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California touts seizure of $316M in unlicensed cannabis in first quarter

California authorities have seized more than $316 million in unlicensed cannabis and $474,000 in cash in the first…

News April 14
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How American cannabis businesses are responding to Trump’s tariffs

Cannabis companies and ancillary businesses are pivoting in real time to assess and respond to President Donald Trump's…

News April 11
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New York investigating marijuana giant Stiiizy for possible ‘inversion,’ report says

California-based cannabis megabrand Stiiizy is under investigation in New York for allegedly smuggling marijuana from out of state…

News April 7
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Big players enter hemp-derived THC drink market amid growing restrictions, bans

Another week, another move from an established company into the federally legal, hemp-derived THC market.

News April 7
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Debt and default force marijuana operator Gold Flora into receivership filing

Another one of California’s largest marijuana operators plans to liquidate assets after mounting financial losses and operational challenges.

News April 1
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Humboldt County extends deadline to pay marijuana cultivation taxes

Humboldt County supervisors have extended the deadline for hundreds of marijuana farmers to pay off cultivation taxes enacted…

News March 28
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California extends hemp-derived THC ban

California’s total ban on products with any detectable level of hemp-derived THC is poised to continue until at…

News March 12
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Hundreds of Humboldt marijuana farmers expected to lose licenses over tax debt

Hundreds of marijuana farmers in California’s Humboldt County are in jeopardy of losing their business licenses as a…

News March 12
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California’s Glass House secures $50 million credit line

California vertically-integrated cannabis company Glass House secured a new $50 million credit line.

News March 10
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Legal California cannabis production increases by double digits, report says

Legal cannabis production in California increased by 11.8% to 1.4 million pounds in 2024, according to a new…

News March 4
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