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Cannabis MSO Ayr cannabis cultivation facility in Ohio sells for $28.5 million

Ayr Wellness will continue to operate the facility, which was acquired by a New York-based real estate investment…

News February 4
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Five lessons cannabis retailers learned the hard way

Opening up a cannabis store has many more hidden challenges than some operators knew. Here are some lessons…

News January 26
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Ohio cannabis sales top $1 billion in first full year of adult-use

Since it launched recreational cannabis sales in August 2024, the combined total reached $1.09 billion as of early…

News January 12
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Ohio moves to restrict hemp THC and criminalize out-of-state marijuana

Ohio responded to the national ban on hemp THC by outlawing drinks after the end of 2026 and…

News December 10
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Ohio will allow hemp THC drinks amid federal ban – with conditions

Low-dose THC drinks can be sold for a limited time at grocery stores, convenience stores, bars and restaurants.

News November 20
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States abandon hemp THC regulations after federal ban

Following Congress's lead, states are moving away from hemp THC regulations and towards banning.

News November 19
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What happens if states ignore the federal hemp THC ban?

Even skeptics of hemp-derived THC think that hemp beverages are here to stay.

News November 13
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Distressed marijuana MSO Ayr Wellness sells off assets in foreclosure sale

Distressed MSO Ayr Wellness sold off assets in seven states to its former creditors on Tuesday.

News November 12
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Virginia voters signal adult-use cannabis market launch, but bans pass elsewhere

The election of Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger as Virginia's next governor is good news for the cannabis industry.

News November 5
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Longest strike in U.S. cannabis industry ends but separate stoppage continues

What's believed to be the longest strike in U.S. cannabis history ended earlier this month. A second strike…

News October 30
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