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Tribally owned cannabis stores have grown by 24% since May 2024

Native American tribes maintained a strong presence in cannabis markets throughout the United States in the past year.

News May 23
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Farmers markets want to sell marijuana; here’s why they can’t

From California to New York, small farms are attempting to diversify by offering craft marijuana along with produce at…

News May 22
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Lack of federal Farm Bill leaves states to deal with hemp-derived THC chaos

Hemp-derived THC remains both a billion-dollar opportunity ideal for small businesses and a guarantee of serious trouble for…

News May 15
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California governor won’t stop July increase in marijuana excise tax

There’s some good news for California's $4.6 billion marijuana industry in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s updated budget proposal.

News May 14
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California tax agency confirms it will raise cannabis excise rate to 19% on July 1

Despite the concerns of California's regulated marijuana industry and lawmakers, the state's tax agency says it will carry…

News May 2
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Marijuana delivery company Eaze Technologies files bankruptcy

Marijuana delivery company Eaze Technologies filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in March after selling and transferring its assets…

News May 2
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Marijuana rescheduling will be among DEA nominee’s ‘priorities’ but …

President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration told a Senate committee that reviewing the…

News May 1
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How can cannabis consumption lounges turn a profit?

On paper, the idea seems sound: Customers spending time and gobs of money at a welcoming and exciting…

News April 29
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Marijuana industry will add $123.6 billion to US economy this year

The total U.S. economic impact of regulated marijuana sales could top $123.6 billion in 2025, about 9% more…

News April 28
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California marijuana testing lab sues state to recover suspended license

BelCosta Labs, a prominent California marijuana testing company, is suing state regulators in a bid to get its…

News April 24
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