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Cannabis will add $123.6 billion to US economy this year
The total US economic impact of regulated marijuana sales could top $123.6 billion in 2025, about 9% more than last year, according to a newly released MJBiz Factbook update. While overall industry continues to struggle – especially in some Western states – expanding markets such as New York and Ohio will add stablility going into 2025.
MJBizDailyUSBusiness & Investment
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French CBD industry under attack from food regulators
Business of CannabisFRHemp & CBD
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First cultivation permits in Bavaria granted to three cannabis clubs
NewsweedDEAdult-use
Europe
7 stories- Portugal's medical cannabis exports nearly triple
The Portugal NewsPTMedical
- EU policy shift raises hopes for hemp's role in carbon removal
HempTodayEUHemp & CBD
- Patient feedback growing role in medical cannabis industry
Business of CannabisEvents & Industry
- Synthetic cannabis found in Belgian vapes prompts regulation calls
Cannabis IndustrieBERegulation
- Spain implements ban on HHC and similar synthetic cannabinoids
El PlanteoESRegulation
- Cannabis executive wins court case over UK border force medication seizure
Cannabis HealthGBRegulation
- European Cannabis Intelligence Hub event tickets available
Business of CannabisEvents & Industry
United States
6 stories- Judge rules medical cannabis not covered by insurance in New Mexico
Cannabis Business TimesUSMedical
- Delaware's adult-use cannabis sales back on track after FBI dispute
Cannabis Business TimesUSAdult-use
- Study finds medical cannabis may aid recovery from substance use disorders
Cannabis HealthHealth & Science
- Rhode Island bill would allow terminal patients to use medical marijuana in care homes
Marijuana MomentUSMedical
- Hawaii advocates pull support for cannabis bill after committee changes
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Nebraska lawmakers face roadblocks as cannabis reform bills grind to halt
journalstar.comUSRegulation
Canada
6 stories- Cannabis NB expands with new stores in Saint John, Moncton and Hanwell
CTV NewsCAAdult-use
- Cannabis industry booming despite obstacles
Toronto StarCABusiness & Investment
- Organigram brands enjoy wave of successes at cannabis awards
TipRanksCAEvents & Industry
- Cannabis brand challenges Health Canada marketing fine in court
StratCannCARegulation
- Canadians view Justin Trudeau's cannabis legalisation as top success
bengaluru.citizenmatters.inCAEvents & Industry
- Cannabis sales approved at over 17 Calgary-based events starting May
CTV NewsCAAdult-use
LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- St. Kitts and Nevis launch medical cannabis regulatory authority
NewsweedKNRegulation
- Experts and families in Rio de Janeiro demand enforcement of cannabis law
SechatBRRegulation
- Cannabis policy in Brazil gains momentum through public hearings
SechatBRRegulation
- Argentina lifts closure of major cannabis distributor
CáñamoARRegulation
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- AKOS Bio Pharmacy expands medical cannabis access across South Africa
msn.comZAMedical
- Marijuana RCG urges Ghana to abolish cannabis prohibition
ghanaweb.comGHRegulation
Oceania
4 stories- Australian state proposes hemp reforms to grow market
HempTodayAUHemp & CBD
- New Zealand medical council launches investigation over cannabis prescription complaints
RNZNZRegulation
- Tilray exits New Zealand market to focus on Australian operations
MJBizDailyNZBusiness & Investment
- Bioxyne remains on track for $25M revenue projections despite third-quarter fall
CannabizAUBusiness & Investment
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