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Ohio hemp THC operators mount last-ditch survival effort

A new political battle is brewing in Ohio's $1 billion cannabis market as a petition drive organized by hemp farmers and merchants seeks to suspend and ultimately repeal the state's updated cannabis regulations. An organization is gathering signatures to overturn Senate Bill 56. Signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine in December, SB 56 introduced tighter regulations for adult-use cannabis, including statewide license caps. Read story >

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• Virginia moves one step closer to adult-use marijuana sales launch. 

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• Shannon O'Brien's quest to make Massachusetts a cannabis research hub. Read story >
• Illinois cannabis retailers sold record amount of product in 2025 – but made less money. Read story >
• The penny shortage is a serious cannabis retail problem.
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