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Kentucky governor eases access to medical cannabis for state’s residents

Kentucky's pro-marijuana governor just made it easier for citizens in the state to access medical cannabis, but there's…

News November 16
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GOP congressman compares marijuana industry to ‘slavery’

A Republican congressman notorious for blocking federal marijuana reform nearly derailed a “historic” Capitol Hill hearing on federal…

News November 16
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Illinois social equity cannabis grower receives $1M loan via new program

Helios Labs, a minority-owned craft cannabis grower Broadview, Illinois, received a $1 million loan through a program designated…

News November 16
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MJBizCon kicks off in Las Vegas amid economic turmoil, hopes of marijuana reform

MJBizCon, the oldest and largest trade show in the cannabis industry, officially opens Wednesday amid growing economic challenges and…

News November 16
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Cannabis MSO Jushi secures $68 million in debt-financing commitments

Jushi Holdings, a Florida-based cannabis multistate operator, said it secured $68 million in private placement commitments for debt…

News November 15
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MO could begin recreational marijuana sales by early February, official says

Missouri could begin recreational marijuana sales in early February or before, a spokesperson for the state said, which…

News November 15
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Is SAFE Banking a threat to cannabis-specific finance companies?

Cannabis-focused finance, security and insurance company operators that emerged to fill gaps through federal prohibition have a strong…

News November 15
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Small Humboldt County cannabis farmers go direct to consumers

Efforts from small marijuana farmers in California’s famed Emerald Triangle to reach consumers directly is gaining traction in…

News November 14
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California voters approve a dozen cannabis ballot measures to expand retail

California voters approved 12 local ballot measures in the 2022 midterm elections that will either expand or create…

News November 14
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Aurora Cannabis reports CA$51.9 million loss in first quarter

Canadian producer Aurora Cannabis reported a net loss of 51.9 million Canadian dollars ($39.1 million) for the first…

News November 11
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