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Ohio moves to restrict hemp THC and criminalize out-of-state marijuana

Ohio responded to the national ban on hemp THC by outlawing drinks after the end of 2026 and…

News December 10
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Stiiizy is biggest cannabis retailer in California after $25 million fire sale

The deal includes leases and licenses for 12 marijuana retail locations. With 58 California stores, Stiiizy is now…

News December 10
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Marijuana MSO Curaleaf to exit hemp THC market ahead of federal ban

Curaleaf Holdings will exit the hemp THC sector ahead of next year's federal ban, chairman and CEO Boris…

News December 10
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Massive new Michigan cannabis tax to take effect Jan. 1 after court hearing

A Michigan judge denied a request to halt the state’s 24% wholesale excise tax on cannabis that would…

News December 9
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How cannabis brands win at advertising and marketing

Brands can win at cannabis marketing and advertising despite the many restrictions imposed on them.

News December 9
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California cannabis sales tumbled after tax hike, data shows

Sales tumbled after lawmakers hiked California cannabis taxes, recent data shows.

News December 8
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From rosin gummies to hash holes: Meet the winners of MJBowl

Ten marijuana brands took home trophies from the inaugural MJBowl, a bi-coastal cannabis competition presented by MJBizCon and…

News December 5
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Are consumption lounges the ‘next frontier’ for legal cannabis?

From yoga sessions with edibles to paint-and-puff nights, marijuana lounges are the next chapter for the cannabis industry.

News December 5
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Nebraska Supreme Court hears argument to cancel medical marijuana legalization

A former state lawmaker believes Nebraska medical marijuana should never have happened.

News December 4
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The logistics crisis plaguing the Minnesota marijuana market launch

Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market is facing a logistical hurdle – a shortage of licensed transporters – that has…

News December 4
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