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Canadian province Ontario pledges $31 million toward illicit cannabis battle

The government of Ontario, Canada, pledged $31 million to an agency responsible for fighting the illicit cannabis market…

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Election Day holds promise for marijuana industry reforms across United States

For the first time, both the marijuana-reform movement and the $32 billion U.S. cannabis industry have little to…

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Florida governor lands more hemp money to fight adult-use legalization, report says

Companies that sell products with significant amounts of intoxicating THC - but under the guise that it’s federally…

News November 4
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Nevada marijuana operator Deep Roots Harvest acquires The Source

Deep Roots Harvest has acquired fellow Nevada marijuana operator The Source in a deal that includes a portfolio…

News November 4
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Cannabis markets on the ballot could generate $3 billion in first year

If approved by voters on Tuesday, new regulated marijuana markets in Florida, Nebraska and North Dakota could collectively…

News November 4
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DEA picks 25 to participate in marijuana rescheduling hearing

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has contacted 25 “designated participants” to testify at a Dec. 2 hearing about…

News October 31
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California report spotlights potential risks of high-potency marijuana

A new California report highlights potential risks associated with high-potency marijuana and recommends further restrictions on marketing, product…

News October 31
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2 German cities to launch adult-use cannabis sales pilot project in 2025

A limited number of residents of two German cities will be allowed to buy legal adult-use cannabis in…

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Arizona marijuana operators can start delivering to adult-use consumers Nov. 1

Starting Nov. 1, vertically integrated marijuana companies in Arizona will be permitted to deliver products to adult-use consumers.

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Former NBA stars take their shots in the cannabis industry

Al Harrington is among the cast of former NBA players who have entered the cannabis industry.

News October 31
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