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Sol Global to acquire Michigan cannabis group MCP Wellness for $150 million

Sol Global, a Toronto-based investment company focused on the cannabis industry, agreed to acquire Michigan-based MCP Wellness, which…

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Alaska gov isn’t looking to repeal Marijuana Control Board this session

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy does not plan to introduce legislation this session that would propose eliminating the board…

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California distributors warn ‘double taxation’ by cities could further strain legal marijuana industry

California cannabis distributors are warning about what they call a “double-taxation” situation in San Diego that’s raising costs…

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ND implements changes to medical marijuana law that improve business viability

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed into law changes to the state’s medical marijuana law that will increase patient…

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Andy Williams tapped as CEO of cannabis firm Medicine Man Technologies

Medicine Man Technologies, a Denver-based cannabis consulting firm, appointed co-founder Andy Williams as chief executive. Williams served as…

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Marijuana firm Cresco Labs posts Q4 revenue spike, 2018 profit

Chicago-based Cresco Labs’ revenue more than quadrupled during its fourth quarter, helping pave the company’s path to profitability…

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Alabama lawmakers take initial step of legalizing limited medical cannabis

Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill that would establish a limited medical marijuana sales and taxation program to treat…

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Helping banks play SAFE while serving the cannabis industry: Q&A with Congressman Ed Perlmutter

U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, a Colorado Democrat, introduced legislation six years ago to provide federal protection to financial…

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Federal marijuana reform may be entering new era, even if high hurdles remain

U.S. cannabis reform efforts have seen movement recently with a House committee’s endorsement of a banking bill and…

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Michigan regulators polling prospective recreational marijuana licensees

Michigan cannabis officials are surveying potential adult-use marijuana business license applicants to ensure the department is adequately staffed…

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