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Cannabis sales saw a huge spike on 4/20. Here’s why.

Marijuana retailers saw 73% more transactions on the 4/20 cannabis holiday than they did the previous day.

News April 24
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Virginia adult-use cannabis market launch in question after lawmaker pushback

The launch of Virginia's adult-use marijuana market is in Gov. Abigail Spanberger's hands after state lawmakers rejected her…

News April 22
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Illinois grants $32 million to marijuana social-equity businesses

The loans support craft growers, dispensaries, infusers and transporters in overcoming financial barriers to starting operations.

News April 22
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How Colorado is cracking down on unreliable cannabis lab test results

The measure would shift oversight to the Colorado of Public Health and Environment and addresses concerns about testing…

News April 21
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Massachusetts finally legalizes cannabis lounges, raises license cap

Calling cannabis a key part of the state's economy, Gov. Maura Healey signed some key changes to Massachusetts…

News April 20
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Could Colorado legalize THC beverages in bars and restaurants?

Grocery and convenience stores could sell lower-potency products with up to 3 mg of THC.

News April 20
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Will Idaho finally legalize medical cannabis?

The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho has collected over 100,000 signatures to qualify the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act…

News April 17
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States crack down on cannabis border commerce as others compete

Cannabis retailers are used to drawing customers from across state lines, but recent changes to state law may…

News April 16
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New Jersey hemp law changes take effect as THC beverage shift looms

Starting on Monday, New Jersey redefined hemp to exclude most popular hemp THC products with the exception of…

News April 16
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Pre-rolls overtake flower as top-selling cannabis product in the US

Pre-rolls generated $3.6 billion in sales, with consumers buying more than 383 million units to give the category…

News April 15
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