Mark Anderson

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Dr. Allison Justice: I've Never Encountered a Plant This Special
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Dr. Allison Justice: I've Never Encountered a Plant This Special
April 9, 2026
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Dr. Allison Justice: I've Never Encountered a Plant This Special
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Dr. Allison Justice: I've Never Encountered a Plant This Special
Addressing the challenges growers face every day—and the ongoing myths about the cannabis plant.
April 9, 2026
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Ascend Wellness Teamsters Say They've Won Biggest Cannabis Strike in U.S. History
The ratified contract ended a 30-day unfair labor practice strike.
July 31, 2026
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Vireo Growth Buys into Ohio as Retail Footprint Approaches 300 Dispensaries
The company has been on an extended M&A streak lately.
July 31, 2026
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Michigan Dispensary Fined for Over Month-Long Gap in Security Footage
The company blamed it on a technical malfunction.
July 30, 2026
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TerraCycle Launches Vape Device Recycling Service
It's designed for use in households, schools, hotels, managed facilities and businesses.
July 30, 2026
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High Tide Buys Northern Helm, Adds Four Retail Cannabis Stores
The company now has more than 100 dispensaries in Ontario.
July 30, 2026
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Coast Guard Seizes Over One Ton of Marijuana Off the Caribbean
The smuggling vessel had 97 bales of cannabis on board.
July 29, 2026
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Wholesale Cannabis Processor Intrinsic Launches in Michigan
The former Choice Labs is back.
July 29, 2026
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Illegal Cannabis Grows in California Used Forced Labor
Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office served numerous search warrants this month.
July 28, 2026
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A California Dispensary Just Became the First to Add Self-Checkout
The system uses RFID technology to identify multiple products simultaneously.
July 28, 2026
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Arcana Collective Launches Cannabis Nursery in Colorado
It will provide access to hundreds of unique phenotypes.
July 28, 2026
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Glass House Brings on DEA Advisor as It Pursues Interstate Commerce
It wants to sell its cannabis in whichever markets offer the highest possible prices.
July 27, 2026
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Vireo Growth Expands Again After Planet 13 Acquisition
The M&A-happy cannabis MSO keeps growing its footprint.
July 27, 2026
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U.S. Lawmakers Throw Hemp Industry a Lifeline
The dual regulatory framework proposal comes as a federal ban looms.
July 24, 2026
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White Claw, Halo Top Veterans Join Torch THC Beverage Marketing Team
The company is one of the largest producers of hemp-derived THC drinks.
July 23, 2026