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Ohio cannabis sales increase, on pace to set new annual record

Medical and adult-use cannabis sales have reached $684.6 million through July 11, with 150.3 million units of marijuana…

News August 14
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Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers can apply for medical permits, with DEA and tax benefits possible

Holding a medical license changes an operator’s regulatory status and makes them eligible to register with the DEA.

News August 13
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Michigan lawmaker pushing repeal of ‘deceitful’ new cannabis tax that’s closing stores

In response to a new 24% Michigan cannabis tax that's depressing sales and closing stores, a state lawmaker…

News August 12
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How federal marijuana rescheduling rewrites the rules for cannabis business leases

Schedule 3 lets medical cannabis operators deduct rent for the first time.

News August 12
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Will Congress save hemp THC beverages from the looming federal ban?

Hemp THC beverage operators are hopeful a bipartisan proposal to legalize and tax the sale of low-dose drinks…

News August 11
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Why a Massachusetts town owes the cannabis industry $2 million

A Massachusetts city must pay three cannabis stores more than $2 million to repay money it misspent on…

News August 7
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New York legalizes cannabis sales at farmers’ markets, pop-up events

Licensed cannabis microbusinesses can now sell their products at pop-up venues such as farmers’ markets and community events.

News August 7
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Another Colorado cannabis cultivation operation shuts down after acquisition

The layoffs come days after Verdant, a cannabis investment and operations platform, acquired the Native Roots stores in…

News August 6
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How cannabis retailers can leverage market data to boost revenue

Most operators don’t know what to buy, why they need it or what decisions the data can drive…

News August 6
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Georgia medical cannabis patient growth continues to surge

Georgia's medical cannabis patient registry posted its fastest growth in a decade after a new law eased access.

News August 5
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