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NBA clarifies that players cannot promote cannabis, but they can invest

The National Basketball Association’s new collective bargaining agreement does not allow current players to promote cannabis brands, the…

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Cannabis cultivator Bright Green granted DEA production license

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has officially registered publicly traded Bright Green Corp. as a federally licensed cannabis…

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Marijuana MSO Greenlight’s dividend an apparent first for the industry – and last for now

Missouri-based multistate operator Greenlight Dispensary is believed to be the first big marijuana company to issue a dividend…

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Maryland gov puts nearly $1.2M of Green Thumb marijuana stock in blind trust

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore owns almost $1.2 million worth of stock in Green Thumb Industries (GTI), according to…

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Cannabis firm Entourage frets about future amid CA$123.1M annual loss

Canadian cannabis company Entourage Health Corp. reported a net loss of 123.1 million Canadian dollars ($90 million) for…

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Akerna sells cannabis software businesses for $5 million

Akerna Corp. is selling its cannabis software platforms for $5 million in cash to a business called MJ…

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Reintroduction of SAFE Banking Act in Congress buoys marijuana industry, stock markets

Bipartisan legislation to reform federal banking laws and allow legal marijuana businesses easier access to financial services has…

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Cannabis company Cookies faces lawsuits alleging kickbacks, personal enrichment

Cookies, among the most well-known American cannabis operators, is accused in separate lawsuits filed by current investors and…

News April 27
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Schwazze expands New Mexico cannabis footprint through $38 million acquisition

Colorado-based cannabis multistate operator Schwazze is deepening its presence in New Mexico with the planned acquisition of certain…

News April 26
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Marijuana MSOs report mixed financial results after tough year

Some marijuana multistate operators have weathered the perfect storm of macroeconomic headwinds, cannabis-specific challenges and legislative disappointments better…

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