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MJBizCon advice: Assess cannabis strategy and prepare for next crisis

The coronavirus pandemic forced the marijuana industry to “grow up” and now provides a unique opportunity for companies…

News December 4
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Ayr borrows $75 million to fund marijuana acquisitions, finish facilities

Multistate marijuana operator Ayr Strategies announced a $75 million secured loan intended to fund acquisitions and complete facilities…

News December 4
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Metrc sees new seed-to-sale tracking markets, welcomes cannabis industry’s ‘constructive criticism’

With five states voting in favor of new marijuana markets last month, Metrc sees fresh opportunities to extend…

News December 4
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Los Angeles selects 200 social equity cannabis retail license finalists

Los Angeles regulators issued the much-anticipated list of 200 finalists in the contentious battle for social equity marijuana…

News December 3
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Pennsylvania medical marijuana research venture gets OK from state

Pennsylvania regulators gave the green light to a company that intends to delve into medical marijuana research, potentially…

News December 1
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Arkansas reaches $187 million in medical cannabis sales

Arkansas’ slow-starting medical marijuana market is growing, with more than 80% of the state’s dispensaries now open and…

News November 30
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VA recreational marijuana market would need 5 years to mature, report says

A working group in Virginia is estimating it will take up to five years for a recreational marijuana…

News November 30
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As consolidation hits Canadian cannabis retail, more mergers and acquisitions expected

Consolidation is picking up among Canada's regulated cannabis retailers as recreational marijuana sales continue their upward monthly trend,…

News November 26
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California judge rules against cannabis billboard ads on interstate highways

Billboards for marijuana companies are commonplace in California, but that advertising option for cannabis businesses is about to…

News November 24
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Maine’s recreational marijuana sales reach $1.4 million in first month

Regulated recreational marijuana retailers in Maine sold $1.4 million worth of cannabis in the first month of adult-use…

News November 24
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