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Dry January boosts THC beverage sales, but effect is felt year-round

Companies that make intoxicating hemp beverages say they see a bump in sales leading up to and throughout…

News February 2
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Florida officials step up ‘criminal probe’ of marijuana legalization campaign on eve of deadline

Florida officials are ramping up a criminal probe of a marijuana legalization campaign days before a key deadline.

News January 30
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Report: Colorado cannabis vapes show signs of hemp inversion

Cannabis industry experts say the products could endanger consumers and are undermining the state’s $1.4 billion legal cannabis…

News January 30
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Marijuana rescheduling means cybersecurity compliance for operators

Marijuana rescheduling means operators must comply with a host of federal and state rules around data use and…

News January 30
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Brazil legalizes medical cannabis cultivation, widens patient access

Medical cannabis will be grown legally for the first time in Brazil, where patient access laws are also…

News January 29
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Oklahoma proposes strict cannabis cultivation cap, THC limits in edibles, new taxes

The state has been operating under a moratorium on new grower, processor and dispensary licenses since August 2022.

News January 29
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How Terry Mendez redefined cannabis banking at Safe Harbor Financial

Terry Mendez is steering Safe Harbor through a growth and innovation, redefining the role of a financial partner…

News January 29
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California reports record illicit cannabis seizures as cultivation tax cut

California authorities reported seizing a record amount of illicit cannabis and cash in 2025, but legal market struggles…

News January 28
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The major problem hindering cannabis retail: budtender turnover

A familiar specter is haunting cannabis retailers: constant turnover among front-line workers. How to stop the churn before…

News January 28
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