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Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers scoop up MMJ permits

Illinois adult-use retailers can now apply for a medical marijuana license under SB 3222, unlocking DEA eligibility and…

News September 11
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Federal hemp rules threaten 225,000 jobs and $8.9 billion in wages

A federal ban on intoxicating hemp products expected to take effect Dec. 11 threatens to reduce retail revenue…

News September 10
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Why cannabis growers are locking in harvest labor now

Croptober drives cannabis hiring to its yearly peak, with Vangst issuing 10,000 W2s.

News September 10
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Missouri moves intoxicating hemp into regulated cannabis market Nov. 12

Anything over 0.4 milligrams of THC per container becomes marijuana, sellable only in licensed stores and grown in…

News September 9
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Can South Africa challenge Canada for global cannabis export dominance?

Canadian companies still dominate global cannabis exports, but a new challenger is emerging: South Africa, where producers are…

News September 9
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Florida moves to ban celebrity endorsements in MMJ marketing revamp

Renewal fees jumped to $1.3 million and licenses lost value as Florida floats tighter marijuana marketing rules that…

News September 4
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California law enforcement investigating worker death at licensed cannabis cultivator

California law enforcement officials are investigating a state-licensed cannabis cultivator in Lake County after the unexplained death of…

News September 3
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Supply shortages, licensing delays slow Kentucky’s MMJ market

Kentucky legalized medical marijuana in 2023, but 20 months later, only 39 businesses are open and MMJ cardholders…

News August 28
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Cultivation potential leads Grown Rogue to snap up PharmaCann’s New York medical cannabis permit

Grown Rogue enters New York with a $4.5 million buy of PharmaCann assets, targeting a shortage of indoor…

News August 25
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Canada still dominates global cannabis exports, but changes are coming fast

Germany and Canada still dominate the global cannabis import-export market, but the Canada-to-Germany pipeline is under threat.

News August 24
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