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Cannabis producer Cronos narrows 2023 loss to $74.5 million

Canadian cannabis producer Cronos Group cut its loss in half in 2023, reporting a deficit of $74.5 million…

News March 4
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New Jersey surpasses 100 marijuana stores, projects $1 billion in sales

The New Jersey governor's office is celebrating the opening of more than 100 marijuana stores in the state.

News March 4
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Canada’s unpaid cannabis taxes soar 72% to almost CA$300 million

A growing number of Canadian cannabis producers continue to rack up tax debt, which could lead to "a…

News March 4
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Curio fined $26,000 for selling cannabis retrieved from dumpster, other offenses

Multistate operator Curio Wellness was fined $26,000 by Maryland regulators after reviewing video footage of employees at its…

News March 1
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Marijuana lender Chicago Atlantic extends credit facility maturity to 2026

The financing subsidiary of Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance is extending the maturity of its $100 million secured…

News March 1
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Aurora Cannabis repays remainder of convertible senior debt

Aurora Cannabis says it has repaid the remaining balance of its convertible senior notes, a landmark in the…

News March 1
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Opinion: Medical marijuana companies have stronger 280E argument

The $143 million question on every marijuana executive’s mind these days is: Should my MJ company consider filing…

News March 1
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Cannabis firm BZAM granted creditor protection with massive unpaid tax bills

Canadian cannabis firm BZAM, which merged with The Green Organic Dutchman in 2022, has been granted creditor protection…

News March 1
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Ohio drops medical marijuana card fee to 1 cent, halves processor license cost

Ohio regulators have reduced the fee to obtain medical marijuana patient cards or caregiver cards to 1 cent,…

News February 29
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Michigan, Georgia raids net thousands of cannabis plants, hundreds of pounds

Recent law enforcement raids in Michigan and Georgia have resulted in the seizure of thousands of plants and…

News February 29
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