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Early freeze in Colorado could cost marijuana, hemp growers millions in losses

An early cold snap that swept through Colorado on Tuesday and into Wednesday drove temperatures below freezing and…

News September 10
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Washington state’s new Marijuana Odor Task Force to tackle issue confronting broader MJ industry

Washington state regulators are believed to be among the first in the nation to take a closer look…

News September 10
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Maine starts issuing recreational cannabis business licenses

The long-awaited recreational marijuana industry in Maine took another step toward launching this week when regulators began issuing…

News September 9
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Ohio medical marijuana program too expensive, study finds

More than 60% of Ohio residents are dissatisfied with the state’s medical cannabis program, citing high prices as…

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Massachusetts cannabis workers OK three-year labor deal

Employees at a Massachusetts marijuana cultivation and processing facility ratified their initial collective bargaining agreement, 10 months after…

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Mississippi heads for potentially close November vote on medical cannabis legalization

A business-friendly medical marijuana initiative with no license caps in the Deep South state of Mississippi faces a…

News September 9
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Cannabis MSO Columbia Care to buy California firm in $69 million deal

Multistate operator Columbia Care agreed to acquire Los Angeles-based marijuana grower and retailer Project Cannabis in a deal…

News September 8
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Groups push to delay lottery for Illinois marijuana retail licenses

As often happens after winners of state cannabis licenses are announced, losing applicants for retail licenses in Illinois…

News September 8
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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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