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Cannabis banking numbers slip, but loans might be increasing

The number of financial institutions serving marijuana-related businesses declined slightly in the first six months of this year,…

News September 8
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Probe clears Maryland medical marijuana licensing of bias

An inquiry into Maryland’s 2019 medical marijuana licensing process found “no evidence of bias or undue influence,” according…

News September 8
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Chart: Illinois lottery for retail marijuana licenses raises social equity questions

While Illinois’ plan for increasing social equity in its cannabis industry was heralded as a potential blueprint for…

News September 8
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Tips for getting the most out of cannabis industry virtual events

In the coronavirus era, both mainstream and cannabis companies have been forced to move planned in-person events to…

News September 6
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Week in Review: US House sets marijuana legalization vote, new Massachusetts rules, MedMen woes & more

The MORE Act, which would deschedule cannabis and thereby legalize it federally in the U.S., is scheduled to…

News September 5
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Illinois to hold lottery for retail cannabis licenses later this month

Applicants for retail cannabis licenses in Illinois will be awarded in a lottery later this month, after all…

News September 4
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Pennsylvania GOP leader tosses cold water on marijuana legalization plan

One of Pennsylvania’s top-ranking Republicans said lawmakers likely won’t legalize recreational marijuana this fall, despite Gov. Tom Wolf’s…

News September 4
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Nevada judge rules cannabis licensing process can proceed

A Nevada judge ruled the state’s marijuana licensing process can resume, with some new retail marijuana stores allowed…

News September 4
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Cannabis companies secure fresh funding deals as investors wade back into capital markets

Marijuana businesses have raised hundreds of millions of dollars in recent months, a trend that is expected to…

News September 4
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Massachusetts credit union partners with marijuana payment processor

The GFA Federal Credit Union, which said in 2018 that it would serve Massachusetts marijuana companies, announced a…

News September 3
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