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California reports record illicit cannabis seizures as cultivation tax cut

California authorities reported seizing a record amount of illicit cannabis and cash in 2025, but legal market struggles…

News January 28
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Vireo Growth acquires former ‘Uber of Weed’ as cannabis M&A activity heats up

The acquisition gives Minneapolis-based Vireo Growth an additional 65 retail locations and a delivery infrastructure.

News January 6
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Massive drop in cannabis cultivation permits behind licensing contraction

The number of active cannabis cultivation permits in the U.S. has dropped by 24% since 2023.

News December 18
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Stiiizy is biggest cannabis retailer in California after $25 million fire sale

The deal includes leases and licenses for 12 marijuana retail locations. With 58 California stores, Stiiizy is now…

News December 10
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California cannabis sales tumbled after tax hike, data shows

Sales tumbled after lawmakers hiked California cannabis taxes, recent data shows.

News December 8
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From rosin gummies to hash holes: Meet the winners of MJBowl

Ten marijuana brands took home trophies from the inaugural MJBowl, a bi-coastal cannabis competition presented by MJBizCon and…

News December 5
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Michigan cannabis industry fights massive tax hike in court

The Michigan Court of Claims heard arguments Tuesday over the constitutionality of a new 24% wholesale tax on…

News November 26
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What’s killing cannabis workers?

Cannabis workers appear to be at particular risk of developing asthma at work, new research found.

News November 24
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Meet the finalists for the 2025 MJBowl cannabis competition

MJBowl, the new bi-coastal cannabis competition from MJBizCon and social review platform Budist, is ready to introduce this…

News November 24
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Marijuana powerhouse Cookies risks ‘insolvency’ after judgment

A judge ordered Cookies to steer its main revenue streams to service a creditor's debt.

News November 20
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