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Why cannabis OGs shouldn’t fear multistate operators

Plenty of legacy OGs fear that MSOs might overtake their home markets. But by understanding the role of…

News October 18
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California marijuana lab official fired for violations, not whistleblowing, state says

California's marijuana regulatory agency is denying claims that a former top official was fired for highlighting widespread problems…

News October 17
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New Delaware law protects banks that work with state’s marijuana businesses

Financial institutions that serve licensed marijuana businesses in Delaware will be protected from state-level prosecution under a bill…

News October 17
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California regulators revoke K.U.S.H. Collective’s cannabis business license

California regulators on Wednesday revoked the business license of K.U.S.H. Collective and issued a consumer advisory for all…

News October 16
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Legal challenge will loom over Nebraska medical marijuana legalization vote

A significant legal challenge to the ballot measures seeking to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska won’t be resolved…

News October 16
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Judge rejects petition to pause California ban on intoxicating hemp products

A California judge has temporarily upheld a wide-ranging. statewide ban on nearly all consumer hemp products containing THC.

News October 15
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Vice President Harris pledges Black jobs in federal marijuana legalization

Vice President Kamala Harris is pledging to legalize adult-use marijuana nationwide if she is elected in November and…

News October 15
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California cannabis lounges and retailers outline plans to embrace cafe law

California cannabis microbusinesses and retailers hope a new state law that widely expands their ability to offer food,…

News October 15
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Massachusetts fines marijuana MSOs Ascend, Curaleaf a combined $165,000

Massachusetts regulators fined New York-based marijuana multistate operators Ascend Wellness Holdings and Curaleaf Holdings a combined $165,000 for…

News October 11
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Facing receivership, marijuana operator StateHouse Holdings enters bankruptcy

San Diego-based marijuana operator StateHouse Holdings has entered bankruptcy in Canada after its main lender asked that the…

News October 11
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