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Some parts of California unaffected by cannabis sales slump

While overall cannabis sales have been falling in California since early 2021, some areas of the state are…

News July 3
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California recalls 5 West Coast Cure marijuana products, cites pesticides

California regulators on Tuesday announced five more marijuana product recalls related to banned pesticides in a scandal that…

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Minnesota-based cannabis MSO changes name – again

One of the oldest multistate operators in the cannabis industry is changing its name to something closer to…

News July 2
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Marijuana operators vow to take federal prohibition challenge to Supreme Court

The cannabis multistate operator behind a constitutional challenge to federal marijuana prohibition that was dismissed by a lower…

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How will Supreme Court ruling affect marijuana rescheduling?

The U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision to significantly curtail federal regulatory agencies’ power has triggered a fresh round…

News July 2
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IRS warns cannabis operators that 280E taxes still must be paid

The IRS is reminding marijuana companies that taxes under Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code still must…

News July 1
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Martha’s Vineyard marijuana retailer reopens after waterway deliveries OK’d

Adult-use and medical marijuana retailer Island Time in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, reopened for business Saturday after being closed…

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Pesticide scandal shakes confidence in California cannabis market

California cannabis brands, retailers and testing labs are scrambling to regain the confidence of consumers in the wake…

News July 1
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Receiver overseeing asset sale of cannabis brand High Times is terminated

The receiver appointed to handle the asset sale of cash-strapped cannabis brand and iconic publication High Times is…

News June 28
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Florida to license more Black marijuana farmers; adult-use campaign tops $60M

Three Black farmers in Florida are eligible to receive medical marijuana cultivation permits under a bill Gov. Ron…

News June 26
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