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Trump research cuts threaten cannabis studies, pose rescheduling questions

The Trump administration's plan to cut federal research funding threatens 565 ongoing experiments involving cannabis, according to an…

News February 27
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Arbitrator awards Cookies nearly $18M in dispute with marijuana retail partner

A company formed to open and operate Cookies-branded marijuana stores must pay the iconic San Francisco cannabis company…

News February 27
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Cannabis bills fail to advance in Indiana Legislature

Several cannabis-related bills in Indiana, including one that would legalize an adult-use market, failed to advance in the…

News February 26
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Casa Verde leads $3 million funding round for marijuana insurer Frontier Risk

Casa Verde Capital, a Los Angeles-based investment firm founded by entertainer Snoop Dogg, led a $3 million funding…

News February 26
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New Jersey adult-use cannabis market heating up with new entrants

New Jersey’s adult-use cannabis market has experienced surging growth since it launched in April 2022.

News February 26
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Illinois, Maine pondering marijuana consumption measures

Illinois and Maine are the latest states considering enacting regulations for marijuana consumption at venues and events.

News February 25
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Cannabis retailer High Tide rethinking acquisition of German operator

Canada-based cannabis retailer High Tide is stepping back from its deal with Purecan GmbH to enter Germany's medical…

News February 25
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California bill would derail planned marijuana tax increase of up to 25%

A California lawmaker wants to cancel a scheduled increase in the state’s marijuana excise tax of nearly 25%…

News February 25
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Medical cannabis registries show steep decline after launch of adult-use sales

The expansion of adult-use cannabis sales means a concentration of certain well-performing products for retailers and less access…

News February 25
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