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Former cannabis executive Justin Costello pleads guilty to securities fraud

Justin Costello, a former CEO of Seattle-based GRN Funds, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to securities fraud after posing…

News January 19
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Marijuana industry layoffs and cost-cutting likely to continue in 2023

2022 saw a wave of layoffs in the cannabis industry. Its pressures are uniquely challenging and there’s no…

News January 17
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Washington state marijuana regulatory chief Rick Garza to retire

Rick Garza, director of the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board, is retiring from the post, effective July 1.

News January 6
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A visual take on some key cannabis trends in 2022

In the spirit of "a picture is worth 1,000 words," here are charts and maps that visualize a…

News December 30
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Washington state cannabis sales decline for first time since adult-use legalization

Washington state's cannabis sales slowed this year for the first time since the state began legal adult-use marijuana…

News December 19
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Alaska ranks highest, New Jersey lowest in adult-use marijuana taxes, report says

Alaska's recreational marijuana taxes are the highest in the country, and New Jersey's are the lowest. That's according…

News December 14
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Washington state marijuana trade group outlines policy priorities for 2023

Looking to the new year, some of Washington state's cannabis businesses are focused on safety challenges, including ongoing…

News December 13
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Michigan regulators warn of increased crime threat to marijuana retailers

Michigan regulators are warning marijuana store owners to be on the lookout for criminals who are potentially targeting…

News November 23
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10 years after legalization, Washington state cannabis growers face headwinds

Washington state legalized adult-use cannabis 10 years ago this November, and in that time the market has been…

News November 23
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Cannabis growers report bumper harvest amid overproduction, low prices

Many U.S. cannabis cultivators are reporting this year's fall harvest, known in the industry as Croptober, saw favorable…

News November 7
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