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New California cannabis coalition aims to tackle credit crisis

A group of California cannabis companies have formed a new coalition to raise awareness and provide solutions to…

News May 16
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California cannabis companies hire credit group to monitor retailers over unpaid invoices

A group of California distributors and brands representing more than half the state’s wholesale B2B cannabis market has…

News May 15
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Cannabis groups pleased with SAFE Banking hearing as senators push for expungement

Cannabis industry groups were heartened Thursday to hear bipartisan support from members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee…

News May 11
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Ontario Cannabis Store launches Social Impact Fund

The Ontario Cannabis Store has launched a Social Impact Fund to address some of the outstanding issues in…

News May 10
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Florida lawmakers pass bill on medical cannabis telehealth, Black farmers

Florida legislators approved a bill permitting telehealth appointments for patients seeking medical cannabis certification renewals, which could benefit…

News May 9
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NBA clarifies that players cannot promote cannabis, but they can invest

The National Basketball Association’s new collective bargaining agreement does not allow current players to promote cannabis brands, the…

News May 5
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Maryland adult-use marijuana sales to begin July 1 after gov signs rules into law

Adult-use marijuana sales in Maryland are set to begin July 1 after the governor signed a bill into…

News May 4
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Up to 52 new social equity cannabis licenses coming to Washington state

Washington state will issue up to 52 new cannabis retail licenses under its marijuana industry social equity program.

News May 4
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Oregon marijuana laws need overhaul, state audit suggests

Oregon’s antiquated marijuana laws, written in an era when preventing federal law enforcement intervention was the main focus,…

News April 28
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Maryland adult-use marijuana sales on track for July 1 after lawmakers OK rules

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is expected to sign into law before a key Monday deadline legislation that sets…

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