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Supply of medical cannabis restored in Malta after shortage

After a weekslong shortage of high-THC medical cannabis flower in Malta, at least one variety became available again as of Sept. 4, Marijuana Business Daily has confirmed. “Thankfully, one of…

News September 8
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Aurora appoints new CEO, signals revenue decline, massive write-downs

Aurora Cannabis has promoted Miguel Martin to CEO, while warning investors to expect declining quarterly revenue and write-downs of up to 1.8 billion Canadian dollars ($1.37 billion) when it reports…

News September 8
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Chart: Illinois lottery for retail marijuana licenses raises social equity questions

While Illinois’ plan for increasing social equity in its cannabis industry was heralded as a potential blueprint for other new markets, the execution of the program has already come into…

News September 8
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Tips for getting the most out of cannabis industry virtual events

In the coronavirus era, both mainstream and cannabis companies have been forced to move planned in-person events to virtual platforms.

News September 6
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Week in Review: US House sets marijuana legalization vote, new Massachusetts rules, MedMen woes & more

The MORE Act, which would deschedule cannabis and thereby legalize it federally in the U.S., is scheduled to be considered by the full U.S. House of Representatives the week of…

News September 5
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Illinois to hold lottery for retail cannabis licenses later this month

Applicants for retail cannabis licenses in Illinois will be awarded in a lottery later this month, after all 17 regions saw only about 20 companies given perfect scores on their…

News September 4
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Pennsylvania GOP leader tosses cold water on marijuana legalization plan

One of Pennsylvania’s top-ranking Republicans said lawmakers likely won’t legalize recreational marijuana this fall, despite Gov. Tom Wolf’s pleas.

News September 4
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Nevada judge rules cannabis licensing process can proceed

A Nevada judge ruled the state’s marijuana licensing process can resume, with some new retail marijuana stores allowed to open. The decision, issued Thursday, also means some applications for licenses…

News September 4
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Quebec cannabis stores post quarterly profit as sales grow

Quebec’s monopoly cannabis retailer Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) has posted a net profit of 9.7 million Canadian dollars ($7.4 million) for the quarter ended June 20, on quarterly sales…

News September 4
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