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Cannabis testing lab fraud can be curbed if industry is ‘part of the solution’

To eliminate testing lab fraud, the cannabis industry needs to say, "We're not OK with doing this, and…

News February 13
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Massachusetts renews cannabis tracking contract with Metrc

Massachusetts renewed its contract with cannabis seed-to-sale software provider Metrc, an agreement the parties have had since the…

News February 12
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Massachusetts marijuana testing lab sues competitors over ‘fraudulent’ practices

A Massachusetts marijuana testing lab has filed a lawsuit accusing eight competitors of “fraudulent” practices of inflating THC…

News February 5
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Cannabis MSO Tilt Holdings selling Massachusetts store, closing another

Multistate operator Tilt Holdings is divesting itself of two cannabis stores in Massachusetts.

News February 3
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Maryland lawmakers introduce restrictive bills for cannabis consumption lounges

Maryland legislators have introduced two complementary bills to establish rules and regulations for cannabis consumption lounges.

News January 27
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Massachusetts’ adult-use marijuana sales topped $1.6 billion in 2024

Marijuana retailers in Massachusetts recorded $1.65 billion in sales of adult-use products between Jan. 1, 2024, and Jan.…

News January 24
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How will consumer preferences shape cannabis retail in 2025?

Consumer preferences will dictate how cannabis retailers shape their product offerings and inventory in 2025.

News January 13
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PharmaCann defaulted on several leases, cannabis REIT alleges

Cannabis real estate manager Innovative Industrial Properties (IIP) is claiming that multistate operator PharmaCann has defaulted on several…

News December 23
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Massachusetts hires new cannabis chief; Arkansas’ MMJ regulator resigns

Massachusetts' Cannabis Control Commission hires Travis Ahern as executive director, and Arkansas' top MMJ regulator has resigned.

News December 19
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Cannabis operators share tips for licensing brands

As more states adopt regulated marijuana programs, executives at licensed cannabis brands are seeking innovative ways to reach…

News December 19
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