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Nevada’s Titus, Minnesota’s Omar take over Congressional Cannabis Caucus

Marijuana reform’s new leaders in the U.S. Congress are Democratic U.S. Reps. Dina Titus of Nevada and Ilhan…

News January 6
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Fight over disputed Arkansas medical marijuana permit escalates

A long-running dispute over one of Arkansas’ medical marijuana cultivation permits is escalating after a second court found…

News January 3
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Cannabis operator Stiiizy says customer records acquired during data breach

Los Angeles-based cannabis operator Stiiizy said this week that a cybercrime group accessed some retail customer data when…

News January 3
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Hawaii governor protects medical marijuana caregivers with executive order

Caregivers in Hawaii who provide medical marijuana access to qualified patients will be protected under an executive order…

News January 2
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Minnesota adult-use cannabis license applicants start new year with uncertainty, hope

Instead of putting the finishing touches on their businesses in anticipation of Minnesota’s adult-use market launch early this…

News January 2
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How to start a successful cannabis brand in a down market

Ryan Clark launched his own California-based cannabis flower business in 2021, which was considered by many a down…

News December 30
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New York cannabis brand Jaunty aims to close gap between vapes and flower

The executives behind New York cannabis infused products company Jaunty learned the hard way that even the best-laid…

News December 24
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Alabama medical marijuana agency’s grievance process inadequate, court says

Alabama’s controversial medical marijuana regulatory agency acted “properly” when it revoked cannabis business permits issued in 2023, an…

News December 23
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PharmaCann defaulted on several leases, cannabis REIT alleges

Cannabis real estate manager Innovative Industrial Properties (IIP) is claiming that multistate operator PharmaCann has defaulted on several…

News December 23
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Farm Bill protections remain for hemp amid federal budget chaos

Existing Farm Bill protections remained in place for U.S. hemp operators as the federal government lurched toward a…

News December 20
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