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California city legalizes cannabis consumption lounges, but national progress uneven

While Sacramento is pushing ahead with consumption lounges, progress toward allowing them in Massachusetts has crawled.

News June 24
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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…

News June 22
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Will rescheduling revive medical cannabis? It depends on the state

The opportunity is not just tax relief or capital access – it’s rebuilding cannabis around wellness and products…

News June 8
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California cannabis sales dip slightly again in first quarter of 2026

Licensed cannabis retailers generated $956.7 million in sales in the first quarter, down from $976.5 million during the…

News May 29
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Can regenerative farming save outdoor cannabis cultivation?

In California’s crowded cannabis market, recognition is not a guarantee. Some farmers have turned to cooperative models for…

News May 19
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How US cannabis breeders can protect their IP before legalization

From patents to plant variety protection, cannabis genetics breeders have several options available to protect their intellectual property.

News March 23
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Cannabis vapes now outselling flower in California – thanks to Gen Z

The turnaround in the country's largest cannabis market is attributed to Gen Z, the first generation to prefer…

News March 9
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California cannabis sales dip below $4 billion amid tax turmoil

California’s marijuana unit sales declined to 208.7 million last year, down slightly from the 210.4 million units sold…

News February 26
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What should – and shouldn’t – go in cannabis vaporizers? California wants to find out.

California regulators are funding a $1.23 million study to research naturally occurring flavor compounds in cannabis flower.

News February 25
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