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How marijuana legalization could affect cost of debt

Hydrofarm Holdings Group (Nasdaq: HYFM) agreed to acquire Illinois-based Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), a manufacturer of horticulture benches,…

News November 3
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Election night fallout for marijuana industry

This year's off-year election was a decidedly mixed bag for marijuana businesses across the country.

News November 3
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Hydrofarm spends $58 million on another marijuana acquisition

Hydrofarm Holdings Group entered an agreement to acquire Illinois-based Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE) for $58 million, the cannabis…

News October 27
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Cresco spending $80 million to acquire another Pennsylvania marijuana firm

Chicago-based Cresco Labs said Thursday it will acquire Pennsylvania-based Laurel Harvest Labs in a cash-and-stock deal worth $80…

News October 14
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Trulieve plans massive marijuana production plant with $2 million PA grant

Florida-based Trulieve Cannabis reportedly is planning to build a mammoth, half-million-square-foot cultivation and processing operation at a former…

News October 6
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AFC Gamma expands Justice Cannabis loan to $75 million

Marijuana industry finance company AFC Gamma significantly boosted a loan to Chicago-based Justice Cannabis Co., increasing it from…

News October 4
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Pennsylvania lawmakers to again consider adult-use cannabis measure

Pennsylvania Democrats, as expected, are trying again to legalize adult-use cannabis through legislation. State Reps. Jake Wheatley and Dan…

News September 29
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Cresco to acquire Cure Pennsylvania’s 3 cannabis dispensaries for $90 million

Chicago-based marijuana multistate operator Cresco Labs announced a $90 million cash-and-stock deal to acquire Bay, also known as…

News September 23
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How marijuana companies woo budtenders to increase sales, promote brands

Cold hard cash. Swag, like shirts and tote bags. Free non-infused gummies. Private parties and appreciation breakfasts. While…

News September 23
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AFC Gamma expands loan to marijuana MSO Nature’s Medicines by $30 million

Florida-based cannabis business real estate lender AFC Gamma loaned an additional $30 million to Arizona-headquartered multistate marijuana operator…

News September 13
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