As the cannabis industry continues to evolve and mature, brands must adapt their marketing strategies to stay competitive and drive growth. If you invest wisely in your marketing efforts, you’ll…

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The Oregon lawmaker has championed cannabis policy changes on Capitol Hill for nearly three decades. Half a century ago, a Republican hog farmer delivered the most convincing argument for cannabis…

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The industry looks back wistfully on a past year of promise but little delivery, and wonders what next under Trump For those awaiting the end of cannabis prohibition in the US, 2024…

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Reflecting multiple states rejection of marijuana legalization efforts and ushering in an administration seemingly hostile to cannabis, Red Wednesday revealed how uncertain regulatory policy, coupled with Herculean operational challenges, stripped…

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The appeals court, in a separate case, said the AMCC’s appeals process appears to be inadequate and not compliant with state laws. While upholding some actions taken by the Alabama…

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After Youngkin’s veto, bipartisan effort aims to regulate and tax adult-use marijuana, fueling debate over safety and economic benefits. Virginia lawmakers are preparing to reintroduce bipartisan legislation aimed at creating…

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Two men in Rochester, N.Y., died after being infected with a rare fungus found in bat feces, which is sometimes used as fertilizer, researchers wrote in a medical journal. The…

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By Harold C. Smith is founder and CEO of Cannametrix, LLC An increasing number of people are drawn to explore cannabis as an alternative to traditional medicines. There may be…

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By Vince Sliwoski, Managing Partner Harris Sliwoski Welcome the ninth annual “State of the State” post on Oregon cannabis. I feel like an old man. As compared to 2023, things this…

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Documents made public by the U.S. attorney’s office last week allege that a public official who fits the profile of state Sen. Susan Rubio was part of sprawling cannabis bribery…

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