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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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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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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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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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Debt dominates cannabis capital raises as equity deals dry up

The cannabis industry has transitioned to a more commoditized market characterized by price declines and minimal organic growth.

News March 25
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Mass layoffs as cannabis MSO PharmaCann exits Colorado market

The closure of the cannabis company's cultivation operation comes as Colorado’s marijuana industry is seeing declining wholesale prices.

News March 24
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Rhode Island weighs fewer cannabis licenses to avoid market crash

Nearly four years after the state legalized adult-use marijuana, the original plan to issue 24 new retail licenses…

News March 23
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