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California reports record illicit cannabis seizures as cultivation tax cut

California authorities reported seizing a record amount of illicit cannabis and cash in 2025, but legal market struggles continue.

News January 28
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The major problem hindering cannabis retail: budtender turnover

A familiar specter is haunting cannabis retailers: constant turnover among front-line workers. How to stop the churn before it affects your bottom line?

News January 28
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Scotts Miracle-Gro to sell off cannabis subsidiary to marijuana MSO Vireo Growth

Scotts Miracle-Gro will transition to an equity participation arrangement with Vireo rather than maintaining direct ownership of Hawthorne.

News January 28
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Trump Republicans backing Arizona marijuana adult-use sales repeal

MAGA Republicans still don't like President Donald Trump's marijuana rescheduling proposal - and support rolling back adult-use sales in Arizona.

News January 27
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MSO fees, social equity: Framework for Virginia adult-use cannabis sales emerges

The proposal includes a $10 million fee for multistate operators that want to convert their medical licenses.

News January 27
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Chicago’s United Center to start hemp THC beverage sales at events

The venue has a multiyear partnership with Chicago-based Rythm Inc. to sell hemp-derived THC beverages during concerts and other events.

News January 27
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Florida cannabis legalization campaign dealt setback as arrests continue

A Florida court ruled that tens of thousands of signatures submitted by an adult-use cannabis legalization campaign can be thrown out. Meanwhile, state law enforcement continues to arrest campaign workers.

News January 26
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Five lessons cannabis retailers learned the hard way

Opening up a cannabis store has many more hidden challenges than some operators knew. Here are some lessons from the process entrepreneurs can use.

News January 26
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Massive winter storm sees cannabis retail sales surge in four states

East Coast cannabis retailers had on the level of Green Wednesday as people stocked up on marijuana products ahead of the storm.

News January 26
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