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Pabst Blue Ribbon entering cannabis market with infused seltzers

Another major brewer is jumping into the marijuana sector. Pabst Blue Ribbon on Wednesday announced the formal launch…

News October 7
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Los Angeles’ next cannabis licensing window will start Oct. 20

The next round of marijuana business licensing in Los Angeles will begin Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. PT,…

News October 6
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Stem Holdings to acquire delivery firm in CA$41M all-stock marijuana deal

Florida-based marijuana grower and retailer Stem Holdings signed a deal to acquire California-headquartered cannabis delivery company Driven Deliveries,…

News October 6
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Cannabis edibles maker Bhang settles potency lawsuit

A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against infused products manufacturer Bhang Corp. for allegedly misrepresenting the…

News October 5
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Week in Review: Wildfire smoke impact, cannabis market transitions, curbing illicit sales & more

Smoke and ash from the record wildfires in the western U.S. are slowing the growth of outdoor marijuana…

News October 3
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Western wildfire smoke delays outdoor cannabis harvest, exposing climate impact

The record wildfires that have blanketed the West Coast in smoke and ash also have blocked out essential…

News October 1
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Lawsuit: Kushy Punch’s illicit marijuana market reach more than first known

Vertical Bliss' reach into the illegal cannabis market when the company, operating as Kushy Punch, was busted in…

News September 30
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L.A. suburb engaging in kickback scheme for cannabis permits, suit says

A lobbyist allegedly working with city officials in the Los Angeles suburb of Commerce has been soliciting kickbacks…

News September 29
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New recreational cannabis markets are seeing quicker starts to sales

As public opinion changes and state regulators learn from those who have gone before them, the time it…

News September 29
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Week in Review: Illinois cannabis permits redo, Vermont adult-use progress, Oregon wildfires & more

Seventy marijuana dispensary applicants for recreational cannabis business licenses in Illinois dropped a lawsuit against the state after…

News September 26
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