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Canadian Supreme Court to scrutinize Quebec ban on homegrown cannabis

Canada’s Supreme Court said it will hear a challenge on the constitutionality of Quebec’s law banning the home…

News March 11
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College marijuana programs give companies a source for new employees

Colleges and universities across the country are stepping up to meet the demand for workers skilled in the…

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Ohio sold more than $381 million in medical marijuana last year

Ohio medical cannabis companies sold more than $381 million worth of MMJ in 2021, up about 72% from…

News March 10
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British American Tobacco ups stake in cannabis producer Organigram

British American Tobacco is investing another 6.35 million Canadian dollars ($5.1 million) in Organigram, increasing its stake in…

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New York to issue first retail licenses to those with marijuana convictions

New York’s initial round of 100 to 200 recreational cannabis retail licenses will be focused on applicants with…

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Montana cannabis company Bloom raises $11 million in debt financing

Vertically integrated cannabis company Bloom Montana raised $11 million in debt financing via a deal with marijuana lender…

News March 10
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For some, US marijuana industry becoming a David-versus-Goliath battle

Is the U.S. marijuana industry evolving into a David-versus-Goliath confrontation? A number of marijuana business officials and advocates…

News March 10
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DC’s recreational marijuana ambitions blocked in federal bill

Washington DC would continue to be barred from launching a recreational marijuana market under the U.S. congressional budget…

News March 9
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Cannabis producers Pure Sunfarms, Zyus receive EU-GMP certification

Two Canadian medical cannabis producers received European Union-Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification, an essential step to exporting cannabinoids…

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