Restrictive cannabis licensing and vertical integration are creating barriers for independent businesses while major corporations consolidate control of legal cannabis markets.

Twelve Greenlight employees allege retaliation after union organizing efforts in Springfield, while Joplin workers vote 18-2 to unionize.

Foty Law Group raises concerns over unpaid time spent in mandatory security screenings at Green Thumb Industries locations, an issue that could affect current and former cannabis workers.

Illinois medical cannabis patients can now track their remaining allotment and review 30 days of purchase history through the state registry. A long-overdue improvement for patient transparency and access.

Federal campaign finance records connect major cannabis operators to millions in political fundraising through American Rights and Reform PAC, including contributions to MAGA Inc. Here’s what consumers should know before deciding which cannabis brands to support.

Illinois medical cannabis tax revenue has fallen as adult use dispensaries outnumber dedicated medical locations, leaving patients facing accessibility barriers and potentially avoidable taxes.

After nearly a year of sold-out Baked Bingo events, a peaceful resignation led to a cease and desist banning one Couch Lock’d owner from three properties.

Illinois is considering legalizing outdoor cannabis cultivation, potentially lowering costs for craft growers. However, strict testing requirements could threaten crop yields and profitability.

A New Jersey cannabis retailer is challenging the state’s labor peace agreement requirement in federal court as Curaleaf and Verano pursue similar legal battles.

A new $3.7 million NIH funded study is examining mold, allergens and respiratory hazards facing cannabis workers, raising questions about workplace safety and worker health.

Illinois has some of the strictest cannabis testing requirements in the country, but the Mag Landrace controversy shows how consumers can still be left unaware when potentially contaminated products reach dispensaries.

Illinois cannabis dispensaries rejected 99.6% of underage purchase attempts during fiscal year 2026, according to the state’s latest annual cannabis report.

Georgia regulators approved new medical cannabis delivery rules that could allow patients to receive cannabis through USPS and major private carriers, though carrier participation remains uncertain.

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A federal appeals court overturned a $31.8 million judgment against Curaleaf subsidiaries after ruling that a Michigan cannabis contract was unenforceable under federal law. The case highlights the continuing conflict between state legalization and federal cannabis prohibition.