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Search underway for new heads of three provincial cannabis wholesalers

The three biggest adult-use cannabis wholesalers in Canada are seeking permanent leadership after a string of unrelated departures. The monopoly cannabis wholesaler and retailer in Quebec appointed an interim president…

News June 2
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How women-led cannabis startups can find funding

One of the most positive developments in the cannabis industry over the last several months is bigger and better career opportunities available for women.

News June 2
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MJBizCon registration opens for in-person Las Vegas event in October

Registration for MJBizCon 2021 is now open, as the world's largest cannabis business event prepares to welcome marijuana and hemp professionals back to Las Vegas in October for in-person networking…

News June 1
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OK cannabis law changes ease zoning, allow business-permit transfers

Oklahoma made several significant changes to its medical marijuana laws with the passage of a new bill.

News June 1
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Green Thumb buys Massachusetts medical marijuana operator

Marijuana multistate operator Green Thumb Industries acquired Liberty Compassion, a Massachusetts medical cannabis cultivator and retailer. Liberty Compassion has two Affinity-branded stores in Boston and West Springfield. The purchase price…

News June 1
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Marijuana legalization outlook: CT, RI weigh adult use; Texas passes expansion bill

Connecticut lawmakers are expected to consider a recreational marijuana legalization bill this week as a June 9 deadline for passing the measure looms. In Rhode Island, a House lawmaker introduced…

News June 1
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Harborside acquires cannabis manufacturer Sublime for $43.8 million

Oakland, California-based Harborside said Monday it agreed to acquire the manufacturer and pre-roll brand Sublime for $43.8 million in cash and stock. According to a news release, Harborside agreed to pay…

News June 1
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Marijuana producer Canopy Growth posts CA$1.7 billion annual loss

Canadian marijuana producer Canopy Growth Corp. reported a net loss of 617 million Canadian dollars ($513 million) for its fourth quarter, alongside an annual net loss of nearly CA$1.7 billion…

News June 1
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Chicago cannabis store workers vote to join Teamsters

Employees at a Chicago cannabis retailer voted to join the Teamsters Local 777, the first such move in Illinois by workers at a marijuana business, the union noted in a…

News June 1
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