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Legal cannabis industry sheds jobs for first time

Retail revenue fell to $29.1 billion – the first year-over-year drop since adult-use sales began, according to the U.S. Cannabis Jobs Report.

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Rhode Island lawmakers ponder ban on hemp-derived THC beverages

While a bill under consideration in Maine would for the first time require purchasers of so-called “social sodas” to be 21 or older, one of two bills introduced in Rhode…

News May 19

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Minnesota cannabis tax hike proposed ahead of adult-use sales launch

Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a tax hike on cannabis before the state has sold its first recreational marijuana products.

News May 19

Trump’s nominee for DEA chief continues evasive stance on marijuana rescheduling

President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Terrance Cole, continues to be evasive about marijuana rescheduling.

News May 19

Total marijuana sales in Missouri up nearly 5% from April 2024

Sales of recreational and medical marijuana sales in Missouri reached $125.9 million in April, an increase of 4.86% year-over-year.

News May 16

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Why resilience isn’t optional in cannabis – it’s the business model

If you've been following the headlines, you'd think tariffs are about to break the back of the cannabis industry.

News May 16

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Michigan recreational marijuana sales down in April despite 4/20 celebration

Recreational marijuana sales in Michigan dropped in April despite the annual 4/20 celebration.

News May 15

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Cannabis business owners invited to share insights in MJBiz Factbook survey

The MJBizDaily editorial team is asking business owners, executives and entrepreneurs in the marijuana and hemp sectors to participate in the annual MJBiz Factbook business survey.

News May 15

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Spurned Alabama medical marijuana company sues state in federal court

For its next act, the yearslong saga of medical marijuana licensing in Alabama will head to federal court.

News May 15

Lack of federal Farm Bill leaves states to deal with hemp-derived THC chaos

Hemp-derived THC remains both a billion-dollar opportunity ideal for small businesses and a guarantee of serious trouble for state governments in 2025.

News May 15