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Can the cannabis industry send one of its own to Congress?

James, an entrepreneur, veteran and social justice advocate, is running for Congress with a clear mission: to bring federal cannabis legalization to the forefront.

News December 30
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Great leaps in cannabis research expected after marijuana rescheduling

The path to descheduling and federal legalization will require more research. Trump's marijuana rescheduling order should make that easier.

News December 29
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What cannabis investors should watch for in 2026 after marijuana rescheduling

Cannabis investors need to know marijuana rescheduling by itself won't create conditions for a 2026 moonshot.

News December 26
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Familiar foe claims credit for campaigns to end adult-use marijuana sales in Maine, Massachusetts

Smart Approaches to Marijuana says it's contributing millions of dollars to campaigns that would end adult-use marijuana sales in Maine and Massachusetts.

News December 23
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Credit cards, advertising and more: Cannabis rescheduling means business opportunities

With President Donald Trump’s executive order to reschedule marijuana, operators in the $32 billion cannabis industry are anticipating growth.

News December 23
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Marijuana MSO Curaleaf’s Virginia expansion unravels amid more lucrative offer

The Cannabist Co. will sell its Virginia medical marijuana permit for $130 million plus a $30 million lease liability - much more than $110 million offered earlier in the month…

News December 22
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When is marijuana officially rescheduled? Schedule 3 timeline is unclear – and has risks

When will marijuana become officially Schedule 3, unlocking tax benefits and encouraging research? There are a few scenarios.

News December 22
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Why marijuana rescheduling is a real shift, but not the finish line

Marijuana rescheduling is an enormous win and a transformative shift, but it won't make business easier overnight, our columnist writes.

News December 19
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Bill would allow hemp THC beverages in New Jersey liquor stores

New Jersey legislators are moving forward with a bill that could reshape the state’s market for hemp-derived cannabinoids.

News December 18
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