Canadian producer Cannara has updated its supply arrangement with Curaleaf, extending the partnership's scope to a potential total value of roughly C$34 million across a two-year period.

An industry consultant is urging Missouri's newest cannabis microbusiness license hopefuls to carefully scrutinize contracts before signing, as the state prepares to award roughly 77 licenses from a pool of 888 applicants. The op-ed cautions that understanding when to walk away from an agreement may be the strongest safeguard for emerging entrepreneurs.

New York's legal recreational cannabis market has crossed the $4.1 billion sales threshold since launching in late 2022, according to figures disclosed by the Office of Cannabis Management at a recent Cannabis Control Board meeting.

Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency has stripped GP Holdings LLC, operating as Millie Montana Industries, of 20 medical cultivation licenses following an investigation that uncovered widespread compliance failures at its Clare facility. The enforcement action also includes a $2 million financial penalty against the company.

The 'No on 8: Stop the Repeal Campaign' has released two new advertisements aimed at persuading Massachusetts voters to reject a November ballot measure that would undo the state's recreational cannabis legalization. One of the spots features a former public health commissioner making the case for keeping dispensaries operational.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has introduced supplemental budget legislation that includes a provision allowing military veterans to obtain a state medical cannabis card without a physician's recommendation. The measure aims to reduce barriers that have historically limited veterans' access to medical marijuana programs.

A federally funded UC San Diego study found that roughly one in ten older adults had consumed cannabis within the previous day. Respondents cited both recreational enjoyment and medical purposes as motivations for their use.

A recent Elon University survey found that more than half of North Carolina voters favor legalizing recreational cannabis, with even stronger support—around 75%—for medical cannabis reform. Backing crossed party lines, though Democrats showed significantly higher support than Republicans in both categories.

Pennsylvania Senate Democrats are convening a policy hearing this week to explore updating the state's cannabis laws to allow adult-use sales. The session, organized by the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, signals renewed legislative momentum toward legalization in the commonwealth.

Story Cannabis, an Arizona dispensary chain, has announced it will refuse products certified by Kaycha Labs and Level One Labs following state regulatory citations against both facilities for unreliable test results. The move reflects growing retailer-level pressure on testing integrity within the state's cannabis supply chain.

A group of Rock Hill, Missouri residents has filed a lawsuit against Proper Brands operator New Growth Horizon, alleging that foul odors from the company's cannabis processing facility constitute a nuisance and have caused property damage. The plaintiffs argue the facility's emissions violate private and public nuisance standards as well as negligence laws.

Lawmakers have introduced legislation in Congress aimed at improving insurance options for cannabis companies, which currently face significant coverage limitations due to federal prohibition. The newsletter also highlights veteran advocacy for a psychedelics bill, North Carolina polling on marijuana and hemp reform, and a study on cannabinoid discussions on Reddit.