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EXCLUSIVE: 'Poking The Bear' As Florida's Contentious Cannabis Legalization Vote Looms
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 7:08pm | 612Rosie Mattio, founder and CEO of Mattio Communications, and Jason Erkes, chief communications officer at Cresco Labs (OTC:CRLBF), both agreed that throughout their many years in public affairs and communications, they'd never seen anything quite like Florida's cannabis legalization campaign in...
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'No Companies Will Invest': How California's Hemp Rules Could Hurt Cannabis Businesses
Monday, September 30, 2024 - 9:49am | 691California's hemp industry is facing a potential shakeup as Governor Gavin Newsom moves forward with emergency rules that would impose strict limits on hemp products. The proposed regulations, driven by concerns over public safety and pressure from the regulated cannabis market, have sparked...
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'Medical Marijuana is Still Critical': Balancing Act Between Recreational, Medicinal Markets
Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 1:40pm | 577As cannabis reform continues to make strides in the U.S. and globally, the role of medical marijuana remains a critical issue in policy discussions. Despite its foundational place in the cannabis movement, medical marijuana has often taken a backseat to adult-use legalization efforts. Bryna Dahlin...
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EXCLUSIVE: Why Professionals With Mainstream Experience Are Crucial In The Cannabis Industry
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 7:51pm | 831For the cannabis industry to continue to evolve and establish itself in the mainstream market, employing professionals with mainstream industry experience is vital, according to industry experts gathered at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. The sector may have its unique characteristics and...