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Marijuana-infused chocolate experiencing seasonal sales spike

Winter is peak season for marijuana-infused chocolates, according to edibles manufacturers and Seattle-based cannabis data provider Headset.

News February 11
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GOP senators’ bill would keep 280E for cannabis operators permanently intact

Two Republican U.S. senators have introduced a bill that would continue to ban federal tax deductions for the…

News February 10
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White couple appeals dismissal of Rhode Island marijuana social equity lawsuit

A white California couple challenging marijuana social equity provisions across the country has appealed a recent dismissal of…

News February 10
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Claims of marijuana testing lab fraud hit New York’s $1 billion adult-use market

Familiar allegations of marijuana testing lab fraud - including vape oil cartridges with "certified" total cannabinoids of more…

News February 10
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Hawaii House kills recreational marijuana bill again

Efforts to legalize recreational marijuana and establish a retail program in Hawaii have been thwarted again by the…

News February 7
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MSO iAnthus selling cannabis stores, cultivation facility in Arizona

Cannabis multistate operator iAnthus Capital Holdings is selling two Arizona marijuana stores and a cultivation facility to Sonoran…

News February 7
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What does the marijuana industry have in common with Harley-Davidson?

From 2014 to 2023, Harley-Davidson’s sales plummeted by 37%. Similarly, state-regulated marijuana markets are contending with slowing sales…

News February 7
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Village Farms subsidiary set to begin cannabis deliveries in Netherlands

Village Farms International’s recent acquisition in the Netherlands is slated to begin cannabis deliveries to Dutch coffee shops…

News February 6
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Marijuana makes Broadway premiere in Playbill theater magazine ad

New York cannabis retailer The Travel Agency has become the first marijuana business to advertise in Playbill, the…

News February 6
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Illinois posts record $2 billion in cannabis sales in 2024

Total sales of adult-use and medical marijuana in Illinois topped a record $2 billion in 2024.

News February 6
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