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Connecticut marijuana regulator apologizes for ‘retaliation’ inspection

Connecticut's chief marijuana regulator apologizes for cultivation inspection at Affinity Grow that apparently happened out of "retaliation."

News March 24
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Marijuana MSO Planet 13 recovers $2.1M more from former bank alternative

Las Vegas-based marijuana multistate operator Planet 13 Holdings says it recovered another $2.1 million in cash plus real…

News March 21
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New York launches $5M grant program for cannabis social equity retailers

New York has established a $5 million grant program to support startup costs for adult-use cannabis social equity…

News March 20
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How to take your marijuana brand global

Expanding a marijuana brand across international markets is a thrilling and challenging endeavor.

News March 19
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North Carolina lawmaker introduces adult-use cannabis legalization bill

North Carolina hasn’t legalized medical marijuana yet, but one state lawmaker wants to go straight from criminalization to…

News March 18
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Trulieve, Cresco lobbying Pennsylvania to legalize adult-use marijuana, report says

Major marijuana multistate operators are betting big on Pennsylvania to be the next state to legalize adult-use marijuana.

News March 17
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Will marijuana rescheduling happen under Trump? Industry’s doubts grow

President Donald Trump's choices over his first 50 days in office, including appointments to lead the federal drug and…

News March 17
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Health Canada eases cannabis industry burden in regulations update

Health Canada has updated regulations governing the nation's cannabis operators to address industry challenges while keeping intact public…

News March 14
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Colorado regulators allowed hemp-derived THC into market, lawsuit says

Colorado’s regulated marijuana market is riddled with unsafe and illegal hemp-derived THC, a flow that regulators are unable…

News March 14
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Dear Congress: 280E isn’t a tax break for cannabis companies

Because 280E thwarts operational success, it greatly incentivizes people to perpetuate the illicit marijuana market.

News March 14
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