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New York gov taps state insiders for key roles at cannabis regulatory agency

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is continuing her leadership shake-up at the Office of Cannabis Management, the state’s…

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Connecticut governor pauses state’s marijuana social equity fund for review

Connecticut's governor is halting the distribution of funds from the state's marijuana social equity fund while the program…

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California hemp bill could bring ‘clarity,’ squash intoxicating derivatives

As state governments nationwide grapple with how to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids, California could integrate marijuana and hemp producers…

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Big win for Florida hemp industry as governor vetoes proposed ban

In a major win for the state's hemp industry and a setback for regulated marijuana, Florida's governor vetoed…

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Nebraska’s third attempt to put medical marijuana on ballot lacking signatures

A third attempt to put medical marijuana before Nebraska voters is 30,000 signatures short of its goal.

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Most New York cannabis operators to save big without potency tax

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push to replace the state’s potency tax on cannabis products with a flat…

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Marijuana brand Stiiizy hit with lawsuit alleging marketing to youth

Marijuana brand Stiiizy has triggered a public health crisis among teens by “marketing dangerous, high potency marijuana vaporizers”…

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NH lawmakers reach adult-use cannabis compromise, but passage uncertain

Negotiators from both chambers of the New Hampshire Legislature agreed on concessions to an adult-use cannabis bill, but…

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Canopy Growth prepares to raise $250 million for marijuana investments

Days after exercising an option to acquire a U.S.-based marijuana multistate operator, onetime billion-dollar cannabis giant Canopy Growth…

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Missouri picks 48 cannabis microbusiness applicants in second lottery round

Forty-eight applicants in Missouri have been chosen in the second round of a licensing lottery to receive cannabis…

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