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Historic Cannabis Contract Ratified Amid Thriving Hemp Industry

3/28/2025

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Maryland's Teamsters have made history by ratifying the first cannabis contract for Ascend workers, boosting wages and job security. Meanwhile, the US Hemp Roundtable has teamed up with BlueCheck to ensure age verification for online hemp sales. In Texas, a report reveals the hemp industry is thriving, generating a staggering $5.5 billion in sales and $268 million in tax revenue.

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Maryland's Teamsters have made history by ratifying the first cannabis contract for Ascend workers, boosting wages and job security. Meanwhile, the US Hemp Roundtable has teamed up with BlueCheck to ensure age verification for online hemp sales. In Texas, a report reveals the hemp industry is thriving, generating a staggering $5.5 billion in sales and $268 million in tax revenue.