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Weedmaps drops thousands of unlicensed cannabis ads, but some illegal shops remain

California-based Weedmaps has lived up to the pledge it made in August of dropping unlicensed marijuana retailer ads…

News January 8
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Some Illinois adult-use marijuana shops close due to product shortages, high demand that totaled $11M in sales in first week

Illinois cannabis shops have had approximately a week to sell recreational marijuana since the state began allowing it…

News January 7
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Marijuana Business Magazine 2019 retrospective: A look back at the year’s cover stories

The new year kicked off with a major state legalization move forward as recreational marijuana sales in Illinois launched…

News January 4
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Week in Review: Illinois adult-use marijuana market starts with $3M+ day, OR rule might limit cannabis permits, Nevada lab closes & more

Licensed recreational cannabis sales begin in Illinois, a new Oregon rule could possibly curtail the number of marijuana licenses…

News January 3
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Long waits and some sticker shock, but Illinois recreational marijuana market launches with a roar, nearly $3.2M in sales

Thousands of marijuana enthusiasts - including Illinois' lieutenant governor - turned out on a cold New Year's Day…

News January 2
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Washington state removes online map of cannabis businesses in response to recent burglaries

A recent rash of break-ins at marijuana companies in Washington state has spurred regulators to remove an online…

News January 2
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Stock slump, layoffs and turning a cannabis company around: Q&A with MedMen CEO Adam Bierman

The new year always offers a chance for a fresh start, which is exactly what MedMen CEO Adam…

News December 30

Massachusetts recreational marijuana sales top $420 million in first year

Adult-use marijuana stores in Massachusetts had more than $420 million in sales in the first full calendar year…

News December 27
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Week in Review: Aurora Cannabis execs depart, Curaleaf raises $275M in debt, IL readies for adult-use MJ sales & more

Aurora Cannabis loses two of its most important executives at a crucial time as the company continues to…

News December 27
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Illinois marijuana retailers in potential $2B market expect long lines, possible supply shortages as adult-use sales kick off Jan. 1

Illinois cannabis retailers are thrilled at the prospect of large crowds of customers and high demand at 6…

News December 26
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