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Illinois cannabis retailers sold record amount of product in 2025 – but made less money

Price compression is contributing to the decline in sales volume, with flower prices dropping from a high of…

News February 19
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Shannon O’Brien’s quest to make Massachusetts a cannabis research hub

Massachusetts' cannabis czar wants to cut the red tape plaguing an industry that has been overregulated from the…

News February 19
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Why cannabis retailers are praying for snow

Record snowfall in January meant record sales at Massachusetts cannabis retailers – well in excess of the 4/20…

News February 18
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Cannabis jobs used to pay well. Now minimum wage is catching up.

With minimum wage rising in 22 states, cannabis operators must decide whether to raise their hourly pay along…

News February 18
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Chicago mayor vetoes hemp THC ban

The ordinance would have restricted the sale of hemp THC products to licensed cannabis dispensaries and liquor-licensed establishments.

News February 17
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Colorado cannabis sales drop in 2025 – again

Retailers sold just over $1.1 billion of cannabis products from January through October 2025 – well below the…

News February 13
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If America has a marijuana problem, The New York Times wants to make it worse

America's leading newspaper laments the country's "marijuana problem," but the New York Times' treatment is worse than the…

News February 13
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Illicit market fears arise as Virginia adult-use marijuana launch date debated

Virginia marijuana sales could begin in November, but some advocates want a delay that others say would boost…

News February 12
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Missouri cannabis sales hit record $1.5 billion in 2025

Missouri’s legal cannabis sales generated a record-breaking $255.57 million in sales tax revenue last year.

News February 12
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How Jamie Pearson transformed from cannabis skeptic to international CEO

She’s a recognized leader in the cannabis sector, known for her insights and ability to navigate the complexities…

News February 12
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