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US Hemp Authority offers certification program for intoxicating products

Absent federal regulations for the $28.4 billion market for goods containing intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids, a major hemp advocacy…

News October 18
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Illinois adult-use marijuana sales drop 2% in September to $136.5 million

Adult-use marijuana sales in Illinois were down a little more than 2% in September compared to the same…

News October 18
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Why cannabis OGs shouldn’t fear multistate operators

Plenty of legacy OGs fear that MSOs might overtake their home markets. But by understanding the role of…

News October 18
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California marijuana lab official fired for violations, not whistleblowing, state says

California's marijuana regulatory agency is denying claims that a former top official was fired for highlighting widespread problems…

News October 17
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New Delaware law protects banks that work with state’s marijuana businesses

Financial institutions that serve licensed marijuana businesses in Delaware will be protected from state-level prosecution under a bill…

News October 17
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Cannabis sales in Ontario, Canada, rise 21% in first half of year

Cannabis sales in Ontario, Canada, surged during the first half of the year, with licensed retailers selling 21%…

News October 17
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California regulators revoke K.U.S.H. Collective’s cannabis business license

California regulators on Wednesday revoked the business license of K.U.S.H. Collective and issued a consumer advisory for all…

News October 16
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New York City program offers loans to cannabis social equity retailers

New York City has launched a low-interest loan program designed to provide affordable capital to licensed cannabis social…

News October 16
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Wyld dominates edibles category in adult-use marijuana markets

Wyld is well on its way to becoming the top-selling edibles brand in every state, a goal the…

News October 16
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Connecticut’s cannabis sales decline 12% in September

Total cannabis sales in Connecticut dropped 12% in September, according to recently released data.

News October 15
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