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Illinois Governor Says ‘We Will Take Executive Action’ on Intoxicating Hemp Products
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Gov. JB Pritzker said he will regulate hemp-derived cannabinoid products should state lawmakers and industry advocates remain ‘unwilling.’
Cresco Labs Opens 6th Ohio Dispensary, Sunnyside Proctorville
on September 16, 2025 at 4:43 pm
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on September 16, 2025 at 4:35 pm
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on September 16, 2025 at 2:55 pm
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Judge denies bid to block fired leader’s return to cannabis commission
by Colin A. Young | State House News Service on September 18, 2025
Treasurer Deb Goldberg hasn’t decided on a “next step,” according to spokesman.
Illinois licensing hurdles push cannabis entrepreneurs to bet on both hemp, marijuana
by @ on September 18, 2025
Rockford-based Buckbee Weed Company and its sister organization, Sustainable Innovations Inc., are a rarity in the cannabis industry.
Basket analysis emerges as key cannabis industry growth strategy
by Andrew Long on September 18, 2025
Basket analysis, a common tool in traditional retail, is emerging as a key strategy in the cannabis industry.
Maryland Appellate Court: Cannabis Reform Act
by Daily Record Staff on September 18, 2025
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Inside the cannabis packaging market
by Oumar Fofana on September 18, 2025
With safety, branding, and environmental impact shaping the future, packaging has become a cornerstone of the cannabis industry.
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by Will Maupin on September 18, 2025
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Bin bags of cannabis found in van seized by police in Nottingham
by bbc.com on September 18, 2025
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Sacramento gives green light to cannabis cafes
by Michelle Bandur on September 18, 2025
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