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US federal cannabis reform outlook: Progress expected in 2020, but distractions, high hurdles persist

President Trump’s impeachment trial, the upcoming elections, Iran and trade wars. That's a lot of distractions for federal…

News January 22
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What cannabis industry CEOs need to survive 2020

As we are sure you have noticed, the market in cannabis is strained. Gone are the days of…

News January 17
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Why cannabis businesses are hiring former politicians and regulators to move the industry’s lobbying efforts ahead

Marijuana businesses are increasingly bringing on former national and state politicians and regulators to help them navigate the…

News January 15
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Chart: Good – not great – first year of medical cannabis sales in Ohio

Ohio’s medical marijuana industry pulled in nearly $60 million in its first year of sales, with increased access…

News January 14
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Week in Review: IL adult-use marijuana stores face shortages, Michigan early recreational MJ sales near $6.5M, Harvest pivots on deals & more

After the Jan. 1 launch, some Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers have cut off customers temporarily to conserve inventory, recreational marijuana sales…

News January 10
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Some marijuana firms turn to small investor opportunities in tight funding climate

In a move to address funding challenges, one California marijuana producer is turning to mom-and-pop investors.

News January 9
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Marijuana businesses raise millions of dollars by cashing out of real estate through sale-leaseback deals

Large cannabis companies increasingly are selling their own cultivation, processing and storage facilities and immediately leasing them back…

News January 6
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Stock slump, layoffs and turning a cannabis company around: Q&A with MedMen CEO Adam Bierman

The new year always offers a chance for a fresh start, which is exactly what MedMen CEO Adam…

News December 30
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Multistate marijuana firm Curaleaf raises $275 million in debt

Curaleaf, a Massachusetts-based multistate marijuana operator, secured $275 million in debt from a syndicate of lenders. It’s believed…

News December 20
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Week in Review: Cannabis banking reform hits snag, recreational MJ goes to New Jersey voters, merger falls through & more

The head of a U.S. Senate banking panel signals marijuana banking reform could take longer than the cannabis…

News December 20
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