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US treaties shouldn’t impact marijuana rescheduling, congresswoman says

American commitments in international treaties do not forbid the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration from rescheduling marijuana as recommended,…

News February 27
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Cannabis labor poised for rebound in 2024, survey predicts

Cannabis job numbers could rebound in 2024 after a tough period marked by thousands of layoffs in the…

News February 27
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Marijuana REIT Innovative Industrial Properties posts $164.2M profit in 2023

Marijuana industry real estate company Innovative Industrial Properties reported $164.2 million in net income for its common shareholders…

News February 27
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Canada says cannabis wholesalers must garnish payments over unpaid taxes

Canada’s tax collection agency is following through on a threat to garnish cash from licensed cannabis producers that…

News February 27
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Suit accuses marijuana producer Glass House of ‘systemic’ labor violations

Major California marijuana producer Glass House Brands imposed “systemic quota and production demands” on workers that violated labor…

News February 26
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Millions in fines unpaid by New York’s unlicensed cannabis retailers

The vast majority of fines levied against unlicensed cannabis retailers in New York have not been paid, underscoring…

News February 26
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Arizona bill targets ‘predatory tactics’ toward marijuana social equity licensees

Republican state Sen. Sonny Borrelli wants Arizona's marijuana social equity licensees to regain control of their licenses, alleging…

News February 26
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Canadian government hiking cannabis regulatory fees in April

The Canadian government is increasing eight regulatory fees levied on the regulated cannabis industry beginning April 1.

News February 26
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US marijuana business licensing declined for the first time in 2023

After years of double-digit growth, active marijuana business licenses in the United States declined for the first time…

News February 26
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