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March 31, 2026
Meet the 2026 Best Cannabis Companies to Work For
For the seventh consecutive year, Cannabis Business Times presents the 'Best Cannabis Companies to Work For' rankings, which recognizes companies that go above and beyond to prioritize employees and create great places to work.
Author:
Jolene Hansen
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
March 31, 2026
Idaho Senate Passes Resolution Attempting to Keep Medical Cannabis Legalization Off Ballot
The state Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 127 via a voice vote on March 30, urging voters not to sign Boise-based Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho’s (NMAI) legalization petition, the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
March 31, 2026
Cannabis industry files new legal challenge to Michigan's marijuana wholesale tax
Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry has filed a second lawsuit that challenges the state’s wholesale cannabis tax that took effect in January. The industry group argues the new 24% wholesale tax
Author:
Rick Pluta
Source:
WEMU 89.1 Michigan News
March 31, 2026
Drug Opposition Groups Sue Medicare Over New Marijuana Benefit
A coalition of health advocacy organizations is suing the Trump administration over its rollout of a program allowing doctors to distribute marijuana products to Medicare Advantage patients.
Author:
Ganny Belloni
Source:
Bloomberg Laws
March 31, 2026
CannMed 26 Celebrates 10th Anniversary Amid Industry Uncertainty
Collaboration Summit will again convene the world’s leading cannabis scientists, physicians, regulators, and industry leaders at Lake Tahoe, June 15–18, 2026
Author:
Sam Hindmarsh
Source:
The National Law Review
March 31, 2026
Marijuana Farmer Turned Digital Sports Name Soars 922% In March
Urban-gro (UGRO) and Flash Sports & Media completed their merger on Feb. 17. Urban-gro specializes in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) supplies often used in vertical farming and for growing cannabis.
Author:
Paolo Confino
Source:
Investor's Business Daily
March 30, 2026
Last Week asin Weed Insights into the biggest stories we're following.
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last Week In Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.
Author:
Hannah Eko
Source:
Canna Tech Today
March 30, 2026
New rules, regulations for THC in Texas take effect March 31
New rules and regulations for THC in Texas take effect on Tuesday, March 31, following a ban on THC vapes that went into effect in September. Under the new rules, hemp-infused edibles, gummies, and beverages will remain legal, but will face stricter testing and packaging requirements.
Author:
Katie Pratt
Source:
Fox 7 Austin
March 29, 2026
Five years after legalization state’s cannabis industry shows rapid growth
Nearly five years after New York legalized adult-use cannabis, state officials say the industry is delivering on its promise of economic growth, social equity, and public safety.
Author:
Staff
Source:
Mid Hudson News
March 27, 2026
MS Governor vetoes “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act” over allowance for out-of-state residents
he measure also would have allowed out-of-state residents or those who have been within the state for less than 45 days to obtain a Mississippi medical cannabis card from a licensed Mississippi medical provider. That provision of the bill is what Governor Reeves cited as a reason for his veto.
Author:
Jeremy Pittari
Source:
Magnolia Tribune
March 31, 2026
Meet the 2026 Best Cannabis Companies to Work For
For the seventh consecutive year, Cannabis Business Times presents the 'Best Cannabis Companies to Work For' rankings, which recognizes companies that go above and beyond to prioritize employees and create great places to work.
Author:
Jolene Hansen
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
March 31, 2026
Idaho Senate Passes Resolution Attempting to Keep Medical Cannabis Legalization Off Ballot
The state Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 127 via a voice vote on March 30, urging voters not to sign Boise-based Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho’s (NMAI) legalization petition, the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
March 31, 2026
Cannabis industry files new legal challenge to Michigan's marijuana wholesale tax
Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry has filed a second lawsuit that challenges the state’s wholesale cannabis tax that took effect in January. The industry group argues the new 24% wholesale tax
Author:
Rick Pluta
Source:
WEMU 89.1 Michigan News
March 31, 2026
Drug Opposition Groups Sue Medicare Over New Marijuana Benefit
A coalition of health advocacy organizations is suing the Trump administration over its rollout of a program allowing doctors to distribute marijuana products to Medicare Advantage patients.
Author:
Ganny Belloni
Source:
Bloomberg Laws
March 31, 2026
CannMed 26 Celebrates 10th Anniversary Amid Industry Uncertainty
Collaboration Summit will again convene the world’s leading cannabis scientists, physicians, regulators, and industry leaders at Lake Tahoe, June 15–18, 2026
Author:
Sam Hindmarsh
Source:
The National Law Review
March 31, 2026
Marijuana Farmer Turned Digital Sports Name Soars 922% In March
Urban-gro (UGRO) and Flash Sports & Media completed their merger on Feb. 17. Urban-gro specializes in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) supplies often used in vertical farming and for growing cannabis.
Author:
Paolo Confino
Source:
Investor's Business Daily
March 30, 2026
Last Week asin Weed Insights into the biggest stories we're following.
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last Week In Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.
Author:
Hannah Eko
Source:
Canna Tech Today
March 30, 2026
New rules, regulations for THC in Texas take effect March 31
New rules and regulations for THC in Texas take effect on Tuesday, March 31, following a ban on THC vapes that went into effect in September. Under the new rules, hemp-infused edibles, gummies, and beverages will remain legal, but will face stricter testing and packaging requirements.
Author:
Katie Pratt
Source:
Fox 7 Austin
March 29, 2026
Five years after legalization state’s cannabis industry shows rapid growth
Nearly five years after New York legalized adult-use cannabis, state officials say the industry is delivering on its promise of economic growth, social equity, and public safety.
Author:
Staff
Source:
Mid Hudson News
March 27, 2026
MS Governor vetoes “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act” over allowance for out-of-state residents
he measure also would have allowed out-of-state residents or those who have been within the state for less than 45 days to obtain a Mississippi medical cannabis card from a licensed Mississippi medical provider. That provision of the bill is what Governor Reeves cited as a reason for his veto.
Author:
Jeremy Pittari
Source:
Magnolia Tribune
March 31, 2026
Meet the 2026 Best Cannabis Companies to Work For
For the seventh consecutive year, Cannabis Business Times presents the 'Best Cannabis Companies to Work For' rankings, which recognizes companies that go above and beyond to prioritize employees and create great places to work.
Author:
Jolene Hansen
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
March 31, 2026
Idaho Senate Passes Resolution Attempting to Keep Medical Cannabis Legalization Off Ballot
The state Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 127 via a voice vote on March 30, urging voters not to sign Boise-based Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho’s (NMAI) legalization petition, the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
March 31, 2026
Cannabis industry files new legal challenge to Michigan's marijuana wholesale tax
Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry has filed a second lawsuit that challenges the state’s wholesale cannabis tax that took effect in January. The industry group argues the new 24% wholesale tax
Author:
Rick Pluta
Source:
WEMU 89.1 Michigan News
March 31, 2026
Drug Opposition Groups Sue Medicare Over New Marijuana Benefit
A coalition of health advocacy organizations is suing the Trump administration over its rollout of a program allowing doctors to distribute marijuana products to Medicare Advantage patients.
Author:
Ganny Belloni
Source:
Bloomberg Laws
March 31, 2026
CannMed 26 Celebrates 10th Anniversary Amid Industry Uncertainty
Collaboration Summit will again convene the world’s leading cannabis scientists, physicians, regulators, and industry leaders at Lake Tahoe, June 15–18, 2026
Author:
Sam Hindmarsh
Source:
The National Law Review
March 31, 2026
Marijuana Farmer Turned Digital Sports Name Soars 922% In March
Urban-gro (UGRO) and Flash Sports & Media completed their merger on Feb. 17. Urban-gro specializes in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) supplies often used in vertical farming and for growing cannabis.
Author:
Paolo Confino
Source:
Investor's Business Daily
March 30, 2026
Last Week asin Weed Insights into the biggest stories we're following.
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last Week In Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.
Author:
Hannah Eko
Source:
Canna Tech Today
March 30, 2026
New rules, regulations for THC in Texas take effect March 31
New rules and regulations for THC in Texas take effect on Tuesday, March 31, following a ban on THC vapes that went into effect in September. Under the new rules, hemp-infused edibles, gummies, and beverages will remain legal, but will face stricter testing and packaging requirements.
Author:
Katie Pratt
Source:
Fox 7 Austin
March 29, 2026
Five years after legalization state’s cannabis industry shows rapid growth
Nearly five years after New York legalized adult-use cannabis, state officials say the industry is delivering on its promise of economic growth, social equity, and public safety.
Author:
Staff
Source:
Mid Hudson News
March 27, 2026
MS Governor vetoes “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act” over allowance for out-of-state residents
he measure also would have allowed out-of-state residents or those who have been within the state for less than 45 days to obtain a Mississippi medical cannabis card from a licensed Mississippi medical provider. That provision of the bill is what Governor Reeves cited as a reason for his veto.
Author:
Jeremy Pittari
Source:
Magnolia Tribune
March 31, 2026
Meet the 2026 Best Cannabis Companies to Work For
For the seventh consecutive year, Cannabis Business Times presents the 'Best Cannabis Companies to Work For' rankings, which recognizes companies that go above and beyond to prioritize employees and create great places to work.
Author:
Jolene Hansen
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
March 31, 2026
Idaho Senate Passes Resolution Attempting to Keep Medical Cannabis Legalization Off Ballot
The state Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 127 via a voice vote on March 30, urging voters not to sign Boise-based Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho’s (NMAI) legalization petition, the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
March 31, 2026
Cannabis industry files new legal challenge to Michigan's marijuana wholesale tax
Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry has filed a second lawsuit that challenges the state’s wholesale cannabis tax that took effect in January. The industry group argues the new 24% wholesale tax
Author:
Rick Pluta
Source:
WEMU 89.1 Michigan News
March 31, 2026
Drug Opposition Groups Sue Medicare Over New Marijuana Benefit
A coalition of health advocacy organizations is suing the Trump administration over its rollout of a program allowing doctors to distribute marijuana products to Medicare Advantage patients.
Author:
Ganny Belloni
Source:
Bloomberg Laws
March 31, 2026
CannMed 26 Celebrates 10th Anniversary Amid Industry Uncertainty
Collaboration Summit will again convene the world’s leading cannabis scientists, physicians, regulators, and industry leaders at Lake Tahoe, June 15–18, 2026
Author:
Sam Hindmarsh
Source:
The National Law Review
March 31, 2026
Marijuana Farmer Turned Digital Sports Name Soars 922% In March
Urban-gro (UGRO) and Flash Sports & Media completed their merger on Feb. 17. Urban-gro specializes in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) supplies often used in vertical farming and for growing cannabis.
Author:
Paolo Confino
Source:
Investor's Business Daily
March 30, 2026
Last Week asin Weed Insights into the biggest stories we're following.
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last Week In Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.
Author:
Hannah Eko
Source:
Canna Tech Today
March 30, 2026
New rules, regulations for THC in Texas take effect March 31
New rules and regulations for THC in Texas take effect on Tuesday, March 31, following a ban on THC vapes that went into effect in September. Under the new rules, hemp-infused edibles, gummies, and beverages will remain legal, but will face stricter testing and packaging requirements.
Author:
Katie Pratt
Source:
Fox 7 Austin
March 29, 2026
Five years after legalization state’s cannabis industry shows rapid growth
Nearly five years after New York legalized adult-use cannabis, state officials say the industry is delivering on its promise of economic growth, social equity, and public safety.
Author:
Staff
Source:
Mid Hudson News
March 27, 2026
MS Governor vetoes “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act” over allowance for out-of-state residents
he measure also would have allowed out-of-state residents or those who have been within the state for less than 45 days to obtain a Mississippi medical cannabis card from a licensed Mississippi medical provider. That provision of the bill is what Governor Reeves cited as a reason for his veto.
Author:
Jeremy Pittari
Source:
Magnolia Tribune
March 31, 2026
Meet the 2026 Best Cannabis Companies to Work For
For the seventh consecutive year, Cannabis Business Times presents the 'Best Cannabis Companies to Work For' rankings, which recognizes companies that go above and beyond to prioritize employees and create great places to work.
Author:
Jolene Hansen
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
March 31, 2026
Idaho Senate Passes Resolution Attempting to Keep Medical Cannabis Legalization Off Ballot
The state Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 127 via a voice vote on March 30, urging voters not to sign Boise-based Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho’s (NMAI) legalization petition, the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
March 31, 2026
Cannabis industry files new legal challenge to Michigan's marijuana wholesale tax
Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry has filed a second lawsuit that challenges the state’s wholesale cannabis tax that took effect in January. The industry group argues the new 24% wholesale tax
Author:
Rick Pluta
Source:
WEMU 89.1 Michigan News
March 31, 2026
Drug Opposition Groups Sue Medicare Over New Marijuana Benefit
A coalition of health advocacy organizations is suing the Trump administration over its rollout of a program allowing doctors to distribute marijuana products to Medicare Advantage patients.
Author:
Ganny Belloni
Source:
Bloomberg Laws
March 31, 2026
CannMed 26 Celebrates 10th Anniversary Amid Industry Uncertainty
Collaboration Summit will again convene the world’s leading cannabis scientists, physicians, regulators, and industry leaders at Lake Tahoe, June 15–18, 2026
Author:
Sam Hindmarsh
Source:
The National Law Review
March 31, 2026
Marijuana Farmer Turned Digital Sports Name Soars 922% In March
Urban-gro (UGRO) and Flash Sports & Media completed their merger on Feb. 17. Urban-gro specializes in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) supplies often used in vertical farming and for growing cannabis.
Author:
Paolo Confino
Source:
Investor's Business Daily
March 30, 2026
Last Week asin Weed Insights into the biggest stories we're following.
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last Week In Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.
Author:
Hannah Eko
Source:
Canna Tech Today
March 30, 2026
New rules, regulations for THC in Texas take effect March 31
New rules and regulations for THC in Texas take effect on Tuesday, March 31, following a ban on THC vapes that went into effect in September. Under the new rules, hemp-infused edibles, gummies, and beverages will remain legal, but will face stricter testing and packaging requirements.
Author:
Katie Pratt
Source:
Fox 7 Austin
March 29, 2026
Five years after legalization state’s cannabis industry shows rapid growth
Nearly five years after New York legalized adult-use cannabis, state officials say the industry is delivering on its promise of economic growth, social equity, and public safety.
Author:
Staff
Source:
Mid Hudson News
March 27, 2026
MS Governor vetoes “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act” over allowance for out-of-state residents
he measure also would have allowed out-of-state residents or those who have been within the state for less than 45 days to obtain a Mississippi medical cannabis card from a licensed Mississippi medical provider. That provision of the bill is what Governor Reeves cited as a reason for his veto.
Author:
Jeremy Pittari
Source:
Magnolia Tribune
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