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What cannabis investors should watch for in 2025

While 2024 brought its share of volatility, regulatory uncertainty and market pressures for the cannabis industry, this year…

News January 3
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Federal appeals court decision raises spirits of hemp operators

Hemp interests are celebrating a federal appeals court decision last week that challenges the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s…

News September 11
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North Carolina recreational marijuana sales on tribal lands attract thousands

More than 4,000 consumers purchased marijuana over the weekend at Great Smoky Cannabis Co., marking a historic development…

News September 10
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North Carolina tribe to open adult-use marijuana sales to all on Sept. 7

Adult-use marijuana will be available to anyone 21 and older at a Native American-owned cannabis store in North…

News August 2
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Republican opposition defeats North Carolina medical cannabis again

For the third straight year, a proposal to legalize medical cannabis has failed in the North Carolina Legislature.

News July 5
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North Carolina tribe to launch recreational marijuana sales July 4

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in North Carolina will launch recreational marijuana sales on the Fourth…

News July 3
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Medical marijuana legalization passes North Carolina Senate for 3rd year in row

The North Carolina Senate passed a bill legalizing medical marijuana for the third consecutive year on Monday night.

News June 25
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North Carolina Senate approves medical marijuana legalization

In a surprise move, the North Carolina state Senate added medical marijuana legalization to a hemp bill that…

News June 21
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North Carolina tribe could launch adult-use marijuana sales in 30-75 days

A Native American tribe in North Carolina that began medical marijuana sales less than two months ago now…

News June 6
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AI is making cannabis cultivation smarter

AI and machine learning are becoming common in indoor cannabis grows as cultivators use sensors and cameras to…

News May 16
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