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We cover:
π Germany legalizes adult-use cannabis β and what that means for international markets
π Key takeaways from ICBC and the emerging global cannabis landscape
π U.S. growth markets in 2025 β New York leads, with muted gains expected in Ohio, Delaware, and New Jersey
πΊοΈ Why Pennsylvania is strategically critical, yet stuck in reform limbo
π§ Minnesota disappoints β no adult-use timeline and strong resistance to MSOs
π΄ Floridaβs political chaos β hemp bans, DeSantis drama, and a shaky outlook
π Mature markets under pressure β what's driving pain in CA, MA, MI, and AZ
ποΈ A reality check on federal reform β from the Farm Bill to the noise around SAFE and 2024 election narratives
It's a sharp, honest look at the road ahead β in the U.S. and abroad.
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