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Detroit expected to issue recreational marijuana permits by summer 2021

Regulators in Detroit will finally start accepting applications for recreational marijuana business licenses in January, and the permits are expected to be issued in summer 2021.

News December 9
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US House passes bill to expedite, expand medical cannabis research

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a groundbreaking bill to reduce barriers and expand scientific research into medical cannabis, a move that could be critical to convincing Republican…

News December 9
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Canopy Growth shuttering facilities across Canada, abandons outdoor marijuana cultivation

Cannabis producer Canopy Growth is shuttering more facilities across Canada amid a fresh round of layoffs in an effort to streamline operations and improve margins, the struggling company announced Wednesday.

News December 9
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Canadian cannabis retailer High Tide seeks Nasdaq listing

Canadian cannabis retail and accessory company High Tide is applying for a listing on the Nasdaq exchange in the United States, with plans to pursue mergers and acquisitions. Calgary, Alberta-based…

News December 9
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Mexican Congress delays marijuana bill debate, pushing approval into 2021

The Mexican lower house decided to delay debating a marijuana legalization bill until the next legislative period, which starts in February 2021, local newspapers reported. Lawmakers said Tuesday they need…

News December 9
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California cannabis growers seek cheaper mixed-light license fees, saying current cost too high

California mixed-light cannabis growers are asking for a change to licensing fees they say create unsustainable costs for using light deprivation techniques.

News December 9
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Full US House expected to take up medical cannabis research bill

The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote on a bill this week to accelerate medical cannabis research, a move that could strengthen support for broader reform. The vote,…

News December 8
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Ontario to license cannabis stores faster as authorizations surpass 300

Ontario’s cannabis store regulator is again doubling the number of Retail Store Authorizations (RSA) it is issuing per month. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) said it is…

News December 8
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Maine medical marijuana sales hit $222 million through October

Medical marijuana sales in Maine reached $221.8 million from January through October, according to state sales tax data. That makes cannabis the state’s biggest crop, according to the Portland Press…

News December 8
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