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Meet the finalists for the 2025 MJBowl cannabis competition

MJBowl, the new bi-coastal cannabis competition from MJBizCon and social review platform Budist, is ready to introduce this…

News November 24
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Government-run cannabis stores moving ahead in Minnesota

Minnesota’s first government-run cannabis store is expected to open in mid-2026 in the city of Osseo.

News November 24
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How Gen Z’s buying habits are reshaping legal cannabis retail

Cannabis operators are watching an unexpected consumer shift transform retail. Gen Z, the industry’s youngest legal consumers, are…

News November 24
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Amid fraud claims, campaign to end Mass. adult-use cannabis claims win

Dogged by accusations of voter fraud, the campaign to halt adult-use marijuana sales in Massachusetts is claiming another…

News November 24
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Texas advances hemp regulations despite federal THC crackdown

Texas, the largest hemp THC market in the U.S., is forging ahead with state-level regulations despite looming federal…

News November 21
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Why the hemp-derived THC debate demands clarity, not a ban

The hemp THC debate is a call for clarity and education rather than bans.

News November 21
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Ohio will allow hemp THC drinks amid federal ban – with conditions

Low-dose THC drinks can be sold for a limited time at grocery stores, convenience stores, bars and restaurants.

News November 20
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Marijuana powerhouse Cookies risks ‘insolvency’ after judgment

A judge ordered Cookies to steer its main revenue streams to service a creditor's debt.

News November 20
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States abandon hemp THC regulations after federal ban

Following Congress's lead, states are moving away from hemp THC regulations and towards banning.

News November 19
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Florida adult-use marijuana legalization advances past state opposition

A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize adult-use marijuana in Florida is moving forward amid legal battle.

News November 19
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