More than 85% of regulated marijuana products sold in Colorado’s adult-use market might violate health and labeling laws, according to a recent report by one of the state’s cannabis operators.
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Marijuana operator Ayr Wellness promotes George DeNardo to president
Miami-based marijuana multistate operator Ayr Wellness promoted Chief Operating Officer George DeNardo to the role of president.
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Trudeau’s departure is a turning point for Canada’s cannabis industry
As Canada’s cannabis industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, the impending departure of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marks the end of an era that reshaped Canada’s relationship with the plant.
PharmaCann cannabis growers unionize; Ayr retail, delivery employees ratify pact
Workers at a PharmaCann cannabis cultivation facility voted to unionize. Meanwhile, retail and delivery employees at Ayr Wellness ratified a union contract.
Virginia recreational cannabis legalization bill clears first hurdle
More than three years after then-Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation to legalize adult-use marijuana in Virginia, state lawmakers are still trying to stand up the recreational cannabis market.
There’s room for new cannabis brands, even in mature markets, executives say
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Biden can, and should, pardon nonviolent marijuana offenders
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Lobbying groups unite to form US Cannabis Roundtable
The National Cannabis Roundtable and the U.S. Cannabis Council – two large lobbying groups that advocate on behalf of the state-regulated marijuana industry in Washington, D.C. – are merging to form the US Cannabis Roundtable.
