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South Carolina Senate advances ‘most conservative’ medical marijuana bill

The South Carolina Senate narrowly approved what its sponsor says is the “most conservative” medical marijuana legalization bill…

News February 15
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Quebec cannabis store SQDC posts CA$33 million third-quarter net income

Quebec's government-owned cannabis retail monopoly reported net income of $33 million Canadian dollars ($24.5 million) for its third…

News February 15
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Real estate getting easier to access: Q&A with Story Cannabis CEO Jason Vedadi

Real estate is one of the first major hurdles cannabis entrepreneurs must tackle when launching a business.

News February 15
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Virginia adult-use marijuana bills face resistance from governor, police

Virginia's House of Delegates and the Senate advanced two separate bills that would establish regulations and taxes for…

News February 14
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MedMen lays off 25 cannabis workers at suburban Chicago store

MedMen Enterprises initiated more layoffs last week, this time at a cannabis store in suburban Chicago, MJBizDaily has…

News February 14
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Colorado marijuana company challenging RFID tag requirement

A Colorado marijuana edibles manufacturer has filed a lawsuit against state regulators contesting the cannabis tracking system.

News February 14
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Blüm to acquire 3 California cannabis stores for $9.7 million

California marijuana company Blüm Holdings plans to acquire three Sacramento cannabis retail stores from Operators Only Corp.

News February 14
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Organigram eyes US opportunities, laments ‘THC inflation’ in quarterly loss

Canadian cannabis producer Organigram Holdings is eyeing international investment opportunities with its new war chest of capital, and…

News February 14
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Advocates celebrate inclusion of hemp in USDA’s Census of Agriculture

Advancing the federal regulation of hemp and other cannabis industry priorities will be easier now that hemp has…

News February 14
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1,700-plus in Maryland apply for adult-use marijuana social equity licenses

Maryland’s opening application round for adult-use social equity marijuana business licenses got off to a belated but booming…

News February 13
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