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Marijuana sales-tax challenge heads to Missouri Supreme Court

A Missouri lawsuit challenging double taxation by local and county municipalities on marijuana sales will be heard by…

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Pre-rolls close in on top cannabis sales spot in Canada

Cannabis sales in Canada dropped last year, but pre-roll sales continued to rise and are on the verge…

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New Jersey governor proposes stiff marijuana tax hike, new hemp levy

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is proposing a significant tax hike on the state’s $1 billion adult-use marijuana…

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Women are driving the wellness revolution in cannabis

Women are driving innovation and shaping cannabis market trends, which could be the way to reinvigorate the struggling…

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MariMed closes $11 million acquisition of Delaware marijuana company

Massachusetts-based marijuana multistate operator MariMed has closed on its $11 million acquisition of First State Compassion Center in…

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Native Roots co-founder sues former marijuana business partner again

A co-founder of Denver-based Native Roots Cannabis Co. has filed a 52-page lawsuit on top of the current…

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Legal California cannabis production increases by double digits, report says

Legal cannabis production in California increased by 11.8% to 1.4 million pounds in 2024, according to a new…

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Green Thumb CEO has dire outlook on federal marijuana reform prospects

Green Thumb Industries CEO Ben Kovler offered a bleak outlook on national marijuana reform and sharp criticism of…

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DC authorities shutter 25 unlicensed marijuana stores during crackdown

Authorities in Washington, D.C., say they have shut down 25 unlicensed marijuana “gifting stores” over the past six…

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From client to co-founder, Storz & Bickel executive on US tour to drum up cannabis business

Co-founder Jürgen Bickel discusses Storz & Bickel's rigorous testing protocols, the growth of Germany’s medical cannabis market and…

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