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A map showing where states determined cannabis companies as essential businesses.

How ‘essential’ transformed the US cannabis industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic

During the tumultuous weeks and months of the past year, a nine-letter word emerged as a game changer…

News March 15
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Verano accused in lawsuit of illegal interstate marijuana trafficking

Illinois-based multistate operator Verano Holdings is accused in a lawsuit of illegally shuttling marijuana from its home state…

News March 9
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Cannabis MSO Verano to expand in 3 states via deals exceeding $100 million

Cannabis multistate operator Verano Holdings announced agreements to acquire a total of nine operating retail outlets or licenses…

News March 3
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Marijuana MSO Cresco Labs files $1 billion shelf prospectus

Illinois-based marijuana multistate operator Cresco Labs filed a preliminary prospectus to raise up to $1 billion in securities…

News March 1
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Cannabis MSO Green Thumb Industries raises $56 million in US share sale

Chicago-based multistate cannabis operator Green Thumb Industries raised roughly $56 million from selling shares in the United States.…

News February 23
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Map showing what states are expecting minimum wage increases in 2021

Mainstream businesses are bracing for minimum-wage hike, but many cannabis firms already pay more

Half the states across the country have increased – or will raise – the minimum wage paid to…

News February 19
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Illinois-based marijuana MSOs teaming up on two stores, report says

Competing multistate marijuana companies Green Thumb Industries and Verano Holdings have quietly joined forces to operate two dispensaries…

News February 10
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Cannabis MSO Green Thumb nets $100M through initial US stock sale

Cannabis multistate operator Green Thumb Industries said it accepted an offer to sell $100 million of stock to…

News February 9
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Chart showing that while overall marijuana vape sales rose in 2020, market share declined

Marijuana vape market share down as manufacturers work to rebuild consumer confidence

The cannabis vapor pen market sector has lost market share and not grown as fast as the rest…

News February 1
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Marijuana companies weigh how to approach COVID-19 vaccinations for employees

Cannabis companies are seeking clarity on Covid-19 vaccinations for employees as the pandemic continues to cause logistical challenges…

News January 18
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