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NCIA leader vows to move forward while ex-board members question group’s direction

The National Cannabis Industry Association and its executive director, Aaron Smith, are at a crossroads. The coming months…

News April 23
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Two cannabis industry groups join forces, citing need to marshal resources

Two cannabis industry trade groups are teaming up to launch a “federation of organizations” aimed at promoting pro-marijuana…

News April 20
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Week in Review: Pennsylvania flower sales, Oregon’s cannabis surplus & MassRoots’ big losses

Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis dispensaries get the OK to sell flower for vaping, Oregon’s marijuana glut is hurting the…

News April 20
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High Times Cannabis Cup denied license by California city

In a move that highlights the power of local governments over the California marijuana industry, the San Bernardino…

News April 19
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Marijuana startup lands $17 million from Tiger Global, Snoop Dogg

Green Bits, a compliance software developer for the cannabis industry, has landed a $17 million investment led by…

News April 19
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Stock-based compensation drives up MassRoots’ red ink to $44M in 2017

Turmoil-plagued marijuana tech company MassRoots suffered a $44.3 million loss in 2017, a large portion of which can…

News April 18
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How marijuana business owners, organized labor can live in peace

Cannabis business owners increasingly must confront a workplace reality that mainstream companies have faced for generations: organized labor.…

News April 18
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Scotts to buy hydroponic distributor for $450M, boosting cannabis reach

Scotts Miracle-Gro said it agreed to buy the nation’s largest hydroponic distributor for $450 million, a deal that will…

News April 17
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Week in Review: Maine’s rec cannabis progress, John Boehner’s reversal & tech giant’s MJ interest

Maine moves a step closer to rolling out recreational marijuana, former U.S. House Speaker John Boehner does an…

News April 13
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Expanding after launch: Q&A with Van der Pop’s April Pride

April Pride originally wanted to sell “beautiful products” for storing and sharing marijuana. She launched her Seattle-based company,…

News April 12
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