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Paychex ceasing direct deposits, other services to cannabis firms

U.S. cannabis operators are scrambling to find a new payroll provider after receiving a memo from Paychex advising…

News March 31
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Kentucky governor signs medical marijuana legalization bill into law

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana in the state into law on Friday, fulfilling…

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Cannabis vape hardware firm Greentank raises $16.5 million

Vape hardware manufacturer Greentank Technologies closed a Series B financing round worth $16.5 million with an unspecified "strategic…

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Suspect unions’ effort to evade state law could hurt marijuana workers

Cannabis businesses in California and on the East Coast are evading worker-friendly licensing requirements by obtaining state business permits…

News March 31
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Kentucky lawmakers OK medical cannabis legalization, send bill to governor

The Kentucky House on Thursday approved legislation legalizing medical cannabis, sending the bill to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear…

News March 30
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Marijuana financier Safe Harbor resolves $64.7 million debt

Colorado-based marijuana finance company SHF Holdings, which does business as Safe Harbor Financial, agreed to settle its $64.7…

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Curaleaf acquires Utah medical cannabis retailer for $20 million

New York-based Curaleaf Holdings is spending $20 million to acquire Deseret Wellness, the largest medical cannabis retailer in…

News March 30
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Marijuana lender Sweet Leaf Madison Capital closes $100 million debt facility

Marijuana industry finance company Sweet Leaf Madison Capital closed a $100 million debt facility, which could be increased…

News March 30
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Opinion: How craft cannabis producers can survive economic headwinds

Cannabis businesses can use automation, energy audits and cooperative purchasing to handle economic downturns.

News March 30
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