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Senate advances bipartisan proposal to ban most hemp-derived THC products

But the proposal, from U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon and U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, would…

News July 15
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First time at MJBizCon? Here’s what you need to know.

Stepping into MJBizCon for the first time is exhilarating, overwhelming and essential for anyone who wants to make…

News July 15
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Trump DHS repeats accusations of child labor against marijuana cultivator

Despite claims from top federal authorities that Glass House Brands used child labor, state marijuana regulators said no…

News July 14
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Pennsylvania lawmakers renew adult-use marijuana legalization pushes

Pennsylvania lawmakers in both houses have reintroduced bipartisan adult-use marijuana legalization proposal.

News July 14
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Immigration raid at California cannabis cultivator Glass House sparks outcry

Federal authorities detained at least 10 workers at Glass House Brands legal marijuana cultivation sites in southern California.

News July 11
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Why marijuana prohibitionists prefer Schedule 2 in reclassification process

Right now, publicly available facts point toward marijuana being reclassified not as Schedule 3 but, rather, as Schedule…

News July 11
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Marijuana rescheduling still paused as Trump loyalists encourage action

The process to downgrade the status of marijuana under federal law and officially acknowledge medical cannabis as a…

News July 10
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Cookies owes $8.4 million to partner on San Francisco cannabis store

Prominent cannabis brand Cookies is on the hook to pay its former partner on a failed San Francisco…

News July 9
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3 states increase cannabis levies as ideal tax rate remains elusive

Three states are raising cannabis taxes this year in response to budget deficits, with more predicted shortfalls looming…

News July 9
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THC potency inflated in most Colorado marijuana flower, study shows

Most marijuana products in Colorado are mislabeled, with actual THC potency “significantly lower” than the verified lab results,…

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