Continue Reading... Trump rewriting federal marijuana regulations could unlock billions for the US economy — what you should know
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Trump rewriting federal marijuana regulations could unlock billions for the US economy — what you should know

President Trump recently confirmed that his administration is considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and that shift could…

Continue Reading... Should retired police be able to sell marijuana? Alderman says no, blocks dispensary
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Should retired police be able to sell marijuana? Alderman says no, blocks dispensary

Ald. Andre Vasquez cited “fundamental justice concern” with former police officers getting to legally sell marijuana after locking people up…

Continue Reading... Judge orders fired cannabis commission chair Shannon O’Brien to be reinstated
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Judge orders fired cannabis commission chair Shannon O’Brien to be reinstated

A judge on Tuesday ruled that Shannon O’Brien, the former chair of the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, was wrongly terminated…

Continue Reading... Former cannabis exec wins $300K settlement from commission
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Former cannabis exec wins $300K settlement from commission

The state Cannabis Control Commission has agreed to a settlement of more than $300,000 with a former commission staffer who…

Continue Reading... From seed to strategy: Intellectual property protection for cannabis brands
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From seed to strategy: Intellectual property protection for cannabis brands

IP should be prioritized, as cannabis brands with established IP portfolios are more likely to attract greater investment and gain…

Continue Reading... Arcana Collective Unites Legacy Cannabis Breeders and Respected Business Leaders to Advance Genetics and Elevate the Industry
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Arcana Collective Unites Legacy Cannabis Breeders and Respected Business Leaders to Advance Genetics and Elevate the Industry

Arcana Collective, LLC, a first-of-its-kind cannabis collaboration uniting the most respected OG breeders and cultivators with seasoned business executives, announced…

Continue Reading... Growing debate: Cannabis growers want the option of cultivating outside, but state regulators keep trying to stop it
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Growing debate: Cannabis growers want the option of cultivating outside, but state regulators keep trying to stop it

Most legal cannabis in Illinois is grown without the sun, wind, rain, or even, in some cases, soil. But opportunities…

Continue Reading... Missouri’s ‘mecca of marijuana’ could boom again through federal rescheduling
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Missouri’s ‘mecca of marijuana’ could boom again through federal rescheduling

According to data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, marijuana sellers are bringing in more than $100…

Continue Reading... Federal cannabis legalization bill filed in Congress (Newsletter: September 1, 2025)
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Federal cannabis legalization bill filed in Congress (Newsletter: September 1, 2025)

GOP lawmakers push against marijuana rescheduling; DE gov vetoes cannabis zoning bill; CA marijuana tax relief; KY & MS psychedelics…

Continue Reading... Rhode Island Marijuana Regulators Begin Screening Prospective Business License Applicants For Social Equity Status
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Rhode Island Marijuana Regulators Begin Screening Prospective Business License Applicants For Social Equity Status

Today is more than the start of an application process—it is the continuation of a system that places safety, equity,…