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Federal appeals court decision raises spirits of hemp operators

Hemp interests are celebrating a federal appeals court decision last week that challenges the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s ban on synthetic cannabinoids.

News September 11
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Longtime marijuana advocacy groups absent from 2024 ballot in FL, ND

The marijuana industry is funding and running the adult-use cannabis legalization campaigns this year without help from legacy nonprofits.

News September 11
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Canadian retailer High Tide partners with Alberta cannabis events company

Canadian marijuana retailer and e-commerce platform High Tide announced a joint venture with Positive Intent Events to enter cannabis hospitality.

News September 10
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Rhode Island regulators support lottery for cannabis retail licenses

The winning applicants for Rhode Island’s next two dozen cannabis retail licenses could be selected through a lottery under a proposal approved by the state's Cannabis Control Commission.

News September 10
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Massachusetts treasurer fires state’s top marijuana official

Shannon O’Brien, former chair of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), was fired by state Treasurer Deborah Goldberg on Monday.

News September 10
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Cannabis staffing platform Vangst acquires GreenForce

Colorado-based hiring platform Vangst is buying GreenForce, a cannabis temporary staffing agency operating in Arizona and Oregon.

News September 10
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North Carolina recreational marijuana sales on tribal lands attract thousands

More than 4,000 consumers purchased marijuana over the weekend at Great Smoky Cannabis Co., marking a historic development on tribal lands.

News September 10
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Ayr Wellness awarded medical cannabis license in Virginia

Miami-based multistate cannabis operator Ayr Wellness was awarded the last of five medical cannabis licenses to be issued in Virginia.

News September 9
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Trump endorses Florida marijuana legalization, embraces rescheduling

Former president Donald Trump said he'll vote for marijuana legalization in Florida and further marijuana rescheduling started by the Biden administration.

News September 9
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