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Massachusetts cannabis czar promises to ‘repair trust’ and streamline process

Recently returned Massachusetts cannabis czar pledged to restore trust and ease regulatory burdens for marijuana businesses.

News October 2
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Massachusetts cannabis testing lab reopens after fraud suspension

Back from a July suspension, Assured Testing Laboratories is now attempting to recover its market share in Massachusetts.

News October 2
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Will Wisconsin finally legalize medical marijuana?

Wisconsin Republicans introduced a medical marijuana legalization bill on Monday.

News October 1
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10 ways to improve employee retention in the cannabis industry

Building a stable, engaged and motivated team for your cannabis business is the foundation of long-term success.

News October 1
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Michigan marijuana operators protest, plot lawsuit over massive tax hike

State lawmakers in Michigan recently approved imposing a new 24% wholesale tax.

News September 30
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Lawsuit: Illinois suspected ‘systemic diversion’ at Curaleaf cultivation

A former director of compliance at Curaleaf claims company brass brushed off allegations of diversion in Illinois.

News September 30
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Cannabis stocks and marijuana rescheduling hopes high after Donald Trump social media post

Shares of cannabis companies surged Monday after a social media post from President Donald Trump highlighted the benefits…

News September 29
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Congress must end 280E’s punishment of cannabis small businesses

(This is a contributed guest column. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) Section 280E…

News September 26
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Track and trace now coming to New York’s $1.5 billion cannabis market in December

Mid-December is when New York cannabis operators must comply with new track-and-trace requirements, regulators said.

News September 24
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Kentucky hemp farmers urge McConnell to protect CBD market, warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’

A group of Kentucky hemp farmers are begging Sen. Mitch McConnell not to “criminalize” the sale of hemp-derived…

News September 23
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