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Marijuana Business This Week: Honing IL legalization language, taking reservations in Massachusetts, hempseeds enter space & more

Here are some notable stories and events to watch for in the coming days: LEARNING THE LANGUAGE: Substantial…

News April 29
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Chart: Eastern US salaries top Western compensation in cannabis

Salaries for employees of U.S. marijuana companies lean higher in East Coast markets than on the West Coast.

News April 23
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Illinois OKs Cresco Labs’ plan to open three more medical cannabis dispensaries

Chicago-based Cresco Labs, a multistate cannabis company, received regulatory approval to acquire a trio of medical marijuana dispensary…

News April 11
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Green Thumb Q4 sales climb 237% amid expanding marijuana operations

Green Thumb Industries, a Chicago-based multistate cannabis company, reported revenue of $20.8 million for the fourth quarter ending…

News April 9

Marijuana Business This Week: Nevada license hearing, hemp lending guidance, SC mulls medical cannabis & more

Here are some notable stories and events to watch for in the coming days: ASCENT LICENSE HEARING: Representatives…

News April 8

Illinois Senate OKs bill to shield banks serving marijuana businesses

The Illinois Senate on Thursday passed legislation that would bar state regulators from penalizing or discouraging banks and…

News April 4
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Illinois Senate panel OKs adult-use cannabis bill, but details are pending

An Illinois Senate committee voted to advance a placeholder bill that lawmakers can amend later to legalize a…

News April 4
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Illinois Senate panel passes bill to protect banks serving cannabis businesses

An Illinois senate committee voted to advance a bill that would prohibit the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional…

News March 21
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Study: IL medical marijuana growers could meet 4 years of recreational MJ demand

Licensed medical marijuana growers in Illinois would be able to supply adult-use cannabis for four years after legalization,…

News March 21
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Illinois marijuana firm Grassroots closes $90 million raise to expand operations

Chicago-based Grassroots Cannabis said it completed a $90 million capital raise designed to expand the company’s footprint and…

News March 19
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