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GOP senators’ bill would keep 280E for cannabis operators permanently intact

Two Republican U.S. senators have introduced a bill that would continue to ban federal tax deductions for the…

News February 10
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White couple appeals dismissal of Rhode Island marijuana social equity lawsuit

A white California couple challenging marijuana social equity provisions across the country has appealed a recent dismissal of…

News February 10
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Claims of marijuana testing lab fraud hit New York’s $1 billion adult-use market

Familiar allegations of marijuana testing lab fraud - including vape oil cartridges with "certified" total cannabinoids of more…

News February 10
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Tennessee hemp merchant sues police for $850,000 after shipment seized

A hemp merchant is suing Tennessee police for $850,000, claiming that authorities allowed hundreds of pounds of federally…

News February 7
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Hawaii House kills recreational marijuana bill again

Efforts to legalize recreational marijuana and establish a retail program in Hawaii have been thwarted again by the…

News February 7
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Tennessee lawmakers introduce adult-use, medical marijuana legalization bills

Two lawmakers in Tennessee have introduced separate bills to legalize adult-use cannabis sales and establish a medical marijuana…

News February 5
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Litigants who challenged cannabis social equity in New York file another claim

The out-of-state litigants whose lawsuit challenging New York state’s cannabis social equity laws contributed to the infamously botched…

News February 5
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California issued 63 cannabis recalls, nearly 500 product embargoes in 2024

California’s chief cannabis regulator on Wednesday morning released information about enforcement and consumer-safety efforts the agency initiated in…

News February 5
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Massachusetts marijuana testing lab sues competitors over ‘fraudulent’ practices

A Massachusetts marijuana testing lab has filed a lawsuit accusing eight competitors of “fraudulent” practices of inflating THC…

News February 5
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Virginia Senate OKs adult-use marijuana retail; House advances companion bill

The Virginia Senate again has approved a bill to establish an adult-use marijuana program, and the House advanced…

News February 4
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