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Illinois folds hemp THC into regulated cannabis system, but drinks unclear

Gov. JB Pritzker had threatened to ban intoxicating hemp products entirely if lawmakers failed to establish regulations for…

News June 17
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Michigan’s top cannabis regulator elected president of CANNRA

Regulators from Virginia, Illinois, Hawaii, Connecticut, Missouri and Iowa also will serve on CANNRA’s 2026-27 board.

News June 16
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Virginia adult-use cannabis sales to begin July 2027 under new deal

License caps and tax rates both set in compromise that will see sales begin July 1, 2027.

News June 16
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Do cannabis products need standardized expiration dates?

For operators, the stakes go beyond compliance – botched dating can trigger recalls, drain working capital and erode…

News June 16
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Tribal cannabis stores hit record expansion across the US

With 19 tribes owning 26 stores, Washington has the most tribally owned cannabis retail operations of any state.

News June 12
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Nabis CEO on the future of interstate cannabis commerce post-rescheduling

Vince Ning says the question of whether reclassifying medical marijuana opens state borders to cannabis products remains largely…

News June 11
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Missouri cannabis sales hit record $135.1 million in May

The average price of cannabis items sold dropped from $28.79 in May 2025 to $26.61 for the same…

News June 10
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Cannabis legislation could break Virginia’s budget impasse

Gov. Abigail Spanberger could support folding a regulated adult-use retail framework into the budget after vetoing a standalone…

News June 9
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New Mexico built a successful cannabis market without the hype

New Mexico’s cannabis market is growing. It’s not flashy or headline-grabbing; it’s a steady climb to statewide success.

News June 9
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Will rescheduling revive medical cannabis? It depends on the state

The opportunity is not just tax relief or capital access – it’s rebuilding cannabis around wellness and products…

News June 8
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