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Republican push to legalize medical cannabis in Tennessee still alive

State lawmakers in Tennessee this week heard a Republican proposal to legalize medical cannabis in the state, with the legislation appearing to attract bipartisan support.

News February 24
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Utah medical marijuana sales up nearly 60% to $118.7 million in 2022

Medical cannabis sales in Utah increased by 59% between 2021 and 2022, according to data published by the Utah Department of Health & Human Services' Center for Medical Cannabis.

News February 24
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Indigenous cannabis entrepreneurs underrepresented in Canada, data suggests

Cannabis entrepreneurs in Indigenous communities are significantly underrepresented within Canada's cultivation and retail marijuana industry, new data compiled by MJBizDaily suggests.

News February 24
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Scotts Miracle-Gro unit, TerrAscend chair settle dispute over NY marijuana firm

A legal dispute pitting a Scotts Miracle-Gro subsidiary against an investment fund controlled by the executive chair of cannabis multistate operator TerrAscend has been settled, with the MSO-connected investment fund…

News February 23
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California’s annual cannabis sales fell in 2022 for the first time since adult-use launch

Annual cannabis sales in California declined in 2022 for the first time since the state launched its adult-use market five years ago, according to state data analyzed by MJBizDaily.

News February 23
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Marijuana fintech firm Green Check Verified raises $6 million

Florida-based marijuana fintech provider Green Check Verified raised $6 million in a Series A funding round led by venture capital investment firm Mendon Venture Partners.

News February 23
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Will mass layoffs help or hinder the struggling cannabis industry?

Are widespread layoffs in the North American cannabis industry an effective cost-cutting tool - or will they do more damage in an already challenging environment?

News February 23
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Iowa House Democrats introduce recreational marijuana legalization bill

Democratic state lawmakers in Iowa have unveiled a measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state.

News February 22
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Vertically integrated cannabis operators TPCO and Gold Flora to merge

TPCO Holdings, which operates as The Parent Co., and Gold Flora are merging in an all-stock deal, according to a Tuesday news release.

News February 22
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