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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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Ohio lawmakers signal hemp beverage approval

Ohio lawmakers signaled acceptance for hemp-derived THC beverages in a bill passed this week.

News October 23
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Ohio lawmakers moving to restrict hemp THC products to licensed cannabis stores

Ohio lawmakers are expected to vote soon on a bill that would disrupt the state's hemp-THC beverage market.

News October 22
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Court temporarily blocks Ohio’s hemp ban, citing retailers’ lawsuit

An Ohio judge has delayed Gov. Mike DeWine’s 90-day ban on intoxicating hemp products.

News October 15
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Cannabis operator Ayr Wellness restructures to cut debt by 50%, focus on growth

Multistate cannabis operator Ayr Wellness is undergoing a restructuring that will cut its debt in half and streamline…

News October 13
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Ohio governor bans THC-infused hemp products temporarily

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a 90-day ban on the sale of intoxicating hemp products commonly sold in…

News October 9
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Ohio cannabis companies sue regulators over strict rules

Ohio cannabis companies are suing state regulators over overly strict product and advertising rules that conflict with the…

News October 2
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Medical marijuana patient data exposed in major breach

A major data breach exposed nearly 1 million records, including highly sensitive medical marijuana patient information.

News August 27
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