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Report: North Carolina illicit cannabis market is worth $3 billion

By transitioning consumers to a regulated framework, North Carolina could capture substantial economic benefits.

News April 7
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Can the right data convince banks to lend to cannabis operators?

The NCS Thea platform acts as a bridge between cautious financial institutions and capital-starved cannabis businesses.

News April 7
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New York cannabis retailers averaging about $4 million in annual sales

New York cannabis retailers are averaging about $4 million in annual sales after a year in business, state…

News April 6
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Two more marijuana MSOs enter Texas medical cannabis market

Texas authorities awarded three more vertically integrated medical cannabis permits, and marijuana multistate operators snagged two.

News April 6
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What cannabis retailers get wrong about 4/20 discounts

Aggressive discounting is a key part of most cannabis retailers' 4/20 plan. But operators should focus on the…

News April 3
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Missouri cannabis regulators seek alternatives to track-and-trace leader Metrc

Missouri cannabis regulators could be the first to replace track-and-trace leader Metrc with another firm if competitors vie…

April 1
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Michigan governor candidate vows to repeal cannabis tax as new lawsuit filed

A longshot candidate for Michigan governor has vowed to repeal the state's new 24% wholesale cannabis tax if…

March 30
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How higher education is embracing legal cannabis

Cannabis education is no longer a niche offering – schools nationwide offer courses designed for careers in the…

News March 30
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Teamsters cannabis union claims win over marijuana MSO in Pennsylvania

A 20-day strike of a Cresco Labs-owned medical cannabis dispensary ended with workers claiming a win.

News March 27
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New vertically integrated cannabis permits could become available in Ohio

A new proposal would allow standalone cannabis processors in Ohio to secure cultivation and retail permits.

News March 27
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