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How labor unions can benefit cannabis operators

Conventional wisdom contends that businesses and labor unions are naturally adversarial. But it doesn’t have to be that…

News September 27
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Wholesale cannabis prices rise in key states, but downward pressure expected

Wholesale cannabis prices stabilized or rebounded in some key markets through the summer, but cultivators should brace for…

News September 25
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Importance of reliable payroll provider highlighted by vendor aversion to marijuana clients

A marijuana company’s payroll provider should focus on cannabis and not also serve mainstream businesses, MJ executives agree.

News September 21
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California marijuana businesses beg gov to veto product label legislation

California marijuana companies are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto a recently passed bill that’s meant to deter…

News September 19
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Aeroponic cannabis cultivation offers benefits, but high-tech method is rare

Aeroponic cannabis cultivation, combined with careful environmental controls, can accelerate crop growth.

News September 18
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California warns labs to accurately report cannabis testing results

California cannabis regulators sent warning notices demanding that state-licensed testing labs accurately report test results or face stiff…

News September 15
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California lawmakers send cannabis cafe bill to governor for signature

A bill that would allow California cannabis retailers to operate traditional kitchens and host events at their stores…

News September 13
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California expands grant funding to establish more local cannabis retail

California regulators are expanding grant access and funding for cities and counties to establish adult-use retail cannabis programs.

News September 12
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Non-revenue-generating cannabis jobs in peril as demand grows for hourly workers

For evidence of headwinds facing the regulated marijuana industry, look no further than the cannabis labor market.

News September 8
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Appeal allows suit seeking CA marijuana track-and-trace data to proceed

A California marijuana company that brazenly accuses competitors of allowing legal product to be sold on the illicit…

News September 5
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