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Pennsylvania misses $420 million cannabis revenue opportunity

Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a budget that sidesteps an opportunity to address the state’s fiscal challenges: comprehensive cannabis regulation.

News November 13
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364 days until federal hemp THC prohibition as President Trump signs ban

Congress passed a spending bill late Wednesday that also bans hemp-derived THC.

News November 12
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LA cannabis retailers stage tax revolt

Licensed Los Angeles cannabis shops have failed to pay about $400 million in taxes as they struggle with…

News November 12
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Cannabis packaging companies scrutinized over mold claims

Regulators are scrutinizing cannabis packaging businesses, targeting companies that make unverified claims about their products’ ability to prevent…

News November 12
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Joint Wars competition to kick off MJBizCon

The highlight of the evening is Joint Wars 007, a head-to-head joint-rolling competition dubbed the Olympics of joint…

News November 10
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President Trump backs hemp THC ban included in government reopening deal

A budget deal to reopen the government backed by President Trump would ban nearly all of the products…

News November 10
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Study: Cannabis retail means more marijuana, less alcohol use

Living closer to cannabis retail stores is associated with higher cannabis use and less heavy alcohol consumption.

News November 7
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Hundreds of permits, billions in sales expected in Virginia adult-use marijuana market

With Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's promise to launch adult-use cannabis sales, the legal industry is awaiting its biggest…

News November 6
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Cannabis MSO Trulieve escapes ‘debt tsunami’ with $368 million payoff

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. will pay off $368 million in outstanding debt before the loan’s 2026 due date.

News November 5
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Sudden changes threaten to disrupt Minnesota’s hemp THC market

Minnesota’s new cannabis testing requirements are so onerous that intoxicating hemp edibles and beverage maker Steven Brown is…

News November 5
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