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Tilray consolidates Canadian production as cannabis sales decline

Tilray Brands expects $10 million in annualized savings from consolidating Canadian cultivation and pre-roll operations.

News November 2
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DEA recognizes cannabis MSO Trulieve, denies marijuana rescheduling benefit to adult-use operators

More than 6,000 cannabis operators filed "timely" applications for registration with the DEA, which has granted recognition to…

News November 2
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Marijuana rescheduling: DEA recognizes first federally legal medical cannabis dispensaries

In separate guidance, the DEA instructed registered medical operators and pending applicants to "establish compliant supply chains" by…

News October 30
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Michigan lawmakers propose pause on 24% cannabis wholesale tax

Michigan's 24% wholesale cannabis tax is trailing revenue projections. A new bill would suspend it for one year.

News October 30
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Alabama medical cannabis market continues slow rollout with more openings

The state will have as many as five dispensaries open by early November, state officials said Thursday, as…

News October 30
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How cannabis employers are taking worker healthcare benefits into their own hands

Cannabis employers may wish to consider healthcare captives when choosing employee benefits.

News October 30
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New York governor signs cannabis labor bill, moves to scrap wage board

Gov. Kathy Hochul said a cannabis wage board could raise costs and drive consumers to the illicit market.…

News October 29
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State hemp THC bans are already boosting marijuana MSO revenue

Ohio cannabis sales are up 25% since a state ban on hemp THC products sold outside of licensed…

News October 29
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Cannabis MSO Vireo bets on acquisitions to reach $100 million per market

CEO John Mazarakis explains how acquisitions, organic growth and market density will push its core markets past $100…

News October 29
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