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Marijuana industry jobs dipped by 2% in 2022, report shows

In a first since states began legalizing marijuana, cannabis industry employment declined in 2022, a report shows.

News April 13
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After key court ruling, New York awards 99 new cannabis retail licenses

New York regulators issued 99 new adult-use cannabis retail licenses on Monday, including to applicants previously blocked by…

News April 3
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Paychex ceasing direct deposits, other services to cannabis firms

U.S. cannabis operators are scrambling to find a new payroll provider after receiving a memo from Paychex advising…

News March 31
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Curaleaf acquires Utah medical cannabis retailer for $20 million

New York-based Curaleaf Holdings is spending $20 million to acquire Deseret Wellness, the largest medical cannabis retailer in…

News March 30
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Court lifts injunction preventing marijuana retail licensing in New York

A federal court has opened up retail licensing in Brooklyn and other areas of New York state after…

News March 29
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Vermont cannabis grower fined $20K for Instagram post of out-of-state delivery

A cannabis grower in Vermont was fined $20,000 for delivering marijuana to an unlicensed MJ store in New…

News March 29
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Toys R Us alleges New York marijuana store is infringing on trademark

The owner of Toys R Us filed a complaint against a Brooklyn marijuana store alleging that the shop's…

News March 27
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New York’s Long Island opts out of marijuana retail, limiting options for store operators

When New York regulators announced plans to double recreational marijuana retail licenses to 300 for social equity applicants,…

News March 24
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Marijuana MSO TerrAscend could list on Toronto Stock Exchange by summer

Marijuana multistate operator TerrAscend Corp. could become the first U.S. plant-touching company to list on the Toronto Stock…

News March 22
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Marijuana MSOs sue New York over adult-use retail license delay

Multistate operators with New York medical cannabis licenses sued regulators on Thursday in an attempt to gain quick…

News March 16
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