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Marijuana MSO The Cannabist Co. exiting Florida in corporate restructuring

The Cannabist Co. on Monday announced a restructuring plan expected to save the marijuana multistate operator $10 million…

News June 17
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Trulieve fined $350K over Massachusetts cannabis worker’s death

Massachusetts regulators on Thursday levied a $350,000 fine on Trulieve Cannabis in connection with the death of an…

News June 13
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Florida adult-use cannabis legalization might face well-funded opposition

The campaign to legalize adult-use cannabis in Florida during the November general election might encounter an unfamiliar obstacle:…

News June 13
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Marijuana REIT buys Florida property for $13 million in leaseback deal with Ayr

Innovative Industrial Properties, a San Diego-based real estate investment trust focused on the cannabis industry, acquired a $13…

News June 12
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Big win for Florida hemp industry as governor vetoes proposed ban

In a major win for the state's hemp industry and a setback for regulated marijuana, Florida's governor vetoed…

News June 10
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Cannabis operators Cansortium and RIV Capital are merging

Cansortium, a Florida-based vertically integrated cannabis multistate operator, is merging with RIV Capital, which operates the Etain Health…

News May 30
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Florida marijuana licenses overdue as adult-use vote looms

By law, the Florida marijuana industry is supposed to have nearly twice as many businesses involved as are…

News May 30
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Florida Republicans officially oppose adult-use cannabis legalization

The executive board of the Republican Party of Florida voted to oppose the state's ballot initiative to legalize…

News May 7
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Opinion: Marijuana industry optimism fueled by operational upgrades

Caught up in the next big announcement, the cannabis industry has overlooked impressive work operators did in 2023…

News May 3
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Florida Gov. DeSantis plans to help fight recreational marijuana ballot measure

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he will take a pronounced role in helping to defeat the state’s November…

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