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MO hikes allowable amount of vitamin E acetate, culprit in marijuana vape crisis

Missouri regulators have raised the allowable limit for vitamin E acetate in regulated marijuana products from 0.2 parts…

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Oklahoma medical cannabis regulator cutting 10% of staff

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority plans to eliminate 10% of its workforce in a reorganization amid an exodus…

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Half of eligible marijuana social equity retailers in Illinois at risk of losing licenses

Five years after establishing one of the first state-run social equity programs, only half of Illinois' eligible marijuana…

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3 more cannabis products recalled in California for pesticides

California’s chief marijuana regulator on Wednesday announced two more cannabis product recalls related to a pesticide scandal that…

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Like a fine wine: Cannabis operators turn to Ganjier program to educate employees

Cannabis firms are educating employees via the Ganjier Product Specialist program's online courses, live training and in-person exams.

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Trump VP pick Vance opposed marijuana banking but silent on legalization

U.S. Sen. JD Vance, the Ohio Republican whom Donald Trump picked as his running mate for the November…

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Canadian cannabis operator SNDL implements restructuring plan

Canadian cannabis and alcohol company SNDL is implementing wide-ranging cost-cutting measures to reduce expenses and improve efficiencies.

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Cannabis MSO Ascend seeks ‘financial flexibility’ via $235M private placement

Cannabis multistate operator Ascend Wellness Holdings said it's received commitments to raise $235 million in a private placement.

News July 15
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Pennsylvania budget doesn’t include adult-use marijuana legalization

Pennsylvania state lawmakers passed an annual budget without the adult-use marijuana legalization - and accompanying revenue - that the…

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Curaleaf joins marijuana multistate operators pivoting to hemp-derived THC

Curaleaf Holdings almost exited hemp but instead decided to go all in, joining a growing trend among marijuana…

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