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Cannabis producer Organigram reports modest positive adjusted EBITDA

Organigram reported positive adjusted EBITDA of 1.6 million Canadian dollars ($1.27 million) on the back of growing international…

News April 12
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Virginia governor OKs delta-8 THC ban, changes to medical marijuana program

Virginia is the latest state to ban delta-8 THC products, with Gov. Glenn Youngkin waiting until the final…

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Several states still in play to legalize marijuana through legislatures

More than a half-dozen states remain in play to potentially legalize medical or recreational marijuana through their legislatures…

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Hexo, Tilray finalize cannabis deal for debt purchase, ‘strategic alliance’

Major Canadian cannabis producers Hexo and Tilray Brands signed a definitive agreement for a "strategic alliance," with Tilray…

News April 12
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New Jersey gives adult-use marijuana green light to 7 multistate operators

More than a half-dozen existing medical marijuana operators in New Jersey - all large multistate operators - soon…

News April 11
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Cannabis lender Pelorus closes second tranche of $77.3M Harborside financing

Cannabis industry real estate lender Pelorus Equity Group closed the second tranche of its $77.3 million loan to…

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Schumer’s marijuana reform bill poised to fail without more GOP support

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has a seemingly unsolvable puzzle on his desk when it comes to…

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Arizona issues 26 social equity cannabis business licenses

The Arizona Department of Health Services awarded 26 coveted social equity cannabis business permits during a long-awaited license…

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Marijuana industry will add nearly $100 billion to US economy in 2022

When considering whether to approve a regulated marijuana industry, advocates often tout the broader economic benefits of the…

News April 11
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Treasury Secretary Yellen frustrated with stalled marijuana banking reform

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed her strongest support yet of marijuana banking reform - and frustration over…

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