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Is multistate cannabis operator Ascend Wellness up for sale?

Abner Kurtin, a former CEO of multistate cannabis operator Ascend Wellness Holdings, is no longer giving interviews since transitioning to the executive chair role only days before a battery charge…

News October 7
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Biden announcement on marijuana scheduling and pardons could alter face of the industry

President Joe Biden's stunning announcement Thursday that his administration would review whether marijuana should remain a Schedule 1 drug sent shockwaves through the cannabis industry and fanned speculation that the…

News October 6
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Biden calls for review of marijuana scheduling, pardons thousands for MJ offenses

President Joe Biden on Thursday called on the U.S. attorney general and the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to begin the process of reviewing marijuana scheduling…

News October 6
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Costa Rican president follows through on pledge with cannabis draft law

Costa Rica’s president followed through with a promise he made in August to bring recreational cannabis legislation to the Central American country’s Legislative Assembly.

News October 6
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Marijuana financier Justin Costello arrested after federal fraud indictments

Marijuana finance executive Justin Costello, former CEO of Seattle-based GRN Funds, has been arrested after allegedly going on the run following a criminal indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice.

News October 6
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Principles and profit: Q&A with North 40 Cannabis owner Gord Nichol

Owner Gord Nichol discusses how North 40 Cannabis makes a profit and maintains its principles amid the challenges of the Canadian industry.

News October 6
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Wisconsin tribal CBD company launches group to support Indigenous businesses

The owner of Wisconsin's first Native American cannabis company is launching a nonprofit organization to support Indigenous entrepreneurs who want to enter the industry.

News October 6
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Cannabis advocates face off as redistricting changes congressional maps

As cannabis executives watch the 2022 midterm elections, one factor that could affect races for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives - and the likelihood of federal marijuana reform…

News October 6
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How a community-marketing program can help your cannabis business

Community marketing/outreach can be an efficient, low-cost way to spread awareness of your cannabis business and also attract customers.

News October 5
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