Hello readers! Welcome to the Evening Edition of MERRY JANE’s Daily Grind, where we bring all the world’s biggest cannabis news to you in one easy-to-read spot.

All Around the World, Nuggets Crumble For Me
A study from the MacArthur Foundation’s Center for Advancing Health reveals the top cities worldwide which smoke the most weed. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston take the top spots.
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Liquor Stores Near Schools Are OK, Though
Columbia Care’s shop in Rochester, New York, temporarily closes after the city denies a waiver request to continue operations near a school, highlighting ongoing challenges for cannabis businesses navigating regulations.
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Cultivating a Brighter Future
The largest cannabis grower in Connecticut, Verano, plans to open six joint-equity-owned dispensaries, aiming to promote diversity and inclusion in the cannabis industry.
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Big Apple’s Big Crackdown: Free Weed Samples Lead to Raids
New York authorities shut down alleged unlicensed cannabis shops, sparking debates over legality and regulations surrounding cannabis businesses.
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Maryland’s Green Gold Rush Beats Competing States
Maryland experiences booming first-month cannabis sales, outpacing New Jersey and New Mexico in the early days of legalization.
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A State-of-the-Art Weed Facility Is Coming to Buffalo
A cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility is set to open soon in Buffalo, New York, with its first products rolling out by the fall.
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Legal Cannabis Growers Aren’t Feeling the New Market
A survey shows that US cannabis grower sentiment has plummeted, indicating challenges and uncertainties within the cannabis industry.
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As If That’s Ever Stopped Anyone Before
The city of Baxter in Minnesota prohibits the use of cannabis in city parks, enforcing local regulations on public cannabis consumption.
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Weed Brand Zootiez and the Future of Legal Pot
Zootiez got a huge boost when rapper Future name-dropped them in a track.
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The Stuff Hit the Fan at SHF
The CEO of SHF Holdings resigns amid controversy surrounding cannabis operations.
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True Believers
Florida’s attorney general implies that voters are being deceived by “monopolistic” weed giant Trulieve, which is funding the state’s legalization campaign.
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The Hottest Pot Growing Spots in the Mile High State
Colorado’s cannabis region hotspots are identified, shedding light on areas with a high concentration of cannabis-related activities.
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Geniuses Reinventing the Wheel
Police field sobriety tests are found to be challenging in determining cannabis impairment, highlighting the difficulties of testing for cannabis intoxication.
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Get Low, Get Low Get Low
Portland, Oregon’s weed is now some of the world’s cheapest, attracting budget-conscious pot tourists from around the globe.
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Pro Tip: Don’t Fly Tip
Criminals dump a large amount of cannabis farm waste on the side of a road, showcasing the environmental issues related to illegal cannabis cultivation.
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More Money, Less Problems
A $4 million expansion for a Nature’s Treatment of Illinois cannabis store in Galesburg is expected to create around 30 jobs, reflecting the economic impact of the cannabis industry.
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Is the Land Down Under About to Get Really, Really High?
A plan to legalize cannabis in Australia is discussed, with potential benefits in generating tax revenue for the government.
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Getting Greener While Going Green
The CEO and founder of OG AG TECH discusses new technologies his company has developed to reduce the cannabis cultivation industry’s carbon footprint.
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Actor Jim Belushi’s Weed Brand Is Expanding
Belushi’s cannabis company is moving into New Mexico’s new market.
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