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California bribery case highlights corruption allegations engulfing the state’s cannabis industry

When federal attorneys in California announced bribery charges last week against two Calexico city officials who allegedly accepted…

News May 27
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Signs point to possible illicit cannabis activity in L.A. blast, report says

The Los Angeles Fire Department has launched a review of all smoke and vape shops in the city to…

News May 22
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Can California marijuana trade groups coordinate to engage industry’s legislative gears?

More than two years into the rollout of California’s regulated recreational cannabis market, many marijuana industry associations are…

News May 19
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L.A. explosion investigation includes possible marijuana industry connections

California and federal authorities launched a criminal investigation into an explosion over the weekend at a Los Angeles…

News May 18
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Week in Review: US House passes relief bill with cannabis banking, MO permit probe extends, ME lifts residency mandate & more

The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation allowing banks to serve cannabis companies by wrapping the measure into…

News May 16
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California governor delays proposed cannabis regulatory changes

The coronavirus has further derailed systemic reforms to the California regulatory agencies that oversee the state’s marijuana industry…

News May 14
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Marijuana REIT invests $17.5 million in sale-leaseback deal

Innovative Industrial Properties (IIP), a real estate investment trust based in San Diego that specializes in sale-leaseback deals…

News May 14
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California cannabis regulators defer business license renewal fees

California’s three licensing authorities will all begin immediately deferring business license renewal fees for marijuana companies as part of…

News May 14
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Cannabis MSO Jushi cancels California acquisition, moves forward in Illinois

Florida-based multistate operator Jushi Holdings terminated the acquisition of an adult-use marijuana store in California and launched recreational sales at a shop…

News May 11
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