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Ohio Cannabis Ballot Initiative: The Buckeye State Goes Green

Ohio voters approve recreational cannabis in a landmark ballot initiative, adding one of America's most populous states to the legal cannabis map.

4 minNov 2023
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Minnesota and Delaware Legalize: Cannabis Reform Continues in 2023

Minnesota and Delaware join the growing list of legal cannabis states in 2023, bringing the total to 23 and demonstrating continued bipartisan momentum.

4 minJun 2023
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Medical Cannabis in the Middle East: An Unexpected Growth Story

Middle Eastern countries are quietly building medical cannabis programs, challenging stereotypes and creating new opportunities in an unexpected region.

5 minMar 2023
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Missouri and Maryland Legalize: 2022 Election Night Cannabis Wins

Voters in Missouri and Maryland approve recreational cannabis ballot measures, expanding legal access and creating billions in new market opportunities.

4 minNov 2022
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South Africa's Cannabis Industry: Africa's Emerging Cannabis Leader

South Africa's cannabis industry is blossoming following decriminalization, with local entrepreneurs building an industry that could transform the continent.

4 minJul 2022
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Thailand Legalizes Cannabis: Asia's Historic First

Thailand becomes the first Asian country to effectively legalize cannabis, removing it from the narcotics list and sparking a green rush across Southeast Asia.

4 minJun 2022
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Rhode Island Legalizes: The Smallest State Makes a Big Move

Rhode Island legalizes recreational cannabis, completing the New England legalization sweep and demonstrating the unstoppable momentum of cannabis reform.

4 minMay 2022
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Cannabis Oversupply Crisis: Lessons from Oregon and Colorado

Oregon and Colorado face a cannabis oversupply crisis as prices plummet. Learn how technology and data can help operators navigate market downturns.

4 minApr 2022
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International Cannabis Market Growth: A 2021 Global Overview

The global cannabis market surges past $30 billion in 2021, with emerging markets in Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific driving unprecedented growth.

5 minDec 2021
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Virginia Legalizes Cannabis: East Coast Momentum Builds

Virginia becomes the first Southern state to legalize recreational cannabis, demonstrating that cannabis reform has truly gone mainstream across the United States.

4 minJul 2021
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Connecticut Legalizes Recreational Cannabis: New England Goes Green

Connecticut joins the growing list of states legalizing recreational cannabis, solidifying New England as a major cannabis market and technology hub.

4 minJun 2021
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New Mexico Legalizes Cannabis: The Southwest Market Expands

New Mexico becomes the latest state to legalize recreational cannabis, creating new opportunities for dispensary operators and cannabis technology providers in the Southwest.

4 minApr 2021