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Report: Cannabis Industry Jobs Fell 2.7% Year-Over-Year

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June 24, 2026

[#item_full_content] Employment in the legal cannabis industry fell slightly in 2025 – down 2.7%, according to Vangst and Whitney Economics’ annual U.S. Cannabis Jobs Report. The Report: Cannabis Industry Jobs Fell 2.7% Year-Over-Year Read More

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