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Feds warn 6 more companies to stop selling delta-8 THC in ‘copycat’ labels

Federal authorities have warned six companies selling products containing intoxicating hemp-derived delta-8 THC in packaging that mimics popular…

News July 17
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Like a fine wine: Cannabis operators turn to Ganjier program to educate employees

Cannabis firms are educating employees via the Ganjier Product Specialist program's online courses, live training and in-person exams.

News July 17
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Trump VP pick Vance opposed marijuana banking but silent on legalization

U.S. Sen. JD Vance, the Ohio Republican whom Donald Trump picked as his running mate for the November…

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Canadian cannabis operator SNDL implements restructuring plan

Canadian cannabis and alcohol company SNDL is implementing wide-ranging cost-cutting measures to reduce expenses and improve efficiencies.

News July 16
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Unknown compounds found in marijuana testing samples, lab owners say

There’s evidence some marijuana samples submitted for testing contain a mysterious “soup” of dozens of unknown compounds never…

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Pennsylvania budget doesn’t include adult-use marijuana legalization

Pennsylvania state lawmakers passed an annual budget without the adult-use marijuana legalization - and accompanying revenue - that the…

News July 15
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Curaleaf joins marijuana multistate operators pivoting to hemp-derived THC

Curaleaf Holdings almost exited hemp but instead decided to go all in, joining a growing trend among marijuana…

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Metrc secures $113M cannabis track-and-trace contract extension in California

California's cannabis regulatory agency has extended the state's contract with Florida-based marijuana track-and-trace software company Metrc.

News July 12
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Colorado medical marijuana patient numbers hit new low

The number of medical marijuana patients in Colorado is the lowest it’s been since 2014, when adult-use sales…

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What to do when your marijuana business goes up in smoke

Bankruptcy hasn’t been an option for most marijuana companies, but restrictions do not apply to Chapter 15, or…

News July 12
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