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Marijuana MSO Cansortium finalizes merger with RIV Capital

The merger between marijuana multistate operator Cansortium, which operates under the Fluent brand, and RIV Capital closed on…

News December 19
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Massachusetts hires new cannabis chief; Arkansas’ MMJ regulator resigns

Massachusetts' Cannabis Control Commission hires Travis Ahern as executive director, and Arkansas' top MMJ regulator has resigned.

News December 19
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Nearly 70 Michigan marijuana businesses fined for regulatory violations

Sixty-seven licensed marijuana businesses in Michigan were fined for various regulatory violations in November.

News December 19
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Cannabis operators share tips for licensing brands

As more states adopt regulated marijuana programs, executives at licensed cannabis brands are seeking innovative ways to reach…

News December 19
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Weedmaps shares surge after cannabis company proposes going private

The share price of Weedmaps' parent, WM Technology, popped Wednesday morning after its co-founders submitted a proposal to…

News December 18
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Marijuana MSO Vireo Growth secures $75 million funding, acquires 4 companies

Marijuana multistate operator Vireo Growth has received $75 million in equity financing and acquired four single-state operators as…

News December 18
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Ohio adult-use program was only new cannabis market launch in 2024

2024 will go down as one of the quietest years for cannabis market launches.

News December 17
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New Jersey marijuana regulators double fee, will accept first lounge applications

New Jersey social equity cannabis operators will be the first to apply for consumption-lounge licenses beginning Jan. 2,…

News December 16
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Cannabis manufacturing workers in New Jersey join Teamsters union

Employees of manufacturing company Garden Society are the first cannabis workers in New Jersey to join Teamsters Local…

News December 16
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Missouri lawmakers introduce 3 bills to regulate hemp products

Three competing bills with proposals to regulate the hemp industry have been introduced in Missouri.

News December 16
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