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Midyear state cannabis sales a mixed bag across the United States

U.S. cannabis sales through July were a mixed bag across the country, as consumers adjusted to historic inflation…

News August 23
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New Massachusetts reform law expected to boost state’s marijuana industry

Massachusetts' governor signed into law a comprehensive overhaul of the state's marijuana regulatory system that's intended to bolster…

News August 15
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Massachusetts lawmakers approve raft of marijuana reforms

The Massachusetts Legislature approved a series of marijuana industry reforms in a bid by lawmakers to lower barriers…

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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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Massachusetts marijuana retailer must repay employees $33,000 in tips

A marijuana retail chain in Massachusetts must repay $33,000 in tips that were illegally withheld from employees at…

News July 1
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Boston-area lawyer indicted for marijuana-related bribery attempt

A Boston-area attorney has been indicted for allegedly trying to bribe a municipal police chief in a "pay-to-play…

News June 27
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How cannabis retailers are getting involved in Pride Month

To take advantage of LGBTQ Pride month, cannabis retailers are running product promotions tied to the celebration, selling…

News June 22
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‘We’re starting slow’: Q&A with Boston Beer cannabis chief Paul Weaver

Infused beverages haven’t yet taken off in Canada, but that doesn’t concern Paul Weaver, head of cannabis at…

News June 13
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Massachusetts cannabis companies paid $50M-plus in community fees since 2018

Massachusetts cannabis companies have paid almost $53 million in "impact" fees to cities and towns in the state…

News June 10
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Climate change will affect where and how cannabis is grown

Cannabis growers are confronting the same issue that threatens to upend the wine industry and other agricultural-based businesses…

News June 9
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