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3 states increase cannabis levies as ideal tax rate remains elusive

Three states are raising cannabis taxes this year in response to budget deficits, with more predicted shortfalls looming…

News July 9
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THC potency inflated in most Colorado marijuana flower, study shows

Most marijuana products in Colorado are mislabeled, with actual THC potency “significantly lower” than the verified lab results,…

News July 8
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District of Columbia medical marijuana sales soar, but many dispensaries are struggling

While overall medical marijuana sales in Washington, D.C., have nearly doubled since January, dispensaries that converted from “gifting”…

News July 8
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Massachusetts on track to set cannabis consumption lounge regulations this fall

Massachusetts could have regulations for cannabis social consumption lounges in place by October.

News July 3
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Despite New Jersey’s wealth and dense population, marijuana market not reaching potential

Nearly five years after New Jersey voters signaled their desire for a robust marijuana marketplace, the state's cannabis…

News July 3
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New York consulting firm to evaluate Missouri’s marijuana market

Missouri regulators have awarded New York-based Cannabis Public Policy Consulting a $238,700 contract to study the state’s marijuana…

News July 2
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Marijuana MSO TerrAscend is planning to exit Michigan market

Marijuana multistate operator TerrAscend Corp. is pulling out of the Michigan market after completing a review of its…

News July 1
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Delaware to launch recreational cannabis sales on Aug. 1

Delaware will launch recreational cannabis sales on Aug. 1, state officials announced Tuesday, making the state the 22nd…

News July 1
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Are THC potency caps a move toward marijuana prohibition? Debate is brewing

With many consumers demanding high-potency cannabis, a debate is swirling over whether states where marijuana is regulated should…

News July 1
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2 board members, including Kris Krane, resign from marijuana operator 4Front

Two board members of 4Front Ventures Corp. have resigned as the marijuana company wrestles with receivership and bankruptcy…

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