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Setback for Utah medical cannabis company using federal marijuana prohibition to beat union push

A federal judge declined to hand a Utah vertically medical marijuana company victory in a labor case.

News July 27
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Rhode Island to reset cannabis retail licensing, refund applicants and start over

Rhode Island is restarting its licensing rollout after the residency requirement froze the first round of applications.

News July 27
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The cannabis industry is having a price compression crisis. What’s the solution?

U.S. cannabis sales declined year over year for the first time on record, falling from $32 billion to $29.94 billion.

News July 27
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Report: Illegal cannabis diversion from Canada a growing problem in Europe

Cannabis diversion, a problem across the United States, is now keenly felt in Europe, where authorities are blaming Canadian cannabis legalization for a sharp increase in seizures.

News July 24
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Mass layoffs at two California cannabis manufacturers

Most of the affected workers are production technicians, many of whom are represented by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 5.

News July 24
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State fairs are the ideal place for an honest conversation about cannabis

For the first time ever, a booth dedicated to advocating for cannabis consumers and the industry that serves them will be at the New York State Fair.

News July 24
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Can state-regulated hemp THC businesses continue under Schedule 1?

States may continue to regulate hemp THC products even after a federal ban passes in November – but that might not be enough to keep them in business.

News July 23
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Rapid growth for Georgia medical cannabis industry since reform

Georgia's medical cannabis program now tops 40,000 patients, with 4,700 joining since new rules added edibles, vapes and new conditions.

News July 23
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The cannabis CEO behind a $2.1 billion sale bets again, but smaller

After selling Harvest to Trulieve for $2.1 billion, Jason Vedadi runs Story Cannabis, betting on profit over footprint as rescheduling looms.

News July 23
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