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The photos above show medical cannabis concentrate of the strain “Deep Sea” as sold and packaged by Ganja World in 14-gram baller jars.
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Unsafe Butane Levels in Cannabis Concentrate Spur Warning
After patients experienced adverse health reactions from the concentrate, Maine officials issued an advisory in connection with a cannabis delivery service.
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US Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Cannabis Users Access to Federal Employment, Security Clearances
The legislation would prevent an individual’s prior or current cannabis use from being a disqualifying factor in federal job opportunities.
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US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Assist Cannabis Businesses in Getting Insurance
The bipartisan legislation aims to shield insurance companies that serve the cannabis industry from federal prosecution and liability.
What’s causing your cannabis inventory variance?
What’s causing your cannabis inventory variance?
Discover 5 ways cannabis retailers can connect video, POS, and inventory data to uncover discrepancies faster, reduce shrink, and stay audit-ready.
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Can States Favor Own Residents for Cannabis Licenses? Michigan Man Asks Supreme Court to Decide
Kenneth Gay, who owns the Peridot Tree companies, is petitioning the nation’s highest court to reverse the Ninth Circuit’s ruling involving residency requirements.
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Opening the Door to Social Consumption: Massachusetts’ Next Chapter in Cannabis Regulation
The state’s regulations are here, but the rollout largely depends on municipal and operational barriers that may slow or frustrate implementation.
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Where Are We on Cannabis Rescheduling? It’s Been Months Since the US Attorney General’s April 2026 Order
There’s been no transparency about the applications of those seeking DEA registration. The IRS/Treasury has provided no guidance about what to do regarding §280E on those federal tax returns – even though, in April, the feds promised it would be forthcoming.
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Cannabis Worker, 46, Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances in California
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The Flavor Labs Don’t Measure: What is Terpene Testing Missing?
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Tilray Expands Cannabis Cultivation Capacity in Canada, Europe to Meet International Demand
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Industry Headlines
Terrabis Brings Medical Cannabis Service to 4 Illinois Dispensaries
September 21, 2026
Green Thumb Industries Announces $50 Million Share Repurchase Program
September 21, 2026
Smiling Bud Cannabis Manufacturing Workers Vote to Join UFCW Local 360
September 18, 2026
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Endorses No on 8: Stop the Repeal Campaign
September 18, 2026
Ohio Dispensary Reopens After Regulators Investigate Adverse Health Events
September 17, 2026
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29 More Days Isn't a Business Plan (Opinion)
The one-month reprieve on the impending ban on many hemp products doesn't give small businesses enough time to make the decisions required to keep their companies running. Dylan Raap, CEO and founder of cannabis and hemp business Upstate Elevator, asks Congress to ‘tell us what the rules are and give us enough runway to live by them.’
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The Massive Financial Penalty of Ignoring Microbial Risk in Cannabis Production
August 19, 2026
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Time Is Running Out to Protect US Cannabis Seed and Genetics Industry
August 12, 2026
Figure 1: Low fertility during propagation can result in transplants stalling during early stages of production, resulting in slower crop maturity.
Is Your Propagation-to-Post-Prop Fertility Transition Stalling Your Cannabis Crops?
August 2, 2026
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What to Know About Solubility, Bioavailability When Bringing Cannabis Topicals, Bath Bombs to Market
July 30, 2026
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Michigan Cannabis Retailer Closes 5 Dispensaries, Citing New Tax Burden
Higher Love Cannabis Co. is consolidating its retail operations to four stores in the Upper Peninsula after the state implemented a new 24% tax earlier this year.
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Senate Votes to Delay Intoxicating Hemp THC Product Ban, Keep Delta-8 THC on Shelves Longer
August 10, 2026
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Senate Fails to Advance 2026 Farm Bill; What It Means for Hemp
August 7, 2026
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Beyond Terpenes: The Emerging Science of Cannabis Flavor
August 7, 2026
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US Senators Aim to Keep Hemp THC Product Ban on Schedule, Despite White House Pressure
August 6, 2026