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Tech firm Akerna sells software business, exits marijuana industry to join crypto venture

Akerna Corp., the parent company of pioneering cannabis technology company MJ Freeway, said Friday it's exiting the marijuana…

News January 27
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Ayr Wellness backs off from $55 million cannabis retail acquisition in Chicago

Multistate operator Ayr Wellness said it has canceled its acquisition of Chicago cannabis retail operator Dispensary 33, citing…

News January 27
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FDA’s inaction on CBD regulations means more marijuana questions for Congress

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s announcement Thursday that it won’t regulate products containing CBD and will instead…

News January 27
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Medical marijuana sales kick off in Mississippi

Mississippi’s medical marijuana program launched Wednesday with at least three dispensaries selling product.

News January 26
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Marijuana MSO Curaleaf bails on California, Oregon and Colorado, cuts workforce by 4%

Marijuana multistate operator Curaleaf Holdings said Thursday that it will shutter the majority of its operations in three…

News January 26
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Cannabis growers exit California market, helping stabilize prices

California marijuana cultivation capacity is down significantly from early 2022, with some growers choosing not to plant or…

News January 26
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Cannabis producer Green Organic Dutchman changing its name

Canadian cannabis producer The Green Organic Dutchman is changing its name to BZAM, pending regulatory approval.

News January 25
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Kansas governor presses lawmakers to legalize medical marijuana this year

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said legalizing medical marijuana is one of her top priorities in 2023, despite likely…

News January 25
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Nevada suspends cannabis cultivator’s license, cites diversion concerns

Nevada regulators voted unanimously to suspend the license of Las Vegas cannabis cultivator Helping Hands Wellness Center over…

News January 25
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Marijuana MSO MariMed borrows up to $35 million for expansion, more

Marijuana multistate operator MariMed closed a $35 million secured credit facility to complete expansion projects in multiple states…

News January 25
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