Top Cannabis Stories in 2019

With 2019 wrapped up, we are taking a look back at our most popular stories from the past year. See our top nine cannabis stories below.

1. Medical Marijuana Facility Coming to Marshall, Michigan››
The 800,000-square-foot facility in Marshall will grow and process medical marijuana.

2. GPN to Host Cannabis Conference in Columbus››
The conference featured speakers from Nexus Greenhouses, Grassroots Cannabis, SC Botanicals and Styer’s Horticultural Consulting. Stay tuned for details on the 2020 Cannabis Conference.

3. Marijuana Banking Bill Approved By House Committee››
The bill expands access to banks and other financial services for marijuana businesses.

4. $1B Claim Filed Against California County After Hemp Raid››
Testing on the plants confirmed a THC level above the 0.3% limit, which the Sheriff’s Office said meant the plants could not be considered hemp.

5. Martha Stewart to Partner with Canopy Growth››
The partnership with Canopy Growth, one of the nation’s largest marijuana producers, will develop hemp-derived CBD products.

6. CannTrust to Destroy $65 Million Worth of Inventory››
CannTrust Holdings shared its plan to bring the company into full regulatory compliance after the company’s licenses to produce and sell cannabis were suspended in September.

7. FL University to Offer Cannabis Program››
Next year, students will be able to choose a major in an integrated study with a focus on cannabis studies.

8. US House Approves SAFE Banking Act››
Four financial trade associations issued a letter of support for the bill prior to the vote.

9. Portable Cannabis Tester Now Available››
LightLab can quantify THC content and other cannabinoids in cannabis plants and plant-derived products.