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California enacts tax warrants in fight against illicit marijuana businesses

In California’s ongoing battle against the illicit cannabis market, the state’s central tax collection agency served a dozen…

News July 8
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Chart: Shelf space at a premium as more brands enter cannabis space and retailers use pay-to-play practices

As more brands enter the marijuana products marketplace, competition for retail shelf space in key adult-use markets such…

News July 7
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New regulatory agency takes reins of Nevada’s marijuana industry

Nevada’s Cannabis Compliance Board is getting up and running this month in a transition of oversight power from…

News July 6
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Big changes in Los Angeles marijuana licensing: Q&A with cannabis czar Cat Packer

As executive director of the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation, Cat Packer has overseen one of the…

News July 6
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San Francisco, Oakland advise marijuana firms about possible attacks

San Francisco and Oakland cannabis companies were warned this week that expected July Fourth weekend protests could lead…

News July 2
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Cannabis firms should use data, backups to strengthen supply chain

Cannabis companies that rely on the international supply chain need to keep a watchful eye on their suppliers…

News July 1
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16 ways to cut cannabis costs, increase profit during a recession

Recessions are a time for cost control, but they can also herald opportunity—especially if your industry proves as…

News July 1
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Cresco closes $29M sale-leaseback deal on MA marijuana facility

Cresco Labs, a multistate cannabis operator headquartered in Chicago, has entered into its fifth sale-leaseback deal with San…

News July 1
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NJ is key to East Coast adult-use cannabis legalization, stakeholders say

New Jersey is the “linchpin” for coming recreational marijuana legalization on the East Coast, a panel of industry…

News June 30
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Illinois delays awarding 80 cannabis business permits

The governor of Illinois on Monday signed an executive order delaying the issuance of 80-plus marijuana business permits…

News June 30
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