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California’s marijuana sales on decline as consumers buy less expensive products

California marijuana consumers aren’t buying less product at state-licensed stores, but they do appear to be buying cheaper…

News June 5
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Cannabis staffing platform Vangst makes third acquisition in 13 months

Cannabis staffing platform Vangst has acquired Se7en Staffing & Employment Solutions, marking its third acquisition in the past…

News June 3
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Can unions ensure marijuana workers earn a livable wage?

Most marijuana workers in California don’t make enough money to meet living wage standards across much of the…

News June 2
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Where to find cannabis industry data online

As the cannabis industry matures, access to reliable data is more important than ever.

News May 28
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Tribally owned cannabis stores have grown by 24% since May 2024

Native American tribes maintained a strong presence in cannabis markets throughout the United States in the past year.

News May 23
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Farmers markets want to sell marijuana; here’s why they can’t

From California to New York, small farms are attempting to diversify by offering craft marijuana along with produce at…

News May 22
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Lack of federal Farm Bill leaves states to deal with hemp-derived THC chaos

Hemp-derived THC remains both a billion-dollar opportunity ideal for small businesses and a guarantee of serious trouble for…

News May 15
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California governor won’t stop July increase in marijuana excise tax

There’s some good news for California's $4.6 billion marijuana industry in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s updated budget proposal.

News May 14
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California tax agency confirms it will raise cannabis excise rate to 19% on July 1

Despite the concerns of California's regulated marijuana industry and lawmakers, the state's tax agency says it will carry…

News May 2
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Marijuana delivery company Eaze Technologies files bankruptcy

Marijuana delivery company Eaze Technologies filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in March after selling and transferring its assets…

News May 2
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