What else is happening:
- A group of state regulators sent their policy priorities to Congress.
MJBiz - A key Senate committee advanced a new version of New Jersey’s REC bill, which has been in limbo.
Marijuana Moment - Tobacco giant Altria remains bullish on cannabis and its investment in Canadian player Cronos Group. (Paywall)
Cannabis Wire - The maker of Lucky Strike cigarettes is canna-curious, particularly about CBD.
CNBC - Canix, an enterprise software start-up with a blue-chip team, raised $2.5M. (Paywall)
Business Insider - Lawmakers might limit product potency in the hot Florida MED market.
Orlando Sentinel - There’s a land rush on in states that legalized in November. (Paywall)
WSJ - A report projects the global cannabis industry will grow to $90.4B — $90.4B!!! — by 2026.
- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) said fixing the state’s equity license lottery is a “key priority.“
Chicago Sun-Times - A growing number of edibles cater to special dietary requirements.
L.A. Times - Former WeedWeek California editor Donnell Alexander learned the paparazzi who stalked Britney Spears have no regrets.
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