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Canadian panel urges bigger role for First Nations in cannabis industry

A Canadian Senate committee is urging the federal government to revise the county’s adult-use cannabis law to give…

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Metrc renews cannabis track-and-trace contract with Ohio

Cannabis software company Metrc renewed its contract with the state of Ohio to provide seed-to-sale tracking services for…

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Canada cracking down on words ‘soda’ and ‘cola’ on cannabis labels

Health Canada is asking federally licensed cannabis producers to stop using certain words on labels and in promotions…

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Opinion: Why MSOs should embrace hemp-derived delta-9 THC products

There’s an opportunity for cannabis companies to get products to consumers who would never enter a retailer: delta-9…

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US House committee approves research for medical cannabis, psychedelics

A Republican-led Congressional committee approved amendments in a massive defense bill to fund research and a pilot program…

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Nevada eases marijuana consumption lounge rules, issues first licenses

Nevada regulators this week approved loosening air-ventilation standards for marijuana consumption lounges in Las Vegas and other parts…

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Colombian Senate falls short in bid to legalize recreational marijuana – for now

Colombia’s Senate failed to approve a legal framework to regulate recreational marijuana sales, making it the latest country…

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Group opposes ‘fire sale’ of troubled cannabis retailer Fire & Flower

A syndicate of parties including the second-largest shareholder of Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. is opposing a proposed…

News June 21
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Judge cancels tweaks of Arkansas medical marijuana laws

Twenty-seven changes made to Arkansas’ medical marijuana laws by the state Legislature are unconstitutional and, thus, “void," an…

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More states reduce 280E tax burden on cannabis industry

The U.S. cannabis industry is benefiting from long-desired tax relief now that an increasing number of states -…

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