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Is Illinois the next state to ban hemp-derived THC?

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he'll ban hemp-derived THC in Illinois if lawmakers can't regulate.

News September 26
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What happens when a marijuana social equity permit holder dies?

The contentious issue of how to buy or sell marijuana social equity licenses is being pressed by a…

News September 10
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Chicago alderman won’t allow cannabis dispensary owned by ex-cops

A Chicago alderman blocked a proposal from a business that includes former police officers from opening a marijuana…

News September 3
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Debt-saddled marijuana MSO Ayr Wellness to sell off assets, ‘wind down’ operations

The version of Miami-based marijuana multistate operator Ayr Wellness "we know today will cease to exist" after the…

News July 31
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2 board members, including Kris Krane, resign from marijuana operator 4Front

Two board members of 4Front Ventures Corp. have resigned as the marijuana company wrestles with receivership and bankruptcy…

News June 30
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Cannabis company 4Front Ventures files for bankruptcy in Canada

Phoenix-based cannabis operator 4Front Ventures Corp. has initiated bankruptcy proceedings in Canada under that country's Bankruptcy and Insolvency…

News June 13
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US marijuana business licensing stable in early 2025

The U.S. marijuana licensing market remained stable in early 2025, with the total number of active licenses growing…

News June 12
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Illinois halts adult-use marijuana retail licensing to boost social equity

State law allows for 500 marijuana stores, but the state will pause licensing non-social equity license holders while…

News June 4
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US Supreme Court is the next stop for challenge to federal marijuana prohibition

A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected a constitutional challenge to U.S. marijuana prohibition brought by a coalition…

News May 28
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Marijuana operator 4Front files for receivership

4Front Ventures Corp., a minor marijuana multistate operator, said its subsidiaries have filed for voluntary receivership in Massachusetts.

News May 23
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