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College marijuana programs give companies a source for new employees

Colleges and universities across the country are stepping up to meet the demand for workers skilled in the…

News March 11
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New York to issue first retail licenses to those with marijuana convictions

New York’s initial round of 100 to 200 recreational cannabis retail licenses will be focused on applicants with…

News March 10
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For some, US marijuana industry becoming a David-versus-Goliath battle

Is the U.S. marijuana industry evolving into a David-versus-Goliath confrontation? A number of marijuana business officials and advocates…

News March 10
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Cannabis producer Tilray throws rival Hexo lifeline via $211 million debt purchase, alliance

New York-based Tilray Brands said Thursday it plans to acquire up to $211 million (267.5 million Canadian dollars)…

News March 3
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New York hemp farmers given priority to grow recreational marijuana

New York is giving licensed hemp cultivators an early opportunity to grow adult-use marijuana this spring in order…

News February 23
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Bill allowing New York hemp farmers to grow marijuana heads to governor

A bill that would provide New York hemp farmers a conditional license to grow, process and distribute adult-use…

News February 17
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New York Senate OKs bill to allow hemp farmers to grow adult-use marijuana

The New York state Senate passed a bill that would provide hemp farmers a conditional license to grow,…

News February 16
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Led by gummies, edibles keep pace with growth of overall US cannabis market

Gummies continue to dominate the U.S. edibles market, particularly among new marijuana consumers, although other consumable products are…

News February 16
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Cannabis REIT closes on $40 million sale-leaseback in New Jersey

Innovative Industrial Properties (IIP) acquired a marijuana property in New Jersey from Ascend Wellness for $35.4 million and…

News February 11
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New York targets illegal practice of marijuana ‘gifting’

New York regulators are cracking down on unlicensed marijuana companies engaged in "gifting." a practice in which businesses…

News February 10
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