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California gov moves to simplify cannabis regulatory, tax systems

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration on Friday announced plans to simplify the state’s cannabis regulatory and tax systems,…

News January 10
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Some marijuana firms turn to small investor opportunities in tight funding climate

In a move to address funding challenges, one California marijuana producer is turning to mom-and-pop investors.

News January 9
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Cannabis giant Harvest Health seeks to terminate acquisition

Harvest Health & Recreation, an Arizona-based multistate marijuana operator, on Wednesday said it has filed a federal lawsuit…

News January 8

Weedmaps drops thousands of unlicensed cannabis ads, but some illegal shops remain

California-based Weedmaps has lived up to the pledge it made in August of dropping unlicensed marijuana retailer ads…

News January 8
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Marijuana businesses raise millions of dollars by cashing out of real estate through sale-leaseback deals

Large cannabis companies increasingly are selling their own cultivation, processing and storage facilities and immediately leasing them back…

News January 6
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Stock slump, layoffs and turning a cannabis company around: Q&A with MedMen CEO Adam Bierman

The new year always offers a chance for a fresh start, which is exactly what MedMen CEO Adam…

News December 30
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2019’s top US cannabis business stories: Vape crisis, California MJ industry challenges, landmark legalization moves & more

The U.S. cannabis industry experienced some momentous moves forward on the legalization front in 2019, but it also…

News December 30
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Week in Review: Aurora Cannabis execs depart, Curaleaf raises $275M in debt, IL readies for adult-use MJ sales & more

Aurora Cannabis loses two of its most important executives at a crucial time as the company continues to…

News December 27

Threats to adult-use California marijuana sales dire

Business threats against legal cannabis stores California are so severe that it may be necessary for voters to…

News December 26
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Chart: Pre-Christmas marijuana product sales increase up to 53%

'Tis the season for increased holiday spending - and that includes outlays on recreational cannabis products, which saw…

News December 24
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