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Marijuana giants Greenlane, KushCo to merge in all-stock deal

Two of the marijuana industry’s biggest ancillary companies, Greenlane Holdings and KushCo Holdings, entered into an all-stock merger…

News March 31
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With more women buying cannabis, product demand could change

More women are buying cannabis, which could lead to shifts in product demand. Women still make up a…

News March 30
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California marijuana testing lab regains revoked license via court settlement

A marijuana testing lab in the San Francisco Bay Area is getting back its business license through a…

News March 26
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California gov appoints cannabis industry ally as state’s attorney general

The California cannabis industry is rejoicing over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s choice of Assemblyman Rob Bonta as state attorney…

News March 25
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Pair convicted in bank fraud case related to cannabis transactions

Two businessmen indicted in 2020 for defrauding merchant banks on behalf of California cannabis delivery company Eaze have…

News March 24
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How to get marijuana and hemp plants from the greenhouse into the ground

Outdoor cannabis producers often have a brief window to get their seedlings and clones transplanted during planting season.

News March 24
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Women’s History Month: Q&A with cannabis industry pioneer Lakisha Jenkins

Lakisha Jenkins isn't one to seek the spotlight, though it's difficult to find another longtime cannabis industry insider…

News March 23
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Adult-use marijuana basket composition highlights consumer buying trends in 2020

Many adult-use marijuana shoppers would rather stick with one type of product, such as flower or vape pens,…

News March 23
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MedMen raises CA$20 million to bankroll marijuana expansion in Florida

Financially strapped MedMen Enterprises said it raised 20 million Canadian dollars ($16 million) at CA40 cents a unit…

News March 19
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Marijuana tech platform I Heart Jane suffers slowdown, affecting retailers

Marijuana e-commerce platform I Heart Jane suffered a slowdown on Wednesday that impacted an unknown number of recreational…

News March 18
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