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The 2024 U.S. Senate elections, with 34 seats up for grabs, could affect the future of cannabis legalization. Cannabis legalization continues to gain momentum across the U.S., with states like Minnesota, Delaware and Ohio embracing recreational in 2023 and 2024, while Florida prepares to vote on a

The DOJ defends federal cannabis prohibition, citing Supreme Court precedent, despite state-level legalization. The U.S. Department of Justice has urged a federal appeals court to maintain the nationwide ban on cannabis, defending Congress's broad authority to regulate the substance despite its

The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Taps Two Prominent Executives In Hemp Beverage Space Into Its Ranks The U.S. Hemp Roundtable made headlines in early September as its board of directors welcomed two distinguished leaders from the hemp beverage sector to its officer ranks. Art Massolo, vice president of

MedMen was once celebrated as the 'Apple Store of Weed and reached a $2 billion valuation. By April 2024, MedMen had filed for bankruptcy. As California's cannabis market expanded after legalization, several leading companies seemed poised for dominance. However, due to mismanagement, regulatory

The deal includes Wana Wellness, LLC, The CIMA Group, LLC and Mountain High Products, LLC. Canopy Growth Corporation announced on Wednesday that Canopy USA, LLC has completed its acquisition of Wana. The deal includes Wana Wellness, LLC, The CIMA Group, LLC, and Mountain High Products, LLC. The top

Canapa by Paxiom is excited to announce the addition of Comac Beverage processing and filling solutions to its robust portfolio of cannabis packaging machinery. This strategic expansion allows Canapa to offer a comprehensive range of solutions to meet the diverse needs of the beverage industry

Aaron Grey said at Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference that the removal of 280E will be transformative for cannabis operators. “The fall of 280E will be the single most impactful moment for cannabis operators in decades,” said Aaron Grey, senior analyst at Alliance Global Partners, on Tuesday at

This election could see further expansion in states like Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota. As the 2024 elections approach, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) released its annual voter guide to inform citizens about where their gubernatorial and Senate candidates stand on cannabis policy

The head of cannabis at X shares the vision of the platform and the opportunity for cannabis companies at a Benzinga event. Alexa Alianiello, who serves as the head of cannabis at X, welcomes the idea her company is a pioneer in the space and it offers branding opportunities for companies that can't

AI uses customers' purchase histories and other data points to recommend strains based on individual preferences. Have you ever walked into a dispensary, asked a budtender for advice and left wondering if they had any idea what you were talking about or needed? In an exclusive interview with

A study reveals that dronabinol, a synthetic THC, decreases agitation in Alzheimer’s patients by 30%, according to recent findings. A recent study has found that dronabinol, a synthetic version of THC (the primary psychoactive component in cannabis), effectively reduces agitation in Alzheimer's

People suffering from chronic pain are more supportive of policies that expand cannabis access as compared to physicians. Those suffering from chronic pain are more in favor of policies that expand cannabis access compared to the physicians who provide their care, according to a study recently