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Weedmaps again advertising illegal marijuana retailers and products, complaints allege

Cannabis advertising giant Weedmaps is again carrying listings on its website for illegal or unlicensed marijuana retailers and…

News July 25
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7/10: The ‘other’ marijuana holiday boosting retail sales

Step aside, 4/20. There’s another unofficial marijuana-related holiday that retailers can take advantage of. 7/10, or “Dab Day,”…

News July 7
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Marijuana TV ads might be protected from FCC under new bill in Congress

Marijuana companies might soon have the option of running television advertisements without fear of federal intervention under a…

News June 30
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Will a looming recession sink the cannabis industry, or will it stay afloat?

As analysts offer a wide range of predictions about the possibility of a prolonged downturn in the United…

News June 30
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State AGs urge Congress to clamp down on ‘copycat’ marijuana edibles

Nearly two dozen state attorneys general from across the U.S. signed a letter to congressional leaders this week…

News June 24
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Major League Baseball clears CBD sponsorships

Major League Baseball will allow teams to accept CBD sponsorships, a watershed advance for cannabis acceptance in professional…

News June 24
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Creators of Muscle Milk release hemp-infused fitness beverage

The creators of Muscle Milk, a popular protein drink, on Wednesday released a new energy drink infused with…

News June 23
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‘Psychographic, not demographic’: 4 things to know about wellness-minded cannabis shoppers

Marketing cannabis products to wellness-minded consumers isn't as simple as wrapping the same old products in soothing colors.

News June 22
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Canada’s ‘cannabis strategy table’ offers chance for tax, regulatory reforms

Canadian marijuana insiders say a new federal "cannabis strategy table" bringing together industry leaders and government officials will…

News June 13
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New York approves more adult-use marijuana grow licenses, draft rules

The New York Cannabis Control Board signed off on 16 more conditional adult-use marijuana cultivation licenses along with…

News June 2
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