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How will Supreme Court ruling affect marijuana rescheduling?

The U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision to significantly curtail federal regulatory agencies’ power has triggered a fresh round…

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IRS warns cannabis operators that 280E taxes still must be paid

The IRS is reminding marijuana companies that taxes under Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code still must…

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Iowa hemp law now in force despite court challenges

Iowa's new hemp law went into effect Monday, only days after a lawsuit against the statute was denied…

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Martha’s Vineyard marijuana retailer reopens after waterway deliveries OK’d

Adult-use and medical marijuana retailer Island Time in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, reopened for business Saturday after being closed…

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Pesticide scandal shakes confidence in California cannabis market

California cannabis brands, retailers and testing labs are scrambling to regain the confidence of consumers in the wake…

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Louisiana bans THCA flower, sale of hemp products at gas stations

Smokable hemp flower, including so-called THCA flower, is now banned in Louisiana under a new law restricting hemp-derived…

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Receiver overseeing asset sale of cannabis brand High Times is terminated

The receiver appointed to handle the asset sale of cash-strapped cannabis brand and iconic publication High Times is…

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Verano raises ante in suit against marijuana operator Goodness Growth

Verano Holdings Corp. is firing back against fellow marijuana multistate operator Goodness Growth, which recently filed an application…

News June 28
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Draft Farm Bill amendment puts hemp industry at risk

Some in Congress are threatening to dismantle the hemp industry, which was built by small businesses and American…

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Kentucky medical marijuana business licensing begins July 1

Kentucky's application process for medical marijuana business licenses begins July 1, more than a year after the governor…

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