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Missouri AG sues retailers over alleged marijuana-as-hemp sales

Missouri's attorney general accuses four retailers of selling over-limit THC products as hemp while posing as licensed dispensaries.

News November 5
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Michigan cannabis industry hopeful Democratic takeover will mean tax repeal

Michigan cannabis operators backed a Republican candidate for governor after he pledged to cut a new wholesale tax,…

News November 5
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Plan, don’t predict: Cannabis leaders on preparing for 2027

Federal rescheduling is uncertain, and hemp faces a Dec. 11 deadline. MJBizCon speakers share how cannabis businesses can…

News November 4
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Massachusetts cannabis repeal is state’s most expensive ballot question in midterm elections

While there are no marijuana legalization ballot initiatives in the 2026 midterm elections, cannabis is still the costliest…

News November 3
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Organigram to acquire Aurora Cannabis in $400 million deal, topping Curaleaf bid

Organigram's agreement to acquire Aurora follows Curaleaf's hostile takeover bid as consolidation pressure builds across cannabis industry.

News November 3
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Tilray consolidates Canadian production as cannabis sales decline

Tilray Brands expects $10 million in annualized savings from consolidating Canadian cultivation and pre-roll operations.

News November 2
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Michigan lawmakers propose pause on 24% cannabis wholesale tax

Michigan's 24% wholesale cannabis tax is trailing revenue projections. A new bill would suspend it for one year.

News October 30
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New York governor signs cannabis labor bill, moves to scrap wage board

Gov. Kathy Hochul said a cannabis wage board could raise costs and drive consumers to the illicit market.…

News October 29
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State hemp THC bans are already boosting marijuana MSO revenue

Ohio cannabis sales are up 25% since a state ban on hemp THC products sold outside of licensed…

News October 29
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Cannabis MSO Vireo bets on acquisitions to reach $100 million per market

CEO John Mazarakis explains how acquisitions, organic growth and market density will push its core markets past $100…

News October 29
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