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$420M raise sets US cannabis industry record, Bank of America begins marijuana coverage, MedMen exec turnover & more of the week’s top MJ news

Vaporizer company Pax Labs boasts a record funding raise, Bank of America kicks off coverage of the marijuana…

News April 26
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Sol Global to acquire Michigan cannabis group MCP Wellness for $150 million

Sol Global, a Toronto-based investment company focused on the cannabis industry, agreed to acquire Michigan-based MCP Wellness, which…

News April 25
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Michigan regulators polling prospective recreational marijuana licensees

Michigan cannabis officials are surveying potential adult-use marijuana business license applicants to ensure the department is adequately staffed…

News April 23
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Michigan urges medical marijuana retailers to test vape cartridges for lead

Michigan regulators want medical marijuana dispensaries to test vape pens on their shelves for heavy metals. Some cartridges…

News April 23
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Marijuana Business This Week: AG’s on the clock, bevy of legislation, medical MJ lottery, Harvest Health earnings & more

Here are some notable stories and events to watch for in the coming days: BARR DEADLINE: Wednesday is…

News April 22
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Michigan lawmakers set June 1 medical cannabis licensing deadline

Michigan’s Legislature is intervening in a long-running legal dispute over unlicensed medical marijuana shops, pushing to enact a…

News April 19
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MI gov approves bill to streamline medical marijuana business application process

Michigan’s governor signed a bill to ease the process for would-be business owners applying for medical marijuana and…

News April 17
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MI House panel OKs bill to close unlicensed medical marijuana dispensaries

Some Michigan lawmakers want to close unlicensed medical cannabis dispensaries once and for all and are pushing legislation…

News April 10

Cresco inks landmark acquisition and more of the week’s top marijuana news (SLIDESHOW)

Cresco Labs snaps up Origin House in a landmark deal, Ontario’s marijuana retailers open for business, two U.S.…

News April 5
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Judge sets April 9 hearing for Michigan’s unlicensed medical marijuana stores

A Michigan judge will consider arguments on April 9 regarding legal efforts to block state regulators from shutting…

News April 1
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