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Massachusetts renews cannabis tracking contract with Metrc

Massachusetts renewed its contract with cannabis seed-to-sale software provider Metrc, an agreement the parties have had since the state’s first adult-use stores opened in 2018.

News February 12
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New Jersey proposal would weaken local control over recreational marijuana

Medical cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey could bypass local bans and start selling recreational marijuana without municipal approval if a bill recently introduced in the state Senate becomes law.

News February 12
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5 utility-bill errors that prove costly for indoor cannabis growers

Electricity costs are the second-largest operational expense for indoor cultivation facilities - right after labor.

News February 12
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Trump taps career DEA official to lead agency, oversee marijuana rescheduling

President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is Terrance Cole, a career DEA official currently serving as a top law enforcement official in Virginia.

News February 11
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Pharma giant Jazz dismisses final patent claim involving cannabinoid epilepsy drug

Global pharma company Jazz Pharmaceuticals has ended patent claims related to its cannabinoid-based epilepsy drug, Epidiolex.

News February 11
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Michigan governor floats extra 32% adult-use cannabis tax to fund roads

Michigan's governor is suggesting taxing adult-use cannabis an additional 32% to fund a $3 billion infrastructure plan.

News February 11
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Colorado Springs can’t sidestep voters on recreational marijuana, judge rules

A district court judge has blocked the city of Colorado Springs from asking voters to repeal recreational marijuana sales they approved in November.

News February 11
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Australia’s medical cannabis revenue may outpace top EU markets, report shows

Australia’s medical cannabis revenue is expected to grow from around $600 million (AU$955.1 million) in 2024 to more than $1.2 billion by 2028, according to a new report.

News February 11
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Marijuana-infused chocolate experiencing seasonal sales spike

Winter is peak season for marijuana-infused chocolates, according to edibles manufacturers and Seattle-based cannabis data provider Headset.

News February 11
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