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Arkansas medical cannabis sales down 4% from last year

Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas are down nearly 4% this year compared to the same period in 2023.

News August 26
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The Cannabist Co. selling Florida medical marijuana grows, dispensaries for $16.4M

New York-based The Cannabist Co. is selling all 14 of its Florida medical marijuana dispensaries and three cultivation…

News August 23
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For marijuana research, rescheduling would be only the beginning

Though it would accelerate research into the medical applications of marijuana, rescheduling alone will not further the necessary…

News August 23
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Canada expands hemp and marijuana recall, cites intoxicating cannabinoids

Health Canada updated its June recall of several cannabis oils and softgels in response to "reported adverse reactions."

News August 13
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Oklahoma imposes stricter rules for cannabis testing labs, seeks THCA ban

Oklahoma has enacted stricter standards for medical cannabis testing laboratories, including a state reference lab to double-check results…

News July 31
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3 red states submit signatures to get marijuana initiatives on November ballots

In three traditionally conservative states, campaigns to legalize adult-use marijuana or medical cannabis submitted signatures to elections officials,…

News July 9
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Maryland’s total marijuana sales surpass $1 billion in first year of adult use

Since Maryland’s adult-use cannabis market launched on July 1, 2023, state-licensed retailers have sold more than $1.1 billion…

News July 8
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Medical marijuana legalization passes North Carolina Senate for 3rd year in row

The North Carolina Senate passed a bill legalizing medical marijuana for the third consecutive year on Monday night.

News June 25
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Do medical marijuana companies need to comply with HIPAA?

The intersection between cannabis retailers and federal laws restricting the release of medical information, such as HIPAA, is…

News June 14
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