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A map showing the changes in population from the 2020 census for states where marijuana is legal.

Recreational marijuana states see population growth but loss of US House seat

The population in the 17 states where recreational cannabis is legal, as well as Washington DC, continued to…

News May 4
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US Supreme Court declines to hear $1.9 million 280E cannabis tax case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear an appeal from two California-based cannabis companies that were…

News May 3
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Pros and cons of using a white-label service for marijuana products

In every marijuana product’s journey to market, business owners will need to decide whether to build a manufacturing…

News April 30
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Marijuana ancillary firm Hydrofarm prices $269M offering, buys company

Hydrofarm Holdings Group, a distributor and manufacturer of hydroponics equipment and supplies, announced the pricing of a nearly…

News April 29
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5 strategies for using water-soluble cannabinoids in cannabis drinks

Extraction scientists and formulators are racing toward faster and cheaper ways to make cannabinoid molecules – hydrophobic and…

News April 28

Branding pays off for marijuana companies

As the recreational marijuana industry expands and matures, branding will be a vital strategy for companies vying for…

News April 27
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US appeals court denies cannabis firm Harborside’s bid to end 280E

A U.S. appeals court has rejected California-based Harborside's bid to stamp out Section 280E of the Internal Revenue…

News April 23
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Infographic showing the ways cannabis growers can reduce their carbon footprint

How cannabis cultivators can reduce their carbon footprint

Whether operating indoors, outdoors or in greenhouses, cannabis cultivators have developed a reputation for not being as green…

News April 21
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Chart showing weekly marijuana sales for CA, CO, NV, WA pointing out 4-20 week totals.

Three takeaways from 4/20 cannabis sales data

As cannabis businesses settle in to watch 4/20 marketing plans unfurl on what is typically the biggest sales…

News April 20
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Billboard ban is latest marketing hurdle for California cannabis firms

A court ruling limiting billboard ads on some California roadways underscores the legal hurdles marijuana companies face in…

News April 19
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