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Low-dose CBD to be legal without a prescription in New Zealand

Low-dose CBD products will be legal to buy without a prescription in New Zealand, but it might be…

News October 25
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New US House Speaker Mike Johnson has opposed marijuana reform

Hard-right conservative Mike Johnson, chosen by House Republicans on Wednesday to be the chamber's new speaker, has been…

News October 25
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Hemp biotech firm 22nd Century Group cuts debt by $8.1 million

Agricultural biotechnology company 22nd Century Group, which focuses on hemp, tobacco and hops, says it has reduced the…

News October 25
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Georgia begins low-THC marijuana oil sales at independent pharmacies

Medical marijuana sales through independent pharmacies launched Wednesday in Georgia, the first U.S. state to approve that retail…

News October 25
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Ranks of women, minority cannabis execs rebound to pre-pandemic levels

The percentage of women and members of minority groups holding executive positions in the cannabis industry has returned…

News October 25
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Quebec’s government marijuana retailer SQDC appoints new CEO

Suzanne Bergeron has been installed as the new president and CEO of the Société québécoise du cannabis, the…

News October 24
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Aurora Cannabis settles patent dispute with Willow Biosciences

Canadian licensed producer Aurora Cannabis has reached a settlement with Willow Biosciences over an ongoing patent litigation.

News October 24
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Minnesota government loans to marijuana company still under review

A key Minnesota governmental agency has not approved more than $20 million in loans to marijuana company Hwy35.

News October 24
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Two-thirds of Canadian consumers buy only legal cannabis, survey shows

Two-thirds of Canadian consumers buy cannabis only from legal sources, according to a new survey from Toronto-based polling…

News October 24
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