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Texas rejected a hemp THC ban. Why is the industry being regulated out of business?

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he wanted to regulate hemp THC, not ban it. The state's actions since tell a different story.

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Arizona marijuana sales exceed $1 billion in first nine months of 2023

Marijuana sales in Arizona surpassed the $1 billion mark for 2023 in September, despite some month-over-month sales declines earlier this year.

News December 18

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Canadian cannabis insolvencies persist in 2023 amid industry woes

Financially distressed cannabis companies continued to seek refuge in Canadian insolvency law in 2023, although such insolvency filings under one statute declined from 2022.

News December 18

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Missouri poised to revoke 11 marijuana social equity licenses

Missouri regulators could revoke up to 11 of the 48 marijuana social equity licenses issued earlier this fall after discovering the applicants were ineligible.

News December 18

NY on pace for 37 operating adult-use cannabis stores by year-end, gov says

A flurry of potential December grand openings means New York is on track to have 37 adult-use cannabis stores in operation statewide by the end of the year, Gov. Kathy Hochul…

News December 15

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Mississippi marijuana lab sounds alarm on THC, pesticides

A Mississippi marijuana laboratory alleged that cannabis products sold in gasoline stations and convenience stores in the state contain potentially dangerous contaminants and far more delta-9 THC than is legal.

News December 15

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Massachusetts to ease 2-person rule for cannabis deliveries

Massachusetts regulators voted to permit cannabis transport businesses to send only one employee on deliveries, instead of two, in a move that could cut costs for such operators.

News December 15

Retiring Blumenauer reflects on his marijuana advocacy, makes bold prediction

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who will not seek reelection next year, talks about his role as a marijuana advocate.

News December 15

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Pennsylvania governor expected to OK medical cannabis expansion

Pennsylvania state lawmakers this week approved a bill that would end what they call a “near-monopoly” in the state’s medical cannabis market currently controlled by major multistate operators

News December 14