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FTC, FDA ding delta-8 THC brands over ‘deceptive’ child-friendly packaging

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration sent cease-and-desist letters to six companies that…

News July 5
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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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Marijuana cultivator Bright Green secures $3.5 million private placement

An institutional investor has agreed to buy more than 3 million shares in Florida-based marijuana cultivation company Bright…

News May 23
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New Mexico adds insomnia as medical marijuana qualifying condition

New Mexico's regulated medical marijuana program will permit insomnia as a qualifying condition effective June 1, a move…

News May 17
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US cannabis industry’s $100 billion economic impact varies by state

Medical and recreational cannabis markets continue to have a growing impact on the broader U.S. economy, but the…

News May 11
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Cannabis cultivator Bright Green granted DEA production license

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has officially registered publicly traded Bright Green Corp. as a federally licensed cannabis…

News May 3
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New Mexico’s adult-use marijuana sales bolstered by tourism, Texas residents

It's been a little more than a year since New Mexico launched adult-use marijuana, with sales topping $300…

News May 2
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Schwazze expands New Mexico cannabis footprint through $38 million acquisition

Colorado-based cannabis multistate operator Schwazze is deepening its presence in New Mexico with the planned acquisition of certain…

News April 26
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New Mexico legal adult-use marijuana sales exceed $300 million in first year

New Mexico's regulated adult-use marijuana market turned 1 year old on April 1, with first-year recreational sales totaling…

News April 4
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First Arizona cannabis store owned by Black woman to open 4/20

Marijuana entrepreneur Marvina Thomas is the first Black woman to own a legal cannabis store in Arizona.

News March 23
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