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Deceased farmer’s heirs appeal in bid for Florida medical marijuana license

The family and business partners of a Black farmer who died after applying for a medical marijuana license…

News August 18
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Freezing freshly harvested cannabis retains moisture, terpenes

As marijuana consumers develop a better understanding and appreciation for terpenes, flavonoids and other chemical compounds found in…

News August 18
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Marijuana operator Tilt Holdings ends ties with social equity brands

Tilt Holdings, a Phoenix-based diversified marijuana company, has cut ties with three social equity brands and paused a…

News August 17
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Canopy selling cannabis facility back to chocolatier Hershey for CA$53 million

A Canopy Growth Corp. flagship facility that was once emblematic of the prospective wealth and new beginnings of…

News August 17
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Settlement talks end without deal in New York marijuana licensing suits

Negotiations between New York state lawyers, some social equity applicants and a group of multistate operators to settle…

News August 17
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Germany’s cannabis insurance payouts hit 51 million euros in first quarter

Insurance reimbursements for medical cannabinoid products in Germany continued to grow in the first quarter of 2023, showing…

News August 17
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Adult-use marijuana legalization qualifies for Ohio ballot

Adult-use marijuana legalization will appear on Ohio voters’ ballots in November.

News August 17
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Canadian cannabis retailer Fika wins Fire & Flower auction

Canadian retail chain Fika Cannabis won an auction for insolvent retailer Fire & Flower Holdings.

News August 17
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More cash, more headaches for marijuana retailers after Mastercard ban

Marijuana retailers across the country are adjusting to handling and securing more cash in-store after Mastercard’s abrupt decision…

News August 17
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Alabama company files motion to halt medical cannabis licensing

An Alabama company that wasn't selected for a medical cannabis permit wants to halt the already-delayed licensing process,…

News August 16
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