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California’s annual cannabis sales fell in 2022 for the first time since adult-use launch

Annual cannabis sales in California declined in 2022 for the first time since the state launched its adult-use…

News February 23
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Will mass layoffs help or hinder the struggling cannabis industry?

Are widespread layoffs in the North American cannabis industry an effective cost-cutting tool - or will they do…

News February 23
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Vertically integrated cannabis operators TPCO and Gold Flora to merge

TPCO Holdings, which operates as The Parent Co., and Gold Flora are merging in an all-stock deal, according…

News February 22
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Mendocino growers ask California to address county’s cannabis licensing

A trade association representing cannabis growers in California's Mendocino County has asked the state government for an "urgent…

News February 22
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Cannabis businesses make push to showcase Black-owned brands

Black-owned businesses in states including California, Massachusetts, Michigan and New York are trying to get minority-owned cannabis brands…

News February 22
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Marijuana MSO MedMen evaluating sale of assets in three states

California-based marijuana multistate operator MedMen Enterprises has hired ATB Capital Markets to review and potentially help the company…

News February 21
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Budtenders at California cannabis retailer join Teamsters

Budtenders at Captain Jack’s Dispensary in San Bernardino, California, have become the latest group of cannabis workers to…

News February 17
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Opinion: Native American cannabis businesses spread across United States

Native American tribes throughout the United States are investing in cannabis.

News February 17
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California bill would allow marijuana retailers to serve food, beverages

A lawmaker in San Francisco introduced a bill that would allow marijuana retailers in California to operate kitchens…

News February 14
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Cannabis MSO MedMen warns about cash situation, ability to stay afloat

California-based cannabis multistate operator MedMen Enterprises is warning investors that it might not have enough money to "meet…

News February 7
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