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Half of eligible marijuana social equity retailers in Illinois at risk of losing licenses

Five years after establishing one of the first state-run social equity programs, only half of Illinois' eligible marijuana…

News July 18
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Illinois races to $1 billion in cannabis sales faster this year than in 2023

Total cannabis sales in Illinois surpassed $1 billion for the second consecutive year. But it happened faster this…

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How cannabis-friendly are potential Biden successors?

Names floated as potential replacements for Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden have at least one thing in common:…

News July 9
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Marijuana MSO 4Front appoints co-founder Krane to board chair

Arizona-based 4Front Ventures, a vertically integrated, marijuana multistate operator, promoted current director Kris Krane to board chair.

News July 5
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What cannabis executives are looking for in an acquisition target

Cannabis acquisitions must add value to the buyer, but the buyer should also be able to add value…

News June 25
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Stiiizy makes bold hemp claim in lawsuit alleging excessive THC

Los Angeles-based vaporizer cartridge company Stiiizy is battling fraud accusations in federal court that accuse its hemp-derived business…

News June 11
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Illinois’ medical marijuana expansion, hemp regulations hit road block

Illinois lawmakers ended this legislative session Wednesday without addressing medical marijuana expansion or regulations for hemp products.

News May 30
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Goodness Growth seeks $860 million from Verano in failed marijuana acquisition

Marijuana multistate operator Goodness Growth is seeking $860.9 million in damages from Verano Holdings Corp., alleging breach of…

News May 29
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Marijuana industry labor relations are reaching a crossroads

Marijuana operators and mainstream companies have one thing in common - an uneasy and often adversarial relationship with…

News May 13
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Illinois issues 35 conditional social equity adult-use marijuana licenses

Illinois has issued 35 more conditional adult-use retail licenses to social equity applicants.

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