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Cannabis company TerrAscend to repurchase $10 million in shares

The board of TerrAscend Corp., a Canadian-headquartered cannabis operator with U.S. assets, authorized management to repurchase $10 million…

News August 20
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Ohio marijuana retailers double sales after adult-use market launch

Ohio experienced a threefold increase in revenue in the days after launching adult-use marijuana sales, and, two weeks…

News August 20
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AFC Gamma provides credit totaling $18 million to 3 cannabis operators

AFC Gamma, a real estate investment trust, has set up or expanded credit facilities totaling more than $18…

News August 19
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Approved and pending marijuana licenses rise in US for first time in 2 years

The number of pending and approved marijuana business licenses in the United States increased 21% during the second…

News August 19
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California hemp fight signals long-term struggle with marijuana

The battle in California over how to regulate intoxicating hemp products exemplifies the issue facing regulated marijuana markets…

News August 19
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California hemp stakeholders celebrate as restrictions are scuttled – for now

California hemp interests are celebrating after a push by marijuana regulators and the governor to strictly regulate intoxicating…

News August 16
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Judge dismisses challenge to Wyoming’s ban on hemp-derived THC products

Wyoming’s ban on the sale of delta-8 and other hemp-derived THC products will remain in place after a…

News August 16
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Teamsters unionize fourth Verano cannabis store in Illinois

The Evanston, Illinois, location of the Zen Leaf cannabis retail chain “voted overwhelmingly” to join the International Brotherhood…

News August 16
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Rescheduling alone wouldn’t solve the marijuana industry’s banking problem

Marijuana rescheduling would alleviate certain burdens for regulated operators but would do little to address cannabis banking difficulties.

News August 16
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NORML: ‘No rational explanation’ for Missouri raising limits for toxic additive

The Missouri chapter of NORML is pushing back on the state's new regulations in that allow higher levels…

News August 15
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