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$1B in municipal marijuana bonds could fund New York equity goals, expert says

A municipal marijuana bond offering of up to $1 billion is among the recommendations to New York regulators…

News March 28
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Opinion: Marijuana momentum in 2022? Look to the Midwest

Everyone in the cannabis business has their eyes on the Northeast, and for good reason. But cannabis multistate…

News March 28
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Former WeWork co-CEO Artie Minson joins cannabis platform LeafLink

Artie Minson, a former co-CEO of commercial real estate company WeWork, joined cannabis wholesaling platform LeafLink as president,…

News March 25
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Cresco Labs to buy rival marijuana MSO Columbia Care in $2 billion deal

Major multistate cannabis operators Cresco Labs and Columbia Care said Wednesday they have agreed to combine in a…

News March 23
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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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