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4 marijuana-related companies run ‘Chicago cartel,’ federal lawsuit alleges

A group calling itself True Social Equity in Cannabis sued three marijuana multistate operators and an ancillary company…

News April 19
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Workers at another Illinois marijuana retailer vote to join Teamsters

More than 90% of workers at Rise Dispensary in Niles, Illinois, voted to unionize with the Teamsters Local…

News April 19
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Mississippi inks deal for platform to aid in medical cannabis application process

Mississippi signed a five-year agreement in which Texas-based Tyler Technologies will provide a platform to help state regulators…

News April 6
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US cannabis MSO revenue surges in 2021, fueled by expansion, acquisitions

The top cannabis multistate operators in the U.S. posted huge revenue gains in 2021 over the previous year…

News April 5
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How cannabis companies are capitalizing on 4/20 amid easing COVID-19 restrictions

As the biggest shopping day of the year for the cannabis industry approaches, businesses are preparing for 4/20…

News March 30
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Cresco’s marijuana asset sales could hit $500 million after Columbia Care deal, analysts say

Cresco Labs is expected to sell off $250 million-$500 million worth of marijuana cultivation and retail licenses largely…

News March 29
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Illinois lawsuit: Cannabis license scoring favoring residents violates Constitution

A lawsuit filed in Illinois alleges the state has violated the U.S. Constitution by awarding extra points in cannabis…

News March 25
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Cresco Labs to buy rival marijuana MSO Columbia Care in $2 billion deal

Major multistate cannabis operators Cresco Labs and Columbia Care said Wednesday they have agreed to combine in a…

News March 23
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Illinois court clears way for licensing of 60 adult-use craft cannabis growers

An Illinois judge lifted a stay order put in place to prevent state regulators from awarding 60 adult-use…

News March 18
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Illinois pitches simplified approach to remove marijuana retail equity barriers

Illinois' governor is proposing a simplified retail recreational marijuana application process with a low $250 fee in efforts…

News March 16
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