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Cannabis Consulting, Cannabis Licensing & Applications, Cannabis News, Laws and Regulations, Tribal Cannabis Business, United States

Breaking Barriers: Challenges and Opportunities for Tribal Cannabis Business

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The cannabis industry is experiencing rapid growth, projected to expand from nearly $33 billion in 2023 to $49 billion by 2026. While legalization has provided economic opportunities in many states, Native American tribes face significant hurdles in accessing this booming market due to federal and state regulatory barriers. Tribes seeking entry into the cannabis industry encounter unique challenges, including difficulties in securing licensing, financing, and banking services—all essential components for launching and sustaining a cannabis business.

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California, Cannabis Consulting, Cannabis Facility Design, Cannabis News, Cannabis Operations and Optimization, Laws and Regulations, United States

Cannabis Odor Control: How Cultivators Can Prevent Legal Issues with Advanced Solutions

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A recent California Superior Court ruling has sent ripples through the cannabis industry by allowing a class-action lawsuit to proceed against Valley Crest Farms, a greenhouse cannabis cultivation operation in Carpinteria Valley. The case revolves around persistent odor complaints from nearby residents, who claim that the strong, unpleasant smell of cannabis has negatively impacted their property values, businesses, and overall quality of life.

Three individuals sit across from an attorney at a Clean Slate meeting in Minnesota, discussing their expungement options.
Cannabis News, Minnesota, United States

Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Coming – The 2025 Clean Slate Tour

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Everyone deserves a second chance, and for many Minnesotans, clearing an old criminal record can be the key to unlocking new opportunities. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is dedicated to helping individuals move forward with a clean slate by hosting Clean Slate Expungement Clinics across the state. These clinics provide an opportunity for eligible individuals to have their state court records sealed—removing barriers to employment, housing, and professional licensing.

A close-up of a flowering cannabis plant, representing the ongoing debate over Iowa cannabis legalization in 2025.
Cannabis News, Iowa, Laws and Regulations, Medical Cannabis, United States

Iowa Cannabis Legalization 2025: Incremental Steps Toward Expansion and Reform

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Iowa’s medical cannabis program remains one of the most restrictive in the country, to the extent that some advocacy groups do not even recognize it as a legitimate cannabis market. With stringent limitations on product availability, patient access, and dispensary operations, the state’s program offers minimal relief compared to more robust medical cannabis frameworks elsewhere. However, with several reform bills in play this session, Iowa may see incremental changes in 2025.

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Cannabis News, Laws and Regulations, United States, Virginia

Virginia Cannabis Legalization 2025: Stuck in Limbo Under Youngkin’s Veto Power

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Virginia Cannabis Legalization remains in a state of limbo. While adults 21 and older can legally grow, possess, and consume cannabis, they have no legal avenue to purchase it within the state. This predicament stems from a 2021 legalization bill signed by former Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam, which required reenactment to establish a regulated market. However, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s opposition to cannabis reform has stalled further progress.

A large cannabis flower in full bloom, symbolizing the ongoing push for Cannabis Legalization Pennsylvania 2025 through bipartisan efforts.
Cannabis News, Laws and Regulations, Medical Cannabis, Pennsylvania, United States

Cannabis Legalization Pennsylvania: Can Bipartisan Efforts Unlock Reform in 2025?

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Pennsylvania is poised at a critical juncture as debates over cannabis legalization intensify. Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has consistently championed adult-use cannabis reform, arguing that a system of taxation and regulation is long overdue. However, with a divided state government and contrasting views among lawmakers, the path to reform remains uncertain as 2025 approaches.

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