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Mainstream insurance companies push for cannabis industry access

Like SAFE Banking, the CLAIM Act targets the federal-state conflict that keeps insurers out of cannabis, even after rescheduling.

News September 23
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Canopy enters UK medical cannabis market with distribution deal

Canopy Growth will supply four Canadian-grown flower strains to the UK through GROW Group, extending its European medical cannabis business.

News September 22
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Struggling New York cannabis operators pay workers better than other employers, survey finds

New York cannabis operators are opposed to a proposed law that would recommend a prevailing wage for cannabis workers by the end of 2027.

News September 22
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Virginia cannabis regulators plan license lottery, set cultivation limits

From 350 retail licenses to a lottery system and fees, here's what operators need to know about Virginia's draft adult-use cannabis rules.

News September 21
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New Jersey cannabis retailer sells to marijuana MSO for $9 million

The purchase, in a $9 million cash and debt deal, gives MSO TerrAscend five retail locations in New Jersey.

News September 21
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Alabama drops opposition to federal marijuana rescheduling

State Health Officer Scott Harris said the public health department's legal team resolved "concerns" over federal marijuana rescheduling.

News September 18
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Michigan cannabis regulators impose record fine, revoke permit of popular product maker after ‘egregious’ violations

It's the stiffest fine ever imposed on a Michigan cannabis business, and revocation of a permit is also the most severe penalty available.

News September 18
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Marijuana MSO ditches Arizona testing lab after repeat problems

Products vetted by an Arizona cannabis testing lab are no longer welcome at Story Cannabis' 11 stores in the state, a buyer told clients recently.

News September 17
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New York cannabis retailers owe $3.9 million as sales stall

New York's cash-on-delivery list includes 87 retailers owing an average of $45,000, with 2026 sales far below the state's earlier projection.

News September 17
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