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California hemp fight signals long-term struggle with marijuana

The battle in California over how to regulate intoxicating hemp products exemplifies the issue facing regulated marijuana markets…

News August 19
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California hemp stakeholders celebrate as restrictions are scuttled – for now

California hemp interests are celebrating after a push by marijuana regulators and the governor to strictly regulate intoxicating…

News August 16
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Judge dismisses challenge to Wyoming’s ban on hemp-derived THC products

Wyoming’s ban on the sale of delta-8 and other hemp-derived THC products will remain in place after a…

News August 16
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Teamsters unionize fourth Verano cannabis store in Illinois

The Evanston, Illinois, location of the Zen Leaf cannabis retail chain “voted overwhelmingly” to join the International Brotherhood…

News August 16
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Rescheduling alone wouldn’t solve the marijuana industry’s banking problem

Marijuana rescheduling would alleviate certain burdens for regulated operators but would do little to address cannabis banking difficulties.

News August 16
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NORML: ‘No rational explanation’ for Missouri raising limits for toxic additive

The Missouri chapter of NORML is pushing back on the state's new regulations in that allow higher levels…

News August 15
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US alerts hemp sector to new Chinese CBD regulations

China is shifting its regulations on CBD production that could lead to legalized production in the East Asia…

News August 15
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California seizes 2.2 million illicit cannabis packages in Los Angeles Toy District raid

California authorities seized 2.2 million illicit cannabis packages -many designed to appeal to children - during a sting…

News August 15
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Marijuana MSOs set up high-risk fight with IRS over 280E of tax code

Tens of millions of dollars in tax savings and a quick increase in available cash are some of…

News August 15
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Cannabis operator TerrAscend secures $140 million loan

TerrAscend Corp., a Canadian-headquartered cannabis operator with U.S. assets, has closed on a $140 million senior secured term…

News August 14
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