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Illinois’ marijuana social equity program labors to become operational

Illinois, once lauded for creating a potential social equity blueprint for the marijuana industry, continues to struggle to…

News May 17
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US lawmaker Blumenauer sees clearer pathway for cannabis banking reform

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer expressed optimism Monday about the odds of cannabis banking reform finally being passed by…

News May 16
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California governor proposes eliminating marijuana cultivation tax

California's governor wants to eliminate a tax on marijuana cultivation, but not without raising taxes elsewhere on the…

News May 16
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Cannabis product sampling is taking off, despite legal and pandemic challenges

Want to get shoppers to try a new product? Start by giving them a free taste. Product sampling…

News May 16
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Ohio suit resolved by pushing adult-use marijuana legalization issue to 2023

An initiative to legalize adult-use marijuana in Ohio won’t be on the state's November ballot.

News May 13
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Canadian producer Aurora Cannabis loses another CA$1 billion

Struggling cannabis producer Aurora Cannabis reported a net loss of 1 billion Canadian dollars ($770 million) for the…

News May 13
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North Carolina lawmakers could consider legalizing medical marijuana

North Carolina lawmakers could take up and pass a medical marijuana bill in an upcoming short session that…

News May 13
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Miami approves medical cannabis dispensary after years of holding out

Miami's City Commission voted 3-2 on Thursday to allow medical cannabis dispensary MRC44 to open, paving the way…

News May 13
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Marijuana lender Chicago Atlantic increases credit facility to $65 million

Marijuana industry real estate lender Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance increased the size of its revolving credit facility…

News May 13
Charts showing how cannabis capital has not kept pace with last year.

Analysis: Why is marijuana M&A holding up better than capital raises?

Typically, marijuana M&A and funding move in the same direction - but not this year. Here is a…

News May 13
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