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About 20% of licensed marijuana companies in California’s capital city face temporary closure

More than a fifth of the cannabis companies in Sacramento, California, are confronting the possibility of at least…

News January 27
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California to require marijuana retailers to exhibit QR code

Citing the 2019 vaping crisis, California cannabis regulators on Thursday mandated that licensed marijuana retailers and distributors display a…

News January 23
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Two years in, California’s legal marijuana businesses struggle with financial woes as they battle illicit market

Licensed California cannabis companies face a business climate that's arguably more dire than ever before, despite the hope…

News January 23
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California marijuana firm Falcon seeks $50 million from Harvest

California-based cannabis firm Falcon International wants a $50 million breakup fee from multistate operator Harvest Health & Recreation.…

News January 21
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Recent decisions on tax fines offer ray of hope for cannabis industry around burdens of IRS’ 280E

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision this week not to consider a Colorado Supreme Court ruling on a tax…

News January 17
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High Times plans to open first cannabis stores, hires president

Iconic marijuana publication High Times on Thursday announced plans to open its first cannabis retail stores, in Las…

News January 16
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Proposed regulatory and tax reforms in California could make life simpler for marijuana businesses

A proposed overhaul of California’s marijuana regulatory and tax collection system could mean far less headaches for licensed…

News January 16

Illegal marijuana grows raided in California

More than 15,000 cannabis plants were destroyed and six people were arrested during raids on illegal grows in…

News January 15
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Why cannabis businesses are hiring former politicians and regulators to move the industry’s lobbying efforts ahead

Marijuana businesses are increasingly bringing on former national and state politicians and regulators to help them navigate the…

News January 15
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San Diego restricts billboard cannabis advertising

The San Diego City Council unanimously approved a ban on marijuana billboard ads within 1,000 feet of schools,…

News January 14
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