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Trump marijuana rescheduling is ‘solely’ political, opponent claims as DEA hearings begin

Did President Trump's Justice Department reclassify cannabis as a medicine only because of political pressures, including campaign donations?

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How cannabis cultivators are responding to rising energy costs

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Second US cannabis company uplisted to NYSE to begin trading Tuesday

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Why cannabis businesses need to apply for DEA registration now – and why states must help

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Bipartisan lawmakers reintroduce SAFER Banking on eve of marijuana rescheduling hearings

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LeafLink acquires Dama Financial’s cannabis banking division

New York-based LeafLink has acquired the assets of Dama Financial's banking division as the cannabis wholesale technology platform expands financial services to the marijuana industry.

News July 25

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States struggle to implement effective environmental regulations for marijuana

The cannabis industry’s outsized impact on the environment - especially high energy and water use - increasingly is catching the attention of regulators, and some states are developing marijuana-specific environmental…

News July 25

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Raucous cannabis store grand opening has Cookies franchisee in trouble

New Mexico regulators fined the legal entity behind a Cookies-branded cannabis store in Albuquerque $350,000 for five violations of state law during the retailer's grand opening.

News July 24

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Ohio issues 10 dual licenses for pending launch of adult-use marijuana sales

Ohio regulators have issued the first 10 dual licenses to marijuana cultivators and processors in the lead-up to adult-use sales in the potential billion-dollar Midwest market.

News July 24

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California State Fair pairs cannabis consumption with retail

For the past few weeks, dozens of award-winning cannabis brands and retailer Embarc have been selling marijuana products at the California State Fair.

News July 24

Marijuana rescheduling proposal generates nearly 43,000 comments

The Biden administration’s proposal to reclassify marijuana elicited nearly 43,000 public comments before a Monday night deadline, and the vast majority expressed support.

News July 23

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Thailand seeks legislative fix to regulate medical cannabis in latest policy shift

In another policy shift, political leaders in Thailand are now pushing for legislation to regulate medical cannabis sales and use.

News July 23

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Is hemp the enemy of Florida’s adult-use marijuana initiative?

Florida hemp businesses are lining up to oppose an adult-use marijuana legalization initiative that will appear on the state's November ballot, according to campaign finance forms and MJBizDaily interviews.

News July 23

Catalyst civil complaint against fellow CA cannabis firm Glass House dismissed

A civil complaint against cannabis producer and retailer Glass House Brands by fellow California operator Catalyst Cannabis Co. has been dismissed and a summary judgment issued.

News July 22