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Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers scoop up MMJ permits

Illinois adult-use retailers can now apply for a medical marijuana license under SB 3222, unlocking DEA eligibility and…

News September 11
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Republican gubernatorial candidate courts Michigan cannabis industry, vows to kill new 24% MJ tax

Michigan cannabis businesses are supporting the Republican candidate for governor, who's vowed to cut a new 24% wholesale…

News September 11
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What Curaleaf’s hostile takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis is really about

Curaleaf Holdings claims its takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis is a premium over Aurora's current valuation. But there's…

News September 11
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Trump medical marijuana rescheduling order survives initial challenge

But the ruling doesn't close out a legal challenge to marijuana rescheduling.

News September 10
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Missouri moves intoxicating hemp into regulated cannabis market Nov. 12

Anything over 0.4 milligrams of THC per container becomes marijuana, sellable only in licensed stores and grown in…

News September 9
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Campaign to criminalize Massachusetts cannabis sales heavily outspending opposition

The national anti-marijuana group behind the push to outlaw the $1.65 billion annual Massachusetts cannabis industry is outspending…

News September 9
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Ohio cannabis store voluntarily closes as state investigates ‘serious health events’

An Arizona-based cannabis multistate operator closed an Ohio cannabis store after learning that state regulators are investigating at…

News September 8
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Delaware cannabis sales hit record in July, trail projections

Licensing delays have stalled the launch of retail-only stores, while high prices and limited options drive buyers to…

News September 8
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Report: Arizona cannabis testing lab keeps breaking rules, but stays open

Fined last year for breaking the rules, an Arizona cannabis testing laboratory kept up the bad behavior, according…

News September 4
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Florida moves to ban celebrity endorsements in MMJ marketing revamp

Renewal fees jumped to $1.3 million and licenses lost value as Florida floats tighter marijuana marketing rules that…

News September 4
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