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24/01/2025

As Canada’s cannabis industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, the impending departure of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marks the end of an era that reshaped Canada’s relationship with the plant.

However, as we look toward the future, storm clouds are gathering on the horizon. Here's a look ahead: bit.ly/4jriN4f

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The impending departure of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marks the end of an era that reshaped Canada’s relationship with cannabis.

23/01/2025

The Ma*****na Industry Group (MIG), one of Colorado’s oldest cannabis business organizations, is ceasing operations.

Here's the details: https://shorturl.at/CUcMC

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22/01/2025

Did Donald Trump mean it when he said he wanted ma*****na reform – and will the former and current president follow through?

Let's look at the history: https://shorturl.at/ZGuUz

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21/01/2025

Economists following state-regulated ma*****na markets believe consolidation is inevitable and that U.S. consumers eventually will see the same handful of brands at every retail outlet.

But three Colorado companies that produce cannabis-infused gummies prove there is still room for newcomers in the nation’s oldest adult-use ma*****na market – not simply to compete with nationally recognized brands but to innovate and grow.

We've got the scoop: https://shorturl.at/54fLe

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17/01/2025

President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of almost 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders locked up in federal prisons.

Here's the details: https://shorturl.at/7XOek

17/01/2025

BREAKING: President Joe Biden announced this morning that he is commuting the sentences nearly 2,500 people incarcerated for nonviolent drug crimes.

In a statement, President Biden says, “This action is an important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities, and providing deserving individuals the opportunity to return to their families and communities after spending far too much time behind bars.”

17/01/2025

President Biden’s recent decision to pardon his son Hunter underscores a painful hypocrisy in our justice system.

While Hunter Biden walks free, thousands of Americans remain incarcerated for nonviolent ma*****na offenses – despite the president’s explicit campaign promises to address these injustices.

With just days left in his presidency, Biden has yet to grant a single commutation for those languishing in federal prison for cannabis, leaving families such as those of Parker Coleman and Jerry Haymon in agony.

We've got the scoop: https://shorturl.at/IFqxK

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16/01/2025

MJ e-commerce platform Leafly Holdings’ shares will be delisted from the stock market on Jan. 17 after the exchange’s hearings panel determined the company didn’t earn the required minimum $500,000 in net income from operations.

Leafly said when its stock stops trading on the Nasdaq, the Seattle-based company’s shares will begin trading on the OTC Pink Open Market under the ticker symbols LFLY and LFLYW.

Get the details: https://shorturl.at/sDv1D

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16/01/2025

Here's what's top priority for Congress regarding cannabis in 2025: https://shorturl.at/WP73f

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15/01/2025

Here’s our industry predictions for 2025 🍿

Which ones do you think will come true? Drop the # in the comments 👇

15/01/2025

DoorDash is rushing to deliver hemp-derived products.🚚

We've got the scoop: https://bit.ly/4jkNgAP

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15/01/2025

Following through on a goal it set in November while announcing a rebranding and cash infusion, California-based ma*****na operator Eaze has planted its first cannabis crop in its recently expanded Green Dragon Florida cultivation facility.

Here's the story: https://bit.ly/4aqjnuX

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14/01/2025

Ayr Wellness has opened the first medical cannabis dispensary in Miami nearly 10 years after Florida voters legalized MMJ sales.🌴

Check out the details: https://shorturl.at/bJZrE

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14/01/2025

As much as $3 billion in debt will come due for major U.S. cannabis operators by the end of 2026, a “wave” of maturities that could portend a significant shake-up in the regulated industry.

Here's the story: https://shorturl.at/uNJL8

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14/01/2025

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will wield a heavier hand than expected over the ongoing MJ rescheduling saga after the agency’s chief administrative law judge canceled the hearings scheduled for next week. 👀

Check out the breaking story at the 🔗 in bio

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14/01/2025

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will wield a heavier hand than expected over the ongoing ma*****na rescheduling saga after the agency’s chief administrative law judge canceled hearings scheduled for next week.

Here's the breaking story: https://bit.ly/3PyQ3ZD

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13/01/2025

More than 270 medical cannabis dispensaries could launch in Washington, D.C., this year. 🚀

We've got the scoop: https://shorturl.at/TP1xP

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13/01/2025

Any good retailer – regardless of the industry – takes consumer preferences into consideration when making business decisions.

This is what the industry can expect from cannabis consumer preferences as we head into the new year: https://shorturl.at/36sGF

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