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New York cannabis sales hit $1.5 billion in 2025

By the end of 2025, there were 556 licensed retailers, up from 261 in 2024. More than 200…

News January 5
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Familiar foe claims credit for campaigns to end adult-use marijuana sales in Maine, Massachusetts

Smart Approaches to Marijuana says it's contributing millions of dollars to campaigns that would end adult-use marijuana sales…

News December 23
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Marijuana MSO Curaleaf’s Virginia expansion unravels amid more lucrative offer

The Cannabist Co. will sell its Virginia medical marijuana permit for $130 million plus a $30 million lease…

News December 22
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When is marijuana officially rescheduled? Schedule 3 timeline is unclear – and has risks

When will marijuana become officially Schedule 3, unlocking tax benefits and encouraging research? There are a few scenarios.

News December 22
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Bill would allow hemp THC beverages in New Jersey liquor stores

New Jersey legislators are moving forward with a bill that could reshape the state’s market for hemp-derived cannabinoids.

News December 18
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President Trump reschedules marijuana, moves for Medicare to cover CBD

President Donald Trump moved federal marijuana reform forward with an executive order rescheduling cannabis as a less dangerous…

News December 18
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Cannabis MSO Vireo bets on Colorado with $49 million acquisition

Cannabis MSO PharmaCann is selling some of its Colorado retail assets to Vireo Growth Inc. for $49 million…

News December 17
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Conservative alarm fuels hopes President Trump will reschedule marijuana

Prominent right-wing media figures and lawmakers alike sounded the alarm over President Donald Trump's consideration of marijuana rescheduling.

News December 17
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Campaign to end Maine adult-use marijuana legalization cleared to begin

A ballot initiative that would end the Maine adult-use cannabis industry can begin collecting signatures.

News December 16
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Connecticut cannabis prices drop – but so do sales

Cannabis prices are falling in Connecticut but remain nearly double those in Massachusetts.

News December 16
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