Unpacked Missouri 2024 3. Tawnie Scarborough Principal, Fox Foot Inc. 📍 Filmed at WomenGrow Leadership Summit 2025 4. Amna Shamim Director of Content Marketing, The Cannabis Community 📍 Filmed at WomenGrow Leadership Summit 2025 5. Tor Hamer CEO, Green Nexus 📍 Filmed at WomenGrow Leadership Summit 2025 6. Ben Burstein Corporate Development Manager, LeafLink 📍 Filmed at Benzinga New Jersey Cannabis Market Spotlight 7. Sarah Trent Founder & CEO, Valley Wellness NJ 📍 Filmed at Benzinga New Jersey Cannabis Market Spotlight 8. David Zelinger Partner, Canis Major Partners 📍 Filmed at Benzinga New Jersey Cannabis Market Spotlight 9. Bran Noonan CEO, OGeez! 📍 Filmed at Benzinga New Jersey Cannabis Market Spotlight
The adult-use cannabis market in Minnesota could end up mirroring the state’s celebrated craft beer scene. How will Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market shake out? is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
A group of medical professionals who support rescheduling marijuana have dropped a lawsuit against the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration that, among other things, accused the agency of rigging the process against changing the drug’s status under federal law. Doctors who support marijuana rescheduling drop lawsuit against DEA is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
