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Virginia lawmakers approve recreational marijuana legalization

Virginia lawmakers on Saturday narrowly approved compromise legislation legalizing a commercial recreational marijuana program that could generate nearly…

News February 27
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Ascend acquires most of MedMen’s NY cannabis operation for $63 million

Massachusetts-based Ascend Wellness Holdings is acquiring an 86.7% interest in financially strapped MedMen Enterprise’s cannabis operation in New…

News February 26
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Lawsuit casts spotlight on New York’s initial medical cannabis licensing, questions scoring

A new lawsuit sheds light on New York's licensing of 10 medical cannabis operators in 2015 and 2016,…

News February 26
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Marijuana trimming machine maker sues Border Patrol for impeding parts

A company that produces agricultural equipment for marijuana and hemp businesses filed a lawsuit in Seattle charging the…

News February 25
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Missouri pushes back deadline for medical cannabis businesses to open

Missouri regulators have extended the deadline for the state's medical marijuana companies to open after the bulk of…

News February 24
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Two Missouri medical cannabis applicants win permits after court battle

Two medical cannabis license applicants in Missouri will be able to do business in the state after winning…

News February 24
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Sales of cannabis pre-rolls up nearly 50% in 2020 despite pandemic

Marijuana pre-rolls are the second-fastest growing product category year-over-year despite conventional wisdom that the often-shared product would suffer…

News February 24
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Genetic editing offers marijuana and hemp companies a way to improve plant strains

The development of new genetic-editing technology offers cannabis companies a cost-effective way to make specific changes to marijuana…

News February 23
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New Jersey recreational marijuana implementation law signed, setting stage for $1 billion market

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday finally signed a law to implement a projected $1 billion recreational…

News February 22
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Green Organic Dutchman weighs sale of cannabis greenhouse in Quebec

The Green Organic Dutchman is considering the sale of its mammoth cannabis greenhouse in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, only about…

News February 22
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