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Massachusetts regulator criticizes local ‘impact fees’ for cannabis firms

The practice of Massachusetts municipalities levying "impact fees" on cannabis companies that operate within their jurisdictions is drawing…

News September 27
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Michigan recalls cannabis processed with contaminated trimming machine

Michigan regulators issued a voluntary marijuana product recall for several batches of cannabis trimmed with a machine by…

News September 27
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Nevada cannabis cultivator Flower One raises $5 million in private placement

Nevada cannabis cultivator Flower One Holdings raised $5 million in the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement.

News September 27
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Challenges abound in New Jersey’s hot cannabis real estate market

Cannabis businesses entering New Jersey are facing a sizzling market for retail and industrial cannabis real estate ahead…

News September 27
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3 more businesses sue Illinois over unsuccessful marijuana license bids

Three companies seeking marijuana business licenses are the latest to file suit against Illinois regulators, alleging their applications…

News September 24
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Hall of Flowers: Optimism mixed with realism at return of in-person marijuana events

Cannabis retailers, growers and businesspeople of varying stripes reported an upbeat outlook at this week's Hall of Flowers…

News September 24
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Cresco to acquire Cure Pennsylvania’s 3 cannabis dispensaries for $90 million

Chicago-based marijuana multistate operator Cresco Labs announced a $90 million cash-and-stock deal to acquire Bay, also known as…

News September 23
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Canadian retail marijuana sales hit record CA$338.9 million in July

Canadian sales of legal adult-use marijuana continued a monthslong growth trend in July, increasing 6.2% over June to…

News September 23
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How marijuana companies woo budtenders to increase sales, promote brands

Cold hard cash. Swag, like shirts and tote bags. Free non-infused gummies. Private parties and appreciation breakfasts. While…

News September 23
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Massachusetts mayor gets 6 years in prison for marijuana bribery scheme

The former mayor of a small Massachusetts town received a six-year prison term after his conviction earlier this…

News September 21
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