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Green Thumb Opening 2 More RISE Dispensaries in Florida

The medical cannabis retail facilities in Tallahassee expand the company’s footprint to 19 stores in the Sunshine State and 96 locations nationwide.

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California State Fair Names Winners of 3rd Annual Cannabis Competition

The competition spotlights the best of California cannabis with gold medalists now going head-to-head for the prestigious Golden Bear trophies.

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US Government Selling Reference Material to Hemp, Cannabis Testing Labs to Ensure Accuracy

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is charging $783 for three 1.5-gram hemp samples to help labs calibrate their methods for accurate labeling.

NIST chemist Brent Wilson passes ground hemp through a sieve to produce a reference material with a consistent particle size.

Raphael Pharmaceutical Issues Letter to Shareholders

The letter highlights the company’s exclusive relationship with Rambam Health Care Campus, differentiated cannabinoid-based technology platform, promising lead product candidate for rheumatoid arthritis, recently commenced clinical study, broader pipeline opportunities, and overall mission and vision.

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MariMed Receives Approval to Launch Adult-Use Sales at 3rd Massachusetts Dispensary

The company also provided updates on its Ohio and Maryland footprints.

MariMed Closes Acquisition of 2nd Maryland Dispensary

The company’s Thrive Wellness retail location in Upper Marlboro is in additional to its Annapolis store.

Washington Ag Department Gains Authority to Accredit Cannabis Labs

The beverages, including those with hemp-derived cannabinoids, are now restricted to adults 21 and older for purchase in licensed establishments.

L-R: EAP Program Manager Annette Hoffman, ECY Legislative Coordinator Ken Camp, and WSDA Program Manager Trecia Ehrlich pose with Gov. Jay Inslee (front).

Connecticut Law Regulating THC-Infused Beverage Sales Takes Effect

The beverages, including those with hemp-derived cannabinoids, are now restricted to adults 21 and older for purchase in licensed establishments.

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Trulieve to Open 2 More Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Florida

The company’s retail locations in Madison and Panama City will host grand openings on July 5.

Trulieve Panama City (pictured), located at 1020 E 23rd St., and Trulieve Madison, located at 456 W Base St., will be open 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sundays, offering walk-in and express pickup service.

UPDATE: US House Democrats Introduce Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis

The MORE Act aims to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, provide expungements, and reinvest in those adversely impacted by the drug war.

Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., reintroduced the MORE Act Sept. 20 in the U.S. House.

HYTN Awarded Drug Establishment License from Health Canada, Able to Export Cannabis Pharmaceutical Products Globally

HYTN Innovations Inc., a leader in the development, formulation, and manufacturing of products containing psychoactive and psychotropic compounds, including cannabis and psilocybin, announces that it has been granted a Drug Establishment License (DEL) by Health Canada.

Mike Tyson Expands Cannabis Brand Into Washington State

The cannabis brand founded by legendary boxer and entrepreneur Mike Tyson announces its expansion into Washington state through an exclusive partnership with Perfect Harvest.

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