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Can unions ensure marijuana workers earn a livable wage?

Most marijuana workers in California don’t make enough money to meet living wage standards across much of the…

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Marijuana MSO Ascend closes on $50 million private placement

Marijuana multistate operator Ascend Wellness Holdings has closed a $50 million private placement of senior secured notes.

News May 30
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Stop blaming Meta for failed cannabis marketing and get creative

It’s time to stop blaming social media for failed marketing campaigns and look at creative ways to innovate…

News May 30
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Judge upholds Alaska’s limitations on intoxicating hemp-derived THC products

Alaska can continue restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products to licensed marijuana stores after a federal…

News May 29
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Marijuana industry debt crisis intensifies as lenders circle overleveraged operators

As spurned lenders begin to encircle marijuana companies owing an estimated $3 billion in collective debt coming due…

News May 29
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Ohio ups recreational cannabis purchase quantities as lawmaker changes loom

Ohio is increasing the amount of recreational cannabis that retailers can sell per consumer.

News May 28
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Where to find cannabis industry data online

As the cannabis industry matures, access to reliable data is more important than ever.

News May 28
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How Oregon brand Alibi is cultivating a promising New York marijuana market

Marianne Cursetjee, the co-founder and CEO of Alibi Cannabis, discusses what it’s like for a West Coast company…

News May 27
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Tribally owned cannabis stores have grown by 24% since May 2024

Native American tribes maintained a strong presence in cannabis markets throughout the United States in the past year.

News May 23
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Farmers markets want to sell marijuana; here’s why they can’t

From California to New York, small farms are attempting to diversify by offering craft marijuana along with produce at…

News May 22
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