Battle over regulating hemp products moves to City Hall

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Masked men break into Deroche weed dispensary
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Florida marijuana company appeals judge's decision to ban pot dispensaries at gas stations
by News Service of Florida on January 17, 2025
The pending petition, in part, questioned state health officials’ position that locating a dispensary adjacent to a convenience store would increase risks of crime.
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Legal cannabis sales in the US hit $30B in 2024
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However, growth slowed as business failures accelerate amid continued federal policy gridlock. The post Legal cannabis sales in the US hit $30B in 2024 appeared first on Green Market Report.
Cannabis-related banking requires cannabis expertise
by Community Choice Credit Union on January 31, 2025 at 4:00 pm
The Cannabis Related Business Team at Community Choice Credit Union is ready to light up your financial strategy. The post Cannabis-related banking requires cannabis expertise appeared first on Green Market Report.
TerrAscend Announces Preliminary Q4 2024 Financial Results
on January 31, 2025 at 2:45 pm
The company reported a net revenue of $74.4 million ahead of its scheduled earnings conference call.
Innovative Industrial Properties Reports Resolution to Default by PharmaCann
on January 31, 2025 at 1:58 pm
The entities reached an agreement to resolve PharmaCann’s existing defaults under leases for 11 properties that the company owns.
Enveric’s stock split leads to quick $5M raise but shares slide
by Adam Jackson on January 31, 2025 at 1:44 pm
The one-two punch sent newly consolidated shares tumbling despite progress on its non-hallucinogenic depression treatment. The post Enveric’s stock split leads to quick $5M raise but shares slide appeared first on Green Market Report.
Chicago’s Mayor pitches new hemp business license to a skeptical City Council
by Staff on January 31, 2025 at 1:12 pm
Mayor Johnson and his allies want to preserve a potential new tax revenue stream, while seeking to impose stiffer standards on the industry. The post Chicago’s Mayor pitches new hemp business license to a skeptical City Council appeared first on Green Market Report.
Smaller players make big gains in Florida’s cannabis market
by Adam Jackson on January 31, 2025 at 5:00 am
Florida's regulatory framework has created scale unseen in other state markets. The post Smaller players make big gains in Florida’s cannabis market appeared first on Green Market Report.
Good Shroom Co. to rebrand as Mercanto Holdings
by John Schroyer on January 30, 2025 at 10:26 pm
The company also announced the launch of a new stock option plan. The post Good Shroom Co. to rebrand as Mercanto Holdings appeared first on Green Market Report.
Colorado awards half a million dollars in grants to 17 social equity cannabis businesses
by John Schroyer on January 30, 2025 at 9:44 pm
The money comes from the state Cannabis Business Grant. The post Colorado awards half a million dollars in grants to 17 social equity cannabis businesses appeared first on Green Market Report.
Prairie Cannabis Announces Grand Opening of Illinois Dispensary
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The new cannabis retail facility is located on the border between Naperville and Warrenville.
Willow Industries, Abstrax Unveil Revolutionary Cannabis Terpene Infusion System
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Bright Green goes bankrupt under Chapter 11
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IIPR reaches deal with PharmaCann to resolve lease default
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Under the agreement, the multistate operator will shed cultivation sites in Michigan and Massachusetts. The post IIPR reaches deal with PharmaCann to resolve lease default appeared first on Green Market Report.
Body and Mind sells Illinois properties to Dutchess Cannabis
by Debra Borchardt on January 30, 2025 at 3:05 pm
Dutchess is paying $5 million in cash for the two properties. The post Body and Mind sells Illinois properties to Dutchess Cannabis appeared first on Green Market Report.
California Wildfires, Cannabis Rescheduling, Wisconsin Legalization Lead CBT’s Top Stories in January
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The natural disaster in California led to supply chain disruptions and confusion, with details about its impact at the forefront of the most-read articles this month.
Legendary Cannabis Breeder David Watson, aka ‘Sam the Skunkman,’ Dies
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Indiana House Republicans Block Amendment to Remove Cannabis From Schedule I
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