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Former MI House Speaker Pleads Guilty in Cannabis Bribery Scheme

LANSING, Mich. – Federal prosecutors charged former Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson, a Republican, and three others in a public corruption scheme related to...
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An Ounce of Prevention Can Stop Financial Distress

It’s a challenging time for cannabis businesses around the country. But for those of us who have been involved since the beginning, what else...
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Just Open the Box Already

The cannabis industry is like Schrödinger’s cat: both legal and illegal, with its fate linked to an event that may or may not happen...
Washington, DC, USA - June 25, 2022: The logo of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seen at its headquarters in Washington, DC.

SEC Charges Oregon Cultivator and Others with Financial Crimes

WASHINGTON D.C. - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged American Patriot Brands Inc. (APB), its chief executive officer, and five other entities...
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New York’s Retail Bottleneck Could Fuel a $7.2B Illicit Market

NEW YORK CITY – Illicit operators in New York are expected to capture $7.2 billion in untaxed revenue by 2030, according to a new...
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Which States Could Expand Cannabis Legalization in 2023?

Oklahoma voters rejected a ballot initiative to legalize cannabis for adult use during a special election this month by a margin of 62 percent,...
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Medical Marijuana is Good Enough for Most Oklahoma Voters

OKLAHOMA CITY – Voters in Oklahoma rejected a ballot initiative to legalize cannabis for adult use during a special election Tuesday by a margin...
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Missouri’s First Recreational Weekend Was a $12.7M Winner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – During the first weekend of adult-use sales, the average recreational retailer saw more than $70,000 in revenue—eclipsing historical weekend medical...
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Federal Judge Rules Firearm Ban for Cannabis Users Unconstitutional

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Second Amendment disallows disarming citizens simply because they use cannabis, according to a federal judge in Oklahoma. In a 54-page decision...
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Reforming Capitol Hill

As 2023 began, cannabis advocates on Capitol Hill and the industry at large were steeped in frustration and disappointment. In December, despite broad bipartisan...

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