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North Carolina governor hints at hemp crackdown via marijuana task force

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein supports adult-use marijuana legalization, but the Democrat is firmly opposed to the "Wild…

News June 9
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How Old Pal built a cannabis brand rooted in community

Some cannabis brands stand out not just for their products but for the distinct culture and philosophy they…

News June 9
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Proposed federal hemp-derived THC ban advances despite broad opposition

A Republican-backed budget bill that includes a ban on hemp-derived THC and THCA flower advanced out of a…

News June 6
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Minnesota awards 249 recreational marijuana licenses via lottery

Minnesota awarded 249 recreational marijuana business licenses during a Thursday lottery held roughly two years after the state…

News June 6
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This Japanese business model could help optimize cannabis cultivation profitability

A continuous improvement approach to direct materials, labor and associated processes can increase cannabis cultivators' profitability.

News June 6
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Florida recreational marijuana legalization campaign advances, but there’s a catch

A campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida have collected enough signatures to send the proposed ballot language…

News June 5
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Canadian cannabis industry adds CA$9.1 billion to nation’s GDP

The Canadian cannabis industry added 9.1 billion Canadian dollars ($6.7 billion) to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP)…

News June 5
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California’s marijuana sales on decline as consumers buy less expensive products

California marijuana consumers aren’t buying less product at state-licensed stores, but they do appear to be buying cheaper…

News June 5
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Federal budget proposal would ban hemp-derived THC, THCA flower

U.S. hemp interests are sounding the alarm over a House Republican budget proposal that, if passed by Congress,…

News June 4
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