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Wisconsin medical marijuana push will fail, top Republican claims

The Republican push to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin under some of the nation’s toughest restrictions won’t pass the state Senate, according to a leading Republican cannabis advocate.

News January 25
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Ohio medical cannabis sales peak as adult-use market launch remains stalled

Sales of medical cannabis in Ohio’s tightly restricted market appear to have peaked, as lawmakers continue to stall the launch of the state’s recently legalized adult-use marketplace.

News January 25
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CEO, board chair exit marijuana MSO MedMen

Los Angeles-based marijuana multistate operator MedMen Enterprises has experienced another shakeup in its executive suite, with CEO Ellen Deutsch Harrison stepping down on Jan. 19.

News January 25
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Cannabis retailers say they need more from track-and-trace software

Marijuana industry veterans say track-and-trace systems meet their cultivation and production expectations but are lacking in retail functionality.

News January 25
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Tobacco giant’s CA$124M investment in marijuana firm Organigram approved

Shareholders of Organigram Holdings approved tobacco giant British American Tobacco's "transformational" investment in the Canadian cannabis producer, the company said after its annual general and special meeting.

News January 24
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DOJ asks judge to dismiss federal marijuana prohibition challenge

U.S. Department of Justice attorneys asked a federal judge on Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit filed by four marijuana companies challenging federal prohibition.

News January 24
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Marijuana MSOs focusing on wholesale growth in 2024

Retail license caps in some states and limited capital are forcing marijuana multistate operators to focus on wholesale cannabis sales growth in 2024.

News January 24
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Canadian cannabis license approvals at multiyear low amid market turbulence

Canada’s ultra-competitive legal marijuana industry is drawing fewer new entrants than ever as existing businesses continue to exit. New federal licenses have dropped to a record low, while the number…

News January 23
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Record December pushes Missouri marijuana sales past $1.3 billion for 2023

Missouri legal retailers reported selling more than $1.3 billion worth of medical and adult-use marijuana last year.

News January 23
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