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Oregon reopens recreational cannabis business licensing process

Oregon regulators are reopening the approval process for recreational cannabis business licenses, which was on pause for more…

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New Jersey to start accepting adult-use marijuana applications next month

New Jersey regulators will start taking grower, processor and testing lab license applications in December as the state’s…

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Cannabis MSO Verano entering Connecticut via acquisitions

Chicago-based cannabis multistate operator Verano Holdings announced its expansion into Connecticut with multiple acquisitions, including one completed deal…

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21 US governors sign letter to Congress supporting marijuana banking

Almost half the nation's 50 governors put their names on a letter this week to Congressional leaders, urging…

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New Mexico recreational cannabis licensing draws 1,500-plus applicants

The unlimited number of recreational cannabis business licenses available in New Mexico has attracted more than 1,500 applications…

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Cannabis requires more water than commodity crops, researchers say

Cannabis producers have long held the belief that marijuana and hemp are less water intensive than other commodity…

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What it takes to bring other women in the cannabis industry to the table

Cannabis is set to become a multibillion-dollar industry that will upend sectors spanning consumer packaged goods, pharmaceuticals, agriculture…

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Aurora net loss improves on strong medical marijuana sales in first quarter

Edmonton, Alberta-based Aurora Cannabis saw its net loss improve to 11.8 million Canadian dollars ($9.5 million) in its…

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New Oklahoma medical cannabis rules include changes to pre-rolls, testing

New rules went into effect Monday for Oklahoma medical marijuana businesses, including allowing medical cannabis dispensaries to package…

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Springbig to go public on Nasdaq via marijuana SPAC transaction

Marijuana industry marketing and loyalty company Springbig plans to go public by way of a merger with Tuatara…

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