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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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Small-scale cannabis social equity success stories emerge amid stumbles among big programs

While negative headlines pour in about cannabis social equity program delays, barriers and failures, success stories also are…

News March 1
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More Illinois marijuana workers vote to join Teamsters

Employees at three marijuana businesses in Illinois voted to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

News February 25
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Illinois cannabis MSOs pushing back on social equity bill, report says

The largest cannabis trade association in Illinois, which includes multistate operators, reportedly is resisting proposed legislation that would…

News February 24
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Led by gummies, edibles keep pace with growth of overall US cannabis market

Gummies continue to dominate the U.S. edibles market, particularly among new marijuana consumers, although other consumable products are…

News February 16
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