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Florida’s top marijuana regulator steps down

Florida’s top marijuana regulator is stepping down after three years to take a position as deputy general counsel…

News August 7
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Consolidation or ‘partnership’? Cannabis software deal leaves industry guessing

The last major cannabis tracking software consolidation may be underway via a "partnership" between Metrc and BioTrack.

News August 7
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New York suspends cannabis track-and-trace deadline amid Metrc, Biotrack deal

News Tuesday of a "strategic partnership" between the two leading providers of track-and-trace software to marijuana regulators disrupted…

News August 6
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‘Disastrous’ fee hikes for Los Angeles marijuana businesses approved

Marijuana businesses in Los Angeles will pay thousands of dollars more in fees after across-the-board hikes were approved…

News August 6
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Marijuana companies take action to appease Donald Trump

Major marijuana companies appear to be following the lead of other corporate interests and are appeasing the Trump…

News August 6
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First cannabis consumption lounges open in New Jersey

Two cannabis consumption lounges have opened in Atlantic City, New Jersey, as police crack down on smoking marijuana…

News August 5
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Tribal cannabis operator enters mainstream Michigan marijuana market

Michigan has reached its first tribal-state cannabis compact, allowing the Bay Mills Indian Community to participate in the…

News August 4
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Ban on hemp-derived THC passes Texas Senate – again

A ban on hemp-derived THC passed the Texas state Senate for a second time this year on Friday.

News August 4
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Cannabis brands leverage media partnership for enhanced visibility

Two Colorado cannabis brands have created a limited-edition line of infused pre-rolls for a long-running independent media outlet,…

News August 4
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How to navigate cannabis regulations: 6 key compliance tips

Navigating cannabis regulations can feel like a high-stakes poker game. Here are six key compliance tips to help…

News August 3
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