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California cannabis sales tumbled after tax hike, data shows

Sales tumbled after lawmakers hiked California cannabis taxes, recent data shows.

News December 8
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From rosin gummies to hash holes: Meet the winners of MJBowl

Ten marijuana brands took home trophies from the inaugural MJBowl, a bi-coastal cannabis competition presented by MJBizCon and…

News December 5
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Michigan cannabis industry fights massive tax hike in court

The Michigan Court of Claims heard arguments Tuesday over the constitutionality of a new 24% wholesale tax on…

News November 26
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What’s killing cannabis workers?

Cannabis workers appear to be at particular risk of developing asthma at work, new research found.

News November 24
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Meet the finalists for the 2025 MJBowl cannabis competition

MJBowl, the new bi-coastal cannabis competition from MJBizCon and social review platform Budist, is ready to introduce this…

News November 24
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Marijuana powerhouse Cookies risks ‘insolvency’ after judgment

A judge ordered Cookies to steer its main revenue streams to service a creditor's debt.

News November 20
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Can ‘functional THC’ move cannabis past the potency race?

Cannabis operators embracing the functional THC movement may break the cycle of THC addiction.

News November 17
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US cities cutting back on permitted cannabis businesses

Rapid City, South Dakota, might cut the number of medical cannabis dispensaries permitted in city limits from 10…

News November 14
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LA cannabis retailers stage tax revolt

Licensed Los Angeles cannabis shops have failed to pay about $400 million in taxes as they struggle with…

News November 12
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California cannabis czar announces departure

Nicole Elliott said she is leaving the Department of Cannabis Control, a position she’s held since 2022, to…

News November 3
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