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Hydrofarm spends $58 million on another marijuana acquisition

Hydrofarm Holdings Group entered an agreement to acquire Illinois-based Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE) for $58 million, the cannabis…

News October 27
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Curaleaf cannabis store workers unionize in Worth, Illinois

Workers at a Curaleaf Holdings cannabis dispensary in Worth, Illinois, are joining the United Food and Commercial Workers…

News October 22
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Cannabis firm Jushi secures $100 million funding with 9.5% interest rate

Multistate cannabis operator Jushi Holdings Inc. secured a $100 million credit facility with a 9.5% annual interest rate…

News October 21
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Marijuana MSO Verano ups credit agreement with $120M loan at 8.5%

Chicago-based marijuana multistate operator Verano Holdings Corp. said Wednesday it amended an existing credit agreement to secure an…

News October 21
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Cresco spending $80 million to acquire another Pennsylvania marijuana firm

Chicago-based Cresco Labs said Thursday it will acquire Pennsylvania-based Laurel Harvest Labs in a cash-and-stock deal worth $80…

News October 14
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Marijuana MSO PharmaCann to acquire LivWell Enlightened Health

Chicago-based PharmaCann announced Tuesday it has struck a deal to acquire Colorado-headquartered LivWell Enlightened Health in a transaction…

News October 12
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Illinois recreational marijuana sales already nearing $1 billion for 2021

Recreational marijuana sales in Illinois have reached nearly $1 billion, and three months remain in the calendar year.

News October 6
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3 more businesses sue Illinois over unsuccessful marijuana license bids

Three companies seeking marijuana business licenses are the latest to file suit against Illinois regulators, alleging their applications…

News September 24
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Cresco to acquire Cure Pennsylvania’s 3 cannabis dispensaries for $90 million

Chicago-based marijuana multistate operator Cresco Labs announced a $90 million cash-and-stock deal to acquire Bay, also known as…

News September 23
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Chicago to allow expansion of recreational marijuana stores

Chicago is easing zoning restrictions that will allow recreational marijuana stores to expand.

News September 21
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