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Keegan Peterson, founder/CEO of marijuana tech firm Wurk, dies at 33

Marijuana industry executive Keegan Peterson, who founded Denver HR tech company Wurk, has died at 33.

News January 21
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These four states could legalize medical marijuana through legislation in 2021

Four red states – Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky and South Carolina – could legalize medical marijuana through their legislatures…

News January 21
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Cannabis firm CannTrust reaches agreement to settle shareholder claims

Embattled Canadian cannabis producer CannTrust Holdings on Wednesday announced a restructuring support agreement that will pave the way…

News January 20
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NCIA: High recreational marijuana taxes in New York could hurt legal market

A marijuana industry official cautioned New York officials that recreational marijuana taxes need to be low enough to…

News January 20
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An elusive pathogen is damaging cannabis crops – here’s how to fight it

Over and over again, I meet cannabis growers who are not yet aware of a widespread disease that…

News January 20
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Massachusetts cannabis retailers sue state over delivery regulations

Marijuana retailers in Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against the state's Cannabis Control Commission's rules that allow only social…

News January 19
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California trade group offers marijuana banking services through credit union

The California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA) on Tuesday unveiled a new partnership with North Bay Credit Union under…

News January 19
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Phytol cited as potentially dangerous cannabis vape ingredient

As cannabis vaping pens grew in popularity in late 2019, concerns grew about the safety of the products,…

News January 19
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Biden health nominees have history of supporting legal marijuana

Two of President-elect Joe Biden's top picks to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have…

News January 19
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Maine recreational cannabis store faces fine over mermaid logo

A South Portland, Maine, recreational cannabis retailer has run afoul of the state’s marijuana regulator over its logo,…

News January 19
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