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New York Clears the Way for Small Cannabis Growers to Sell at Farmers' Markets
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New York Clears the Way for Small Cannabis Growers to Sell at Farmers' Markets

New York just handed its smallest cannabis operators a real shot at reaching customers. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill on Thursday that lets marijuan...

Aug 6, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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Rhode Island Refunds Cannabis License Fees and Restarts Its Licensing Process
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Rhode Island Refunds Cannabis License Fees and Restarts Its Licensing Process

Rhode Island is hitting the reset button on its cannabis retail rollout, and 75 would-be shop owners are getting their money back in the process.

Jul 27, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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THC Drinks Are Coming to Lollapalooza for the First Time
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THC Drinks Are Coming to Lollapalooza for the First Time

Cannabis just landed one of the biggest stages in live music. For the first time ever, Lollapalooza will serve infused THC beverages, giving fans a ne...

Jul 25, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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More Than 100 Jobs Cut as Two California Cannabis Manufacturers Downsize
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More Than 100 Jobs Cut as Two California Cannabis Manufacturers Downsize

The pain in California's cannabis market just got a lot more personal. Two big manufacturers are cutting more than 100 jobs between them, and both sit...

Jul 25, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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Nebraska Sets a Steep Price Tag on Medical Cannabis Licenses
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Nebraska Sets a Steep Price Tag on Medical Cannabis Licenses

Nebraska just showed its hand on what it will cost to run a medical cannabis business in the state.

Jul 21, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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