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Can the $28 billion hemp industry be saved?

With a looming federal ban that could shut down the industry, Lackner is pushing for regulations and a…

News April 9
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Massachusetts cannabis law revamp could double MSO retail footprint

The bill also would remove the rule that forced medical marijuana businesses to grow, process and sell all…

News April 8
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Report: North Carolina illicit cannabis market is worth $3 billion

By transitioning consumers to a regulated framework, North Carolina could capture substantial economic benefits.

News April 7
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Can the right data convince banks to lend to cannabis operators?

The NCS Thea platform acts as a bridge between cautious financial institutions and capital-starved cannabis businesses.

News April 7
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Two more marijuana MSOs enter Texas medical cannabis market

Texas authorities awarded three more vertically integrated medical cannabis permits, and marijuana multistate operators snagged two.

News April 6
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How higher education is embracing legal cannabis

Cannabis education is no longer a niche offering – schools nationwide offer courses designed for careers in the…

News March 30
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New vertically integrated cannabis permits could become available in Ohio

A new proposal would allow standalone cannabis processors in Ohio to secure cultivation and retail permits.

News March 27
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Missouri cracks down on hemp THC retailers ahead of federal ban

Stores must immediately halt sales of intoxicating hemp products because of concerns over mislabeled and potentially unsafe merchandise.

March 26
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Cannabis MSO PharmaCann closes another cultivation facility

Both facilities are slated to close on May 20. In Pennsylvania, 60 people will lose their jobs; in…

News March 25
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