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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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College marijuana programs give companies a source for new employees

Colleges and universities across the country are stepping up to meet the demand for workers skilled in the…

News March 11
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For some, US marijuana industry becoming a David-versus-Goliath battle

Is the U.S. marijuana industry evolving into a David-versus-Goliath confrontation? A number of marijuana business officials and advocates…

News March 10
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Marijuana vapes, pre-rolls popular among US consumers seeking potency, innovation

Vape pens and pre-rolls continue to grow in popularity among U.S. marijuana consumers seeking out more potent products,…

News March 9
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AFC Gamma provides nearly $50 million of capital to three cannabis companies

Florida-based lender AFC Gamma said it recently provided $46.3 million of capital to three cannabis companies as part…

News March 8
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Illinois craft cannabis grower bill highlights tension between big companies, minority entrepreneurs

Back in 2019, many marijuana industry experts trumpeted Illinois as setting a new bar for social equity; State…

News March 8
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Cannabis MSO Verano taps $100 million in debt financing to support expansion

Cannabis multistate operator Verano Holdings said it has drawn an additional $100 million under its existing credit agreement…

News March 2
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