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Despite New Jersey’s wealth and dense population, marijuana market not reaching potential

Nearly five years after New Jersey voters signaled their desire for a robust marijuana marketplace, the state's cannabis…

News July 3
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Marijuana MSO TerrAscend is planning to exit Michigan market

Marijuana multistate operator TerrAscend Corp. is pulling out of the Michigan market after completing a review of its…

News July 1
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Are THC potency caps a move toward marijuana prohibition? Debate is brewing

With many consumers demanding high-potency cannabis, a debate is swirling over whether states where marijuana is regulated should…

News July 1
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2 board members, including Kris Krane, resign from marijuana operator 4Front

Two board members of 4Front Ventures Corp. have resigned as the marijuana company wrestles with receivership and bankruptcy…

News June 30
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Independent cannabis operators versus MSOs? Consumers don’t walk the talk

As cannabis businesses strive to establish brand loyalty, they’re learning that consumer purchasing habits don’t always align with…

News June 30
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Maine hikes adult-use marijuana tax 40%; consumption lounge bill stalls

Maine’s adult-use marijuana tax will increase from 10% to 14% starting Jan. 1 under the $11.3 billion state…

News June 27
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California lawmakers fail to include cannabis tax relief in budget bill

Faint hopes for California cannabis industry excise tax relief evaporated Wednesday when lawmakers failed to squeeze a freeze…

News June 26
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Mature cannabis markets see job losses while emerging states boom

Despite a 4.5% increase in revenue that reached $30.1 billion in 2024, the regulated marijuana industry experienced a…

News June 24
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Minnesota issues first recreational marijuana license to a cultivator

Minnesota has issued the state’s first adult-use marijuana license to a microbusiness, Herb Quest, which will start by…

News June 20
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Aurora Cannabis denies reports it acquired another operator

Canadian operator Aurora Cannabis denied reports that it had agreed to acquire New Zealand-based MedLeaf Therapeutics.

News June 18
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