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Massachusetts Senate passes bill to crack down on excessive cannabis fees

The Massachusetts state Senate unanimously passed a package of cannabis reforms that includes clamping down on the exorbitant…

News April 8
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How cannabis growers can use cover crops to reduce their carbon footprint, save money

Cover crops can help cannabis growers use less water and fewer added nutrients as well as reduce overall…

News April 6
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US cannabis MSO revenue surges in 2021, fueled by expansion, acquisitions

The top cannabis multistate operators in the U.S. posted huge revenue gains in 2021 over the previous year…

News April 5
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Massachusetts regulators approve transfer of cannabis banking business

Massachusetts' Needham Bank completed its acquisition of Eastern Bank, including the transfer of the cannabis banking and money…

News April 4
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Cresco’s marijuana asset sales could hit $500 million after Columbia Care deal, analysts say

Cresco Labs is expected to sell off $250 million-$500 million worth of marijuana cultivation and retail licenses largely…

News March 29
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IRS ramps up marijuana business audits after COVID-19 lull, sources say

Marijuana industry tax experts are warning clients of a new wave of audits targeting cannabis companies and their…

News March 25
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How living soil can reduce marijuana growers’ impact on the environment

Maintaining healthy soil can help cannabis cultivators reduce their impact on the environment by using less water and…

News March 24
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‘Diamonds in the rough’: How to hire cannabis workers with criminal records

"Social equity" is the legal cannabis industry's biggest buzzword these days, with governments and companies of all sizes…

News March 18
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Massachusetts banks increasingly eyeing high-growth marijuana industry

While some banks still shy away from cannabis, others increasingly are embracing the industry, as evidenced by a…

News March 16
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Ancillary cannabis grow firm Agrify raises $135 million in additional capital

Agrify, an ancillary cannabis cultivation company, signed a definitive agreement to raise as much as $135 million in…

News March 14
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