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‘Biggest thing, ever’: Marijuana rescheduling recommendation hailed

The disclosure Wednesday that top Biden administration health officials this week officially recommended marijuana be reclassified from a…

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Arizona adult-use and medical cannabis sales drop again in May

Arizona's adult-use and medical cannabis sales declined again in May.

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Marijuana retailer Fika’s winning Fire & Flower bid was CA$36 million

Canadian marijuana retail company Fika Cannabis bid 36 million Canadian dollars ($26.6 million) at auction to acquire retail…

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New York judge reverses, pauses all marijuana licensing in state

In a stunning reversal, a New York state Supreme Court judge on Monday held up all business applications…

News August 29
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Arkansas medical cannabis sales hit $23.2 million in July

Arkansas medical cannabis sales are still on track for a record-breaking year after transactions in the state reached…

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Ohio extends deadline for some medical marijuana dispensaries to open

Ohio dispensaries granted medical marijuana retail licenses that haven’t yet opened for business won’t lose their permits as…

News August 29
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Oregon court pauses marijuana testing requirement for aspergillus mold

The Oregon Court of Appeals called for a temporary halt to a new marijuana lab-testing requirement for aspergillus,…

News August 29
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Canadian cannabis exports surge 50% to CA$160 million in 2022-23

Amid declining medical cannabis sales in Canada’s domestic market and cutthroat competition in the adult-use industry, some licensed…

News August 29
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Planet 13 acquires VidaCann for $49M in Florida marijuana expansion

Las Vegas-headquartered Planet 13 Holdings on Monday announced a $48.9 million deal to acquire Florida-based VidaCann’s vertically integrated…

News August 28
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Craft cannabis firm Atlantic Cultivation buying insolvent Tantalus brand

Craft cannabis cultivator Atlantic Cultivation is acquiring the brand of insolvent marijuana producer Tantalus Labs, the companies announced…

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