Do government-run cannabis retail sales work?
Minnesota tests government-run cannabis retail. Explore how municipal ownership models impact commercial brands, market …
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DEA confirms no cannabis overdose deaths (Newsletter: October 6, 2026)
DEA confirms no cannabis overdose deaths while federal tax guidance advances. Essential updates for dispensary owners an…
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Missouri Proposes Changing Cannabis Facilities Rules
Missouri DHSS proposes cannabis rule changes clarifying facility ownership requirements and the impact of compliance vio…
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There Are ‘No Deaths From Overdose Of Marijuana,’ DEA Confirms In Updated Report
DEA confirms zero reported fatal cannabis overdoses in its 2026 edition of the Drugs of Abuse publication, impacting bra…
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Missouri Supreme Court Hears Case Challenging Cannabis Business Application Process
Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments on a cannabis licensing case challenging the state's 2019 application process and…
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Poll: 71% of Massachusetts Voters Oppose Proposal to Repeal Cannabis Industry
A new UNH poll shows 71% of Massachusetts voters oppose a ballot measure to repeal adult-use cannabis, securing market s…
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Report: Dutch Pilot Cannabis Legalization Program Led to More Diversified Market
Dutch cannabis legalization pilot report shows regulated supply chains lead to increased product market diversification …
Read more →Struggling New York cannabis operators pay workers better than other employers, survey finds
New York cannabis operators pay higher wages despite financial strain, opposing a proposed 2027 prevailing wage mandate …
Read more →Most Missouri cannabis operators opted out of DEA registration. Was it a mistake?
Two-thirds of Missouri cannabis operators skipped DEA registration after federal rescheduling. Read the business impact …
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25 Years Of Drug Decriminalization In Portugal Shows Importance Of Investing In Public Health Approach (Op-Ed)
Examine lessons from 25 years of drug decriminalization in Portugal and what public health approaches mean for modern re…
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The Next Attack on Legal Marijuana Is Here
Prohibitionist groups are intensifying attacks on state cannabis markets and blocking reform. Read how this political pu…
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Marijuana Dispensary Owner Says DEA Is Forcing Her To Fire Workers In Order To Get Federal Protections Under Trump’s Rescheduling Move
Mississippi dispensary owner fights DEA rules requiring worker termination for federal rescheduling protections, impacti…
Read more →Why cannabis growers are locking in harvest labor now
Cannabis growers secure harvest labor early as Croptober drives seasonal hiring to yearly peaks, impacting Q4 inventory …
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Addressing Cannabis Safety Issues Is A Strength, Not A Weakness, For The Legalization Movement (Op-Ed)
Addressing cannabis safety issues proactively protects legal access, builds consumer trust, and strengthens the industry…
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State Department Warns Americans Against Traveling Internationally With Marijuana Or CBD Products
U.S. State Department warns against international travel with cannabis or CBD. What dispensaries and brands need to know…
Read more →Ohio cannabis store voluntarily closes as state investigates ‘serious health events’
An MSO closes an Ohio cannabis store as state regulators investigate serious health events tied to suspected customers.
Read more →Don’t Fall Over the Ridge
Analyze how complex vendor technologies and AI software impact cannabis business operations and financial management str…
Read more →New Hampshire Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto Of Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Cultivation In Greenhouses
New Hampshire lawmakers override the governor's veto, allowing medical marijuana businesses to cultivate cannabis in gre…
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Ohio Marijuana Prices Are Much Higher Than Those In Neighboring Michigan
Ohio cannabis prices remain higher than Michigan's, driving cross-border shopping and impacting local dispensary margins…
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Mississippi’s Only Two Cannabis Testing Labs Merge
Mississippi's only two cannabis testing labs, Steep Hill and Alchemy Analytics, merge to ensure market stability and lon…
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New Bipartisan Bill In Congress Would Keep Hemp THC Drinks Federally Legal And Regulated Like Alcohol
Congress introduces bipartisan bill to keep hemp-derived THC drinks legal and regulated like alcohol, offering potential…
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New York Gov. Signs Law to Allow Farmers Market Cannabis Sales
New York Gov. Hochul signs law allowing cannabis sales at farmers markets, expanding reach for microbusinesses and chang…
Read more →Senate votes to delay hemp THC product ban (Newsletter: August 10, 2026)
Senate delays hemp THC ban while payment processors restrict CBD merchants. Insights on how evolving hemp policies impac…
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So Many Georgia Patients Are Signing Up For Expanded Medical Marijuana Law That Officials Are Having Trouble Processing Them All
Georgia's medical cannabis program faces processing delays due to a surge in patient registrations following recent legi…
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Rhode Island Officials Restart Marijuana Business Licensing Process After End Of Litigation That Blocked Prior Effort
Rhode Island resumes cannabis retail licensing after federal litigation concludes. New application window opens for pros…
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Square Tells Businesses To Stop Selling Hemp And CBD Products In Light Of Upcoming Federal Ban
Square is dropping CBD and hemp merchants due to federal regulatory concerns. Businesses must secure alternative payment…
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North Carolina Bill To Ban Hemp THC Products Won’t Get A House Vote Until At Least November
North Carolina lawmakers delay a vote on banning hemp-derived THC products until November, offering temporary relief for…
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GOP Senator Aims To Keep Hemp THC Product Ban On Track For November With New Amendment
Senator Ted Budd pushes to finalize a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products by November, threatening the current lega…
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Alcohol retailers push Congress to keep hemp THC drinks legal (Newsletter: August 4, 2026)
Alcohol retailers lobby for hemp THC drink legality as states face litigation and new federal color-coding legislation e…
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Alcohol Retailers Celebrate Senate’s Move To Keep Hemp THC Drinks Legal, For Now
The Senate delays federal recriminalization of hemp THC drinks, offering retailers a window to advocate for permanent, r…
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