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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…

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3 more cannabis products recalled in California for pesticides

California’s chief marijuana regulator on Wednesday announced two more cannabis product recalls related to a pesticide scandal that…

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Like a fine wine: Cannabis operators turn to Ganjier program to educate employees

Cannabis firms are educating employees via the Ganjier Product Specialist program's online courses, live training and in-person exams.

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Unknown compounds found in marijuana testing samples, lab owners say

There’s evidence some marijuana samples submitted for testing contain a mysterious “soup” of dozens of unknown compounds never…

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Cannabis MSO Ascend seeks ‘financial flexibility’ via $235M private placement

Cannabis multistate operator Ascend Wellness Holdings said it's received commitments to raise $235 million in a private placement.

News July 15
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Metrc secures $113M cannabis track-and-trace contract extension in California

California's cannabis regulatory agency has extended the state's contract with Florida-based marijuana track-and-trace software company Metrc.

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Cannabis tech provider Lucid Green raises $1.4 million for expansion

Lucid Green, a cannabis supply-chain service provider based in New York, said it has raised $1.4 million to…

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Florida’s Libertarian Party backs ballot measure legalizing adult-use cannabis

The Libertarian Party of Florida is throwing its weight behind a November ballot measure that would legalize adult-use…

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When will Ohio launch adult-use cannabis sales? Here’s what we know

The calendar has flipped well into July and Ohio regulators have yet to grant any final approvals for…

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SNDL acquires Delta 9 Cannabis debt for CA$28.1 million, agrees to buy Indiva

Canadian marijuana and alcohol company SNDL has acquired the debt of Delta 9 Cannabis for 28.1 Canadian dollars…

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