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Mass. voters tricked by campaign to end legal cannabis sales urged to act

The Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association is urging voters who suspect they're victims of a fraudulent campaign to contact…

News November 25
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How cannabis businesses can go digital while thwarting hackers

The cannabis industry’s digital transformation is creating a new challenge for dispensary owners: cybersecurity.

News November 25
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Government-run cannabis stores moving ahead in Minnesota

Minnesota’s first government-run cannabis store is expected to open in mid-2026 in the city of Osseo.

News November 24
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How Gen Z’s buying habits are reshaping legal cannabis retail

Cannabis operators are watching an unexpected consumer shift transform retail. Gen Z, the industry’s youngest legal consumers, are…

News November 24
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Amid fraud claims, campaign to end Mass. adult-use cannabis claims win

Dogged by accusations of voter fraud, the campaign to halt adult-use marijuana sales in Massachusetts is claiming another…

News November 24
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Texas advances hemp regulations despite federal THC crackdown

Texas, the largest hemp THC market in the U.S., is forging ahead with state-level regulations despite looming federal…

News November 21
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Big marijuana operators sue New York state to halt inversion, launch track and trace

Large New York marijuana operators are asking a state judge to compel state regulators to crack down on…

News November 20
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Ohio will allow hemp THC drinks amid federal ban – with conditions

Low-dose THC drinks can be sold for a limited time at grocery stores, convenience stores, bars and restaurants.

News November 20
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Marijuana powerhouse Cookies risks ‘insolvency’ after judgment

A judge ordered Cookies to steer its main revenue streams to service a creditor's debt.

News November 20
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Florida adult-use marijuana legalization advances past state opposition

A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize adult-use marijuana in Florida is moving forward amid legal battle.

News November 19
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