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Bart Schaneman, Editor

Bart has worked as a reporter and editor since 2003 for newspapers in California, Nebraska and South Korea. He has won several awards for his writing and photography, including a Nebraska Press Association award for in-depth coverage of an environmental fight over fracking wastewater. His work has appeared in The Week, the Washington Post, Salon and the Omaha World-Herald, among other publications.

MJBiz CEO sees at least 4 more states legalizing marijuana in 2022, big M&A deals

At least four more states will legalize cannabis in some form in 2022 and industry mergers and acquisitions will “noticeably accelerate,” MJBiz CEO Chris Walsh predicted Wednesday.

MJBizCon speaker highlights dangers of delta-8 THC, touts benefits

The cannabis industry should be concerned about the safety of Delta-8 THC, but it might have a place in the market as a therapeutic or for recreational use, said Chris Hudalla, president and chief science officer for Massachusetts-based ProVerde Laboratories as part of his Tuesday presentation at MJBizCon.

Oregon county officials seek National Guard help versus illicit cannabis grows

Commissioners from a county in Southern Oregon are asking for help from the state’s National Guard in their fight against illegal cannabis grow sites.

Marijuana growers face costly labor challenges, seek solutions

A coronavirus-induced labor shortage among marijuana cultivators is causing production delays, straining workers and costing some companies thousands of dollars in lost profits.

Nevada recreational marijuana sales top $1 billion

Recreational marijuana sales in Nevada surpassed the $1 billion mark for fiscal year 2021, according to data from the state.

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Oregon county declares state of emergency over illegal marijuana grows

A county in Southern Oregon is asking for more help to deal with a flood of illegal marijuana grows, declaring a state of emergency and asking for the governor and lawmakers to step in.

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Cannabis grow-supply giant terminates Michigan deal, moves into New Mexico

GrowGeneration Corp., a Denver-based specialty hydroponic and organic garden center giant, is terminating a previously announced deal to purchase HGS Hydro, which owns a chain of hydroponic garden centers across Michigan.