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New York regulators issue 68 adult-use marijuana licenses, but many still pending

New York regulators approved 68 adult-use marijuana licenses, but more than 3,000 applications filed a year ago are…

News December 11
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Infused beverage executives seek path forward for hemp, marijuana

As the cannabis industry anticipates rescheduling and a new Farm Bill, the question of how hemp and marijuana…

News December 11
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Massachusetts regulators unveil plans for marijuana consumption spaces, licensing

Massachusetts regulators are crafting rules and regulations for marijuana consumption spaces and plan to complete the process by…

News December 10
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Appeal filed in Nebraska medical cannabis legalization court case

Opponents of Nebraska's push to legalize medical cannabis are still trying to undermine the voter-approved ballot measure -…

News December 10
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Marijuana lab operator calls for expanded testing requirements and enforcement

Zachary Eisenberg spoke about pesticides and potency manipulation, what can be done to solve these problems and backlash…

News December 10
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Immigration agency can’t use drug laws to deny cannabis worker visa, judge rules

Federal immigration authorities improperly used federal drug laws to deny a visa to a software engineer at a…

News December 9
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Judges appear unmoved by arguments challenging federal marijuana prohibition

A three-judge U.S. appeals court has indicated it's unlikely to side with a group of cannabis businesses aiming…

News December 9
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Texas lieutenant governor seeks to ban consumable THC products in the state

A key Texas official wants to ban all forms of THC products in the state.

News December 6
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The Emjays International Cannabis Awards 2024 winners announced

The winners of The Emjays International Cannabis Awards for 2024 were presented Thursday night in conjunction with MJBizCon.

News December 6
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3 cannabis genetics companies to merge, will be led by Barney’s Farm CEO

Cannabis seed producers Barney’s Farm Genetics, I Love Growing Marijuana (ILGM) and Sensi Seeds are merging under a…

News December 5
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