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New York launches $5M grant program for cannabis social equity retailers

New York has established a $5 million grant program to support startup costs for adult-use cannabis social equity…

News March 20
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Marijuana pre-rolls in New Jersey contain yeast, mold and bacteria, study shows

Marijuana pre-rolls purchased in New Jersey by secret shoppers participating in a study have tested for high levels…

News March 20
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Total ban on hemp-derived THC passes Texas Senate

A total ban on hemp-derived THC products championed by one of Texas’s most powerful politicians has passed the…

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Canadian cannabis companies look overseas as domestic market saturates

Facing a saturated market and intense competition domestically, Canadian cannabis companies are exporting more of their products overseas.

News March 20
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Cannabis vape maker Blinc Group files for bankruptcy

Cannabis vape manufacturer The Blinc Group cited $1 million in liabilities in its Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in…

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How to take your marijuana brand global

Expanding a marijuana brand across international markets is a thrilling and challenging endeavor.

News March 19
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North Carolina lawmaker introduces adult-use cannabis legalization bill

North Carolina hasn’t legalized medical marijuana yet, but one state lawmaker wants to go straight from criminalization to…

News March 18
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Michigan recreational marijuana prices plunge 30% from 2024

Recreational marijuana prices in Michigan dropped nearly 30% in February compared to a year ago, according to a…

News March 18
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New CEO aims to transform Safe Harbor from cannabis lending to fintech

Terry Mendez is implementing sweeping changes at Safe Harbor Financial to diversify its core business and improve its…

News March 18
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