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Three states join fight against marijuana rescheduling as deadline looms

Three states have gone on record formally opposing marijuana rescheduling ahead of major hearings scheduled for June.

News May 27
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Major consolidation in Virginia cannabis as Boston-based fund takes over second permit

One company now controls two out of Virginia's five medical marijuana permits, a move that critics say will…

News May 26
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Cannabis MSO lands in receivership over $210 million debt to lender

New Jersey-based TerrAscend Corp. is in receivership in Michigan after defaulting on a $210 million loan.

News May 22
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Virginia governor explains shock rejection of cannabis retail market

Avoiding the mistakes of other states that moved too quickly to launch adult-use sales – and limiting cannabis…

News May 21
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‘Reckless’ 280E gamble backfires as feds demand millions from cannabis MSO

In a troubling sign for cannabis operators that claimed 280E relief before rescheduling, the IRS wants TerrAscend USA…

News May 20
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Shock veto upends Virginia adult-use cannabis retail launch

Legal adult-use cannabis sales in Virginia are delayed yet again after Gov. Abigail Spanberger formally rejected a sales…

News May 19
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Federal judge approves cannabis MSO for Chapter 15 bankruptcy

In a move that could signal new options for cannabis companies seeking bankruptcy protections, a U.S. judge signed…

News May 14
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New Mexico border town rejects cannabis retail – at Texas lawmakers’ request

A New Mexico town that's a suburb of El Paso, Texas, has rejected applications to open cannabis retailers…

News May 14
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Medical cannabis operators are lining up to register with the DEA after marijuana rescheduling

It's not yet known whether DEA registration will be mandatory for benefits like 280E relief, but for medical…

News May 13
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Oklahoma cannabis cultivators must obtain DEA registration, state says

Medical marijuana manufacturers in Oklahoma will be required to register with the DEA to keep their state permits,…

News May 12
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