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Virginia adult-use cannabis sales could begin November 2026

Virginia adult-use marijuana sales could begin as soon as November 2026 under a regulatory bill to be proposed…

News December 2
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How brands can achieve cultural competency and market to diverse communities

“Reading the room” is about understanding the histories, identities and experiences of the people you’re trying to reach.

News December 2
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Rumors swirl around President Trump’s marijuana rescheduling plans

A House Republican lawmaker is "cautiously optimistic" President Donald Trump will move forward with marijuana rescheduling before the…

News December 1
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Michigan cannabis industry fights massive tax hike in court

The Michigan Court of Claims heard arguments Tuesday over the constitutionality of a new 24% wholesale tax on…

News November 26
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As marijuana rescheduling stalls, industry turns to Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court will discuss next month whether to hear a challenge to federal marijuana prohibition.

News November 26
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Florida adult-use marijuana legalization campaign suffers major setback

Florida's recreational marijuana legalization suffered a setback when a judge invalidated 200,000 signatures needed for the initiative to…

News November 25
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Mass. voters tricked by campaign to end legal cannabis sales urged to act

The Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association is urging voters who suspect they're victims of a fraudulent campaign to contact…

News November 25
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How cannabis businesses can go digital while thwarting hackers

The cannabis industry’s digital transformation is creating a new challenge for dispensary owners: cybersecurity.

News November 25
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What’s killing cannabis workers?

Cannabis workers appear to be at particular risk of developing asthma at work, new research found.

News November 24
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Government-run cannabis stores moving ahead in Minnesota

Minnesota’s first government-run cannabis store is expected to open in mid-2026 in the city of Osseo.

News November 24
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