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Oklahoma imposes stricter rules for cannabis testing labs, seeks THCA ban

Oklahoma has enacted stricter standards for medical cannabis testing laboratories, including a state reference lab to double-check results…

News July 31
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Sustainable cannabis cultivation methods boost efficiency and the bottom line

With increased state regulations, applied science and the grow environment are just as important to cannabis cultivation as…

News July 31
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Virginia fines hemp businesses nearly $11 million for violating rules

Authorities in Virginia levied $10.77 million in fines on almost 350 businesses across the state for violating rules…

News July 30
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Verano spending $105M to buy cannabis licenses in 2 markets from Cannabist Co.

Chicago-based cannabis multistate operator Verano Holdings Corp. will pay $105 million to The Cannabist Co. to acquire the…

News July 29
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DEA still has doubts about marijuana rescheduling, GOP lawmakers claim

Two leading congressional Republicans wrote a letter to Biden administration officials expressing concern with the marijuana rescheduling process’…

News July 29
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Trulieve Cannabis donates $5 million more to adult-use campaign in Florida

Multistate operator Trulieve Cannabis Corp. contributed another $5 million to the adult-use marijuana legalization campaign in its home…

News July 29
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MJBizCon’s social equity scholarship program returns

MJBizCon, the world’s largest cannabis business conference and trade show, once again is offering scholarships for social equity…

News July 26
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Minnesota starts adult-use marijuana social equity license application process

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management has opened its first social equity business license application window for the state's…

News July 26
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How to navigate the challenges of cannabis real estate

Cannabis businesses must contend with a complex regulatory landscape and wary financial sector that makes securing and managing…

News July 26
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Union’s initiative to organize Oregon marijuana workers nears ballot

An Oregon union has spent more than $2 million trying to get an initiative on the November ballot…

News July 25
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