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Cannabis seed-to-sale software giant Metrc pivots focus to companies

Cannabis seed-to-sale tracking company Metrc has shifted its focus from state governments to companies as its footprint has…

News October 12
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Utah medical marijuana dispensary workers vote to unionize with UFCW

Employees of Dragonfly Wellness, a medical marijuana dispensary in Salt Lake City, voted to join the United Food…

News September 28
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States give marijuana data to Biden administration for rescheduling review

At least five states with medical marijuana programs have shared key data - including the products patients are…

News July 13
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US hemp plantings plummet in 2022 as production shifts to northern states

Hemp plantings in the United States were nearly cut in half in 2022, with 28,400 acres dedicated to…

News May 9
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Curaleaf acquires Utah medical cannabis retailer for $20 million

New York-based Curaleaf Holdings is spending $20 million to acquire Deseret Wellness, the largest medical cannabis retailer in…

News March 30
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Synthetic cannabinoids further rift between marijuana and hemp industries

A recent ruling from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration classifying a synthetic cannabinoid as a Schedule 1 drug…

News March 13
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Utah medical marijuana sales up nearly 60% to $118.7 million in 2022

Medical cannabis sales in Utah increased by 59% between 2021 and 2022, according to data published by the…

News February 24
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New year brings new laws, rules for cannabis businesses nationwide

With the start of a new year, cannabis companies across the country are tweaking their business models to…

News January 30
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Utah to seek curbs on delta-8 THC, other synthetics in medical marijuana market

Utah regulators say they’re pushing for new rules governing the presence of delta-8 THC and other synthetic cannabinoids…

News November 29
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High Times parent buys Moxie’s California marijuana operations

The parent company of the High Times marijuana brand signed a definitive agreement to acquire the California operations…

News November 14
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