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Aphria and Tilray to merge, creating CA$5 billion global cannabis giant

Canadian cannabis companies Aphria and Tilray on Wednesday announced plans to merge, a transaction that would create a…

News December 16
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University of Mississippi’s federal pact for cannabis R&D to be renewed

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) said it again intends to award a federal contract to the…

News December 15
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Massachusetts marijuana retailers get OK to sell hemp-derived products

Marijuana retailers in Massachusetts soon will have another revenue stream.

News December 15
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Maine communities support adult-use marijuana businesses, divided on retail

Support for the adult-use marijuana industry in Maine is strong, especially cultivation, despite a divide over allowing retail…

News December 15
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How passage of the SAFE Banking Act could impact cannabis businesses

The SAFE Banking Act is nearing the finish line in the U.S. Congress, and many expect it to…

News December 14
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California cannabis growers seek cheaper mixed-light license fees, saying current cost too high

California mixed-light cannabis growers are asking for a change to licensing fees they say create unsustainable costs for…

News December 9
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Cannabis grow firm seeks to raise $125 million in stock offering

GrowGeneration Corp., a cannabis cultivation company that owns a chain of hydroponic garden centers, intends to raise an…

News December 8
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MJBizCon advice: Assess cannabis strategy and prepare for next crisis

The coronavirus pandemic forced the marijuana industry to “grow up” and now provides a unique opportunity for companies…

News December 4
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5 cannabis industry predictions for 2021 from MJBizDaily CEO Chris Walsh

The coming year will bring the cannabis industry new state legalization initiatives and a resurgence of investment but…

News December 4
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Metrc sees new seed-to-sale tracking markets, welcomes cannabis industry’s ‘constructive criticism’

With five states voting in favor of new marijuana markets last month, Metrc sees fresh opportunities to extend…

News December 4
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