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The HR compliance checklist every cannabis business needs in 2026

Cannabis businesses need to be concerned with all kinds of labor laws. How can your business ensure total…

News January 9
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Oregon cannabis prices fall to record low but consumer demand steady

Annual sales in 2025 declined 3.5% to $925 million, continuing a downward trend that began with the COVID-19…

News January 8
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Supply woes still hampering Kentucky medical marijuana launch

A bright spot for patients emerged with the announcement of Speakeasy Dispensary’s Jan. 15 grand opening in Hamburg.

News January 7
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Vireo Growth acquires former ‘Uber of Weed’ as cannabis M&A activity heats up

The acquisition gives Minneapolis-based Vireo Growth an additional 65 retail locations and a delivery infrastructure.

News January 6
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Three trends affecting the U.S. cannabis industry in 2026

As the U.S. cannabis industry moves into a new year, shifting market dynamics are already reshaping how businesses…

News December 31
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Marijuana MSO Curaleaf’s Virginia expansion unravels amid more lucrative offer

The Cannabist Co. will sell its Virginia medical marijuana permit for $130 million plus a $30 million lease…

News December 22
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Massive drop in cannabis cultivation permits behind licensing contraction

The number of active cannabis cultivation permits in the U.S. has dropped by 24% since 2023.

News December 18
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Blue Dream’s revenge: Why the market needs old-school cannabis genetics

Returning to classic strains isn't about nostalgia - it's about building a scalable cannabis market.

News December 17
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From rosin gummies to hash holes: Meet the winners of MJBowl

Ten marijuana brands took home trophies from the inaugural MJBowl, a bi-coastal cannabis competition presented by MJBizCon and…

News December 5
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The logistics crisis plaguing the Minnesota marijuana market launch

Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market is facing a logistical hurdle – a shortage of licensed transporters – that has…

News December 4
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