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California cannabis agency creates uproar by revoking 300-plus business permits, then reinstates most

California’s top cannabis regulatory agency sent shockwaves through the state’s marijuana industry on Monday and Tuesday after it…

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Planet 13

Marijuana firm Planet 13 raises $53.9M in bought deal public offering

Nevada marijuana company Planet 13 Holdings raised 69 million Canadian dollars ($53.9 million) on Tuesday in a bought…

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Cannabis delivery platform Lantern on its own after Uber-Drizly deal

Lantern, a cannabis delivery platform that started operations in 2020, will operate as an independent private business in…

News February 2
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Chart showing a comparison of basket count percentages compared to sales for California and Washington State.

Cannabis basket-size data highlights differing consumer spending patterns across state markets

While U.S. cannabis markets might appear similar on the surface, each is driven by different consumer spending habits…

News February 2
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West Virginia medical marijuana

West Virginia awards medical cannabis dispensary licenses, many to MSOs

West Virginia regulators announced the winners of 100 medical marijuana retail licenses in the state, with many going…

News February 1
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CBD producers must avoid health claims while promoting products, feds say

It’s the Wild West out there!” How often have you heard that statement made about health claims for…

News February 1
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Outlining your cannabis business plan on paper can avoid partnership disputes later

Partnership disputes—whether between business partners or owners and investors—continue to be an ugly feature of the cannabis industry.…

News February 1
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Lara DeCaro

Violating California’s Prop 65 labeling rules can cost cannabis companies thousands in legal fees

California has a reputation for heavily regulating businesses, and the marijuana industry is no exception. As of Jan.…

News February 1
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Fresno, California, creates social equity fund for marijuana entrepreneurs

The Fresno City Council voted to establish an equity fund that would help financially assist disadvantaged marijuana business…

News January 29
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Washington state marijuana

Report: Cannabis contributes $2 billion annually to Washington state economy

The legal cannabis industry has grown at a “staggering rate” in Washington and now contributes roughly $2 billion…

News January 29
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