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Metrc secures $113M cannabis track-and-trace contract extension in California

California's cannabis regulatory agency has extended the state's contract with Florida-based marijuana track-and-trace software company Metrc.

News July 12
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Nominations open for Emjays cannabis awards during MJBizCon Week

The Emjays International Cannabis Awards, first introduced during MJBizCon Week in 2023, are returning Dec. 5 to the…

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Pesticide scandal shakes confidence in California cannabis market

California cannabis brands, retailers and testing labs are scrambling to regain the confidence of consumers in the wake…

News July 1
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Draft Farm Bill amendment puts hemp industry at risk

Some in Congress are threatening to dismantle the hemp industry, which was built by small businesses and American…

News June 28
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Kentucky medical marijuana business licensing begins July 1

Kentucky's application process for medical marijuana business licenses begins July 1, more than a year after the governor…

News June 27
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Proposed THC regulations threaten Japanese CBD industry

If the Japanese government implements proposed THC limits, more than 90% of CBD products currently on the market…

News June 26
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Pennsylvania marijuana operators vexed by state-mandated software

Pennsylvania's medical marijuana retailers recorded more than $1.3 billion in sales last year despite hiccups and outages that…

News June 24
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Colorado sues business that allegedly marketed marijuana as hemp

Colorado's attorney general is suing Greeley-based cannabis product retailer Gee Distributors, which does business as CBDDY, as well…

News June 18
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Ohio operators prep for launch of adult-use marijuana market

Ohio’s transition from a medical marijuana market to one that also offers adult-use sales will not follow the…

News June 18
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South Dakota medical cannabis registration fees are about to double

South Dakota medical cannabis operators soon will have to pay almost double for their registration certificates.

News June 12
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