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2 board members, including Kris Krane, resign from marijuana operator 4Front

Two board members of 4Front Ventures Corp. have resigned as the marijuana company wrestles with receivership and bankruptcy…

News June 30
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Independent cannabis operators versus MSOs? Consumers don’t walk the talk

As cannabis businesses strive to establish brand loyalty, they’re learning that consumer purchasing habits don’t always align with…

News June 30
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Maine hikes adult-use marijuana tax 40%; consumption lounge bill stalls

Maine’s adult-use marijuana tax will increase from 10% to 14% starting Jan. 1 under the $11.3 billion state…

News June 27
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Judge tosses lawsuit against Nebraska’s medical cannabis program

A Nebraska judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging the state’s medical cannabis program is unconstitutional because marijuana remains…

News June 27
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Principals of cannabis ad platform Weedmaps back out of stock purchase

WM Technology co-founders Douglas Francis and Justin Hartfield are backing out of a deal to purchase the company's…

News June 26
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Marijuana banking will follow major budget bill, Congress promises

Instead of marijuana rescheduling, the likeliest federal policy reform in 2025 will be marijuana banking protections. But Congress…

News June 26
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California lawmakers fail to include cannabis tax relief in budget bill

Faint hopes for California cannabis industry excise tax relief evaporated Wednesday when lawmakers failed to squeeze a freeze…

News June 26
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Ohio lawmakers unlikely to change recreational marijuana law before break

It appears unlikely that Ohio lawmakers will make changes to the state’s recreational marijuana law before their summer…

News June 25
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Arkansas nears annual medical marijuana sales mark with $121M-plus through May

With Arkansas’ medical marijuana sales exceeding $121 million through May, the state is on track to break its…

News June 24
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Mature cannabis markets see job losses while emerging states boom

Despite a 4.5% increase in revenue that reached $30.1 billion in 2024, the regulated marijuana industry experienced a…

News June 24
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