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Marijuana MSO Trulieve seeks $143M federal refund for 280E taxes

Multistate marijuana company Trulieve Cannabis Corp. is seeking a federal tax refund of $143 million, saying it "believes…

News October 13
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House speaker chaos, other priorities complicate cannabis banking bill

The refreshing wave of good news from Washington DC that buoyed the U.S. marijuana industry in late summer…

News October 13
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Alabama judge tosses marijuana MSO lawsuit seeking license

An Alabama judge dismissed a marijuana multistate operator’s lawsuit against the state's cannabis regulator that had sought to…

News October 12
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Trulieve donates another $500,000 to Florida adult-use marijuana legalization

Multistate operator Trulieve Cannabis Corp. kicked in another $500,000 to bankroll the adult-use marijuana legalization advocacy campaign in…

News October 12
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Canadian report details troubles plaguing nation’s cannabis industry

A preliminary report by a government-appointed panel of experts analyzing Canada’s adult-use legalization law paints a bleak picture…

News October 12
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Missouri marijuana retailers challenging local taxes

In a growing legal fight that many predicted, two marijuana companies in Missouri are suing to overturn local…

News October 11
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Kentucky medical cannabis law will take effect in 2025

Kentucky's new medical cannabis law won't take effect until 2025, according to Gov. Andy Beshear.

News October 11
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Canadian cannabis farms eligible for federal funding via CA$3.5B program

Canadian cannabis growers and processors are eligible to apply for funding under the new 3.5 billion Canadian dollar…

News October 11
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Mold, labeling issues prompt cannabis recalls in Canada

Thousands of cannabis products have been recalled in Canada since the beginning of September by a number of…

News October 10
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Major Ohio business groups oppose adult-use marijuana legalization

Several influential Ohio business organizations are asking the state's voters to oppose an adult-use marijuana legalization measure on…

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