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Chart: Marijuana store density surpasses Starbucks & McDonald’s in many mature cannabis markets

As competition between cannabis retailers grows, so does the number of stores in mature markets, where the relative…

AK cannabis regulators float on-site consumption, testing, tracking rule changes

The Alaska Marijuana Control Board is seeking public comment by June 19 on proposed changes to the state’s…

AK regulators ask for public input on changes to on-site cannabis consumption rules

The Alaska Marijuana Control Board voted to seek public comment on tweaks to statewide rules that allow onsite…

Marijuana Business This Week: Honing IL legalization language, taking reservations in Massachusetts, hempseeds enter space & more

Here are some notable stories and events to watch for in the coming days: LEARNING THE LANGUAGE: Substantial…

Alaska gov isn’t looking to repeal Marijuana Control Board this session

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy does not plan to introduce legislation this session that would propose eliminating the board…

Chart: Eastern US salaries top Western compensation in cannabis

Salaries for employees of U.S. marijuana companies lean higher in East Coast markets than on the West Coast.

Marijuana Business This Week: AG’s on the clock, bevy of legislation, medical MJ lottery, Harvest Health earnings & more

Here are some notable stories and events to watch for in the coming days: BARR DEADLINE: Wednesday is…

A $3.4B cannabis mega-deal, marijuana firms prep for huge 4/20 sales, Alaska trade group helps keep MJ critic off state board & more of the week’s top news (SLIDESHOW)

Alaska lawmakers reject cannabis critic’s appointment to state’s Marijuana Control Board

In what is seen by many in the industry as a victory for Alaska’s cannabis businesses, the state…

Record-setting acquisition hits US marijuana industry and more of the week’s top news

A record-setting acquisition shakes up the U.S. cannabis space, two notable investors and a beverage industry veteran sign…