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Illinois recreational pot sales top $37 million in April - Cannabis News
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As Illinois’ economy has come to a screeching halt in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, recreational weed has remained a hot commodity with sales topping $37 million last month.
Report: Infused Beverages Market Expected to Hit $2.8 Billion by 2025 - Cannabis News
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Non-alcoholic CBD-infused beverages are the fastest-growing segment of the "drinkables" market, largely driven by the growing demand for wellness products as a replacement for soft drinks and alcohol.
High Times owner scores 13 California marijuana dispensaries - Cannabis News
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The owner of High Times is going to start selling marijuana after championing its use in the pages of its magazine for nearly half a century.
Pandemic puts launch of Maine’s recreational marijuana market on hold - Cannabis News
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Maine's marijuana czar says launching the adult-use industry by June is 'simply unrealistic.'
Illinois cannabis sales hit nearly $36 million in March - Cannabis News
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According to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, adult-use cannabis sales hit $35,902,543.22 in March.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Consider Recreational Marijuana To Fill Budget Hole - Cannabis News
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COVID-19 is having a multi-million dollar impact on the state budget. One lawmaker said the solution might be to legalize recreational marijuana.
Coronavirus could accelerate U.S. cannabis legalization - Cannabis News
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As the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic piles up, U.S. cities and states are set to face significant lost revenue given the loss of business activity.
Maine marijuana company sues state over residency requirement - Cannabis News
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Wellness Connection filed a lawsuit in federal court Friday against the Maine department that oversees marijuana policy, claiming that residency restrictions on owners of recreational cannabis businesses violate the U.S. Constitution.
North American weed firms see lockdown boost - Cannabis News
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Cannabis sales are touching new highs as customers across the United States and Canada stockpile weed to prepare for long spells of isolation because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Colorado Just Issued The First Marijuana Delivery License In The State - Cannabis News
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As more Americans across the country are sheltering at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a major Colorado cannabis retailer announced that it has received the state’s first permit to deliver medical marijuana directly to patients’ doors.
Michigan recreational marijuana sales increase 34% in February, prices down slightly - Cannabis News
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Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry continued its steady ascent in February, based on the latest monthly statistical report released by the state Marijuana Regulatory Agency.
Southern California marijuana sales ‘on fire’ as demand spikes amid coronavirus outbreak - Cannabis News
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Toilet paper, hand sanitizer and food aren’t the only things flying off the shelves amid the coronavirus scare in Southern California.
Missouri medical marijuana job fair attracts hundreds - Cannabis News
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The state of Missouri awarded nearly 350 operating licenses for the medical marijuana industry. Now there are thousands of jobs to fill.
Legal cannabis now supports 243,700 full-time American jobs - Cannabis News
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How many jobs are there in the legal marijuana industry? Leafly’s annual Cannabis Jobs Report found 243,700 full-time-equivalent (FTE) jobs supported by legal cannabis as of January 2020.
Illinois: $40 million in first month of legal pot sales - Cannabis News
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The state's recreational marijuana retailers generated nearly $40 million worth of sales and taxes during the first month of operations.
Brewing up buds: Beverages companies enter cannabis game - Cannabis News
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With 11 states and the District of Columbia now legalizing recreational marijuana, and 33 states legalizing other forms, the slogan “this Bud’s for you” may take on a completely new meaning, as beer providers expand into the cannabis market.

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