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Rescheduling marijuana and the next states to legalize: 7 predictions for 2024

MJBizDaily offers up seven predictions for the U.S. cannabis industry in 2024, including the rescheduling of marijuana.

News January 2
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Democratic governors ask Biden to reschedule marijuana before end of year

Six Democratic governors have formally asked the Biden administration to move on rescheduling marijuana before the end of…

News December 6
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Cannabis seed-to-sale software giant Metrc pivots focus to companies

Cannabis seed-to-sale tracking company Metrc has shifted its focus from state governments to companies as its footprint has…

News October 12
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More states reduce 280E tax burden on cannabis industry

The U.S. cannabis industry is benefiting from long-desired tax relief now that an increasing number of states -…

News June 21
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Louisiana lawmakers kill adult-use marijuana legalization efforts

Lawmakers in Louisiana’s Republican-led House quashed an effort to legalize marijuana possession for those 21 and older and…

News April 26
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Louisiana regulators allowing illegal hemp products on market, audit shows

The Louisiana health department has been allowing 200-plus intoxicating hemp products that violate state law to be marketed…

News April 17
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THC-containing hemp products become political issue in Louisiana

The Republican speaker of Louisiana's House of Representatives is displeased with the state health department because hemp-derived products…

News March 9
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Louisiana’s largest medical marijuana producer doubling capacity

Good Day Farm, the largest medical marijuana producer in Louisiana, is doubling production capacity this year amid strong…

News February 9
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Louisiana expanding number of medical cannabis dispensaries

The number of dispensaries in Louisiana licensed to dispense medical cannabis will soon expand from the current nine.

News August 30
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Louisiana governor signs several bills bolstering medical marijuana program

Louisiana's governor signed several bills over the past week that will bolster the state’s medical marijuana industry by…

News June 22
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