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California emergency orders restricting intoxicating hemp products now in effect

Emergency regulations issued by California Gov. Gavin Newsom a few weeks ago limiting the sale and production of…

News September 24
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Audit: Connecticut cannabis social equity agency followed ‘questionable practices’

The agency that oversees Connecticut's cannabis social equity funding and license approval is a dysfunctional workplace with no…

News September 24
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Marijuana advocates optimistic Florida will legalize adult-use sales

Marijuana companies operating in Florida are optimistic Amendment 3, the adult-use cannabis ballot referendum, will be successful with…

News September 24
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New York’s cannabis social equity director resigns

The leader of New York’s cannabis social equity program has resigned in the latest shake-up in the state's…

News September 23
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Licensing glut has New Mexico’s legacy marijuana businesses closing, downsizing

Many legacy marijuana businesses in New Mexico are closing or downsizing because the state has issued so many…

News September 23
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Martha’s Vineyard cannabis operator Fine Fettle poised for sale

Massachusetts-based Black Harbor Group is positioned to purchase Fine Fettle, a licensed cannabis cultivator and manufacturer located on…

News September 20
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Cannabis operator Ayr Wellness loses CEO David Goubert

David Goubert resigned as president and CEO of cannabis multistate operator Ayr Wellness.

News September 19
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Second phase of German adult-use marijuana market launch in jeopardy

Germany’s long-anticipated “Pillar 2,” which would launch adult-use marijuana sales as part of a limited-duration pilot project, is…

News September 19
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Audience and purpose drive cannabis sales: Q&A with Kanha Global’s Angela Cheng

Targeted marketing plans that align with local and cultural values are essential for marijuana companies seeking to maximize…

News September 19
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Massachusetts voters could legalize psychedelics in November

This November, Massachusetts voters could legalize psychedelics and create a regulated-access model for treating mental health conditions.

News September 18
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