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Michigan leads nation in cannabis business violations

Cannabis regulators in 29 states and Washington, D.C., issued nearly 2,500 violations in 2024, resulting in $10.8 million…

News July 16
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Mature cannabis markets see job losses while emerging states boom

Despite a 4.5% increase in revenue that reached $30.1 billion in 2024, the regulated marijuana industry experienced a…

News June 24
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Infused pre-rolls ignite California’s marijuana market

Infused pre-rolls are rapidly gaining popularity and reshaping sales trends in the California marijuana market.

News June 10
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California’s marijuana sales on decline as consumers buy less expensive products

California marijuana consumers aren’t buying less product at state-licensed stores, but they do appear to be buying cheaper…

News June 5
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Can unions ensure marijuana workers earn a livable wage?

Most marijuana workers in California don’t make enough money to meet living wage standards across much of the…

News June 2
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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…

News May 15
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California touts seizure of $316M in unlicensed cannabis in first quarter

California authorities have seized more than $316 million in unlicensed cannabis and $474,000 in cash in the first…

News April 14
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New York investigating marijuana giant Stiiizy for possible ‘inversion,’ report says

California-based cannabis megabrand Stiiizy is under investigation in New York for allegedly smuggling marijuana from out of state…

News April 7
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Big players enter hemp-derived THC drink market amid growing restrictions, bans

Another week, another move from an established company into the federally legal, hemp-derived THC market.

News April 7
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