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EXCLUSIVE: Cresco Labs CEO Charlie Bachtell Says Columbia Care Acquisition Expands Retail Footprint

Today, 7:57 AM

Cresco Labs Inc (OTCMKTS: CRLBF) recently announced plans to acquire Columbia Care Inc (OTCMKTS: CCHWF), marking another round of industrial consolidation in the cannabis sector.

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Unions Make Inroads In Cannabis Industry With Latest Dispensary Joining The Ranks

By Vuk Zdinjak

Today, 7:57 AM

Workers at the Trulieve (OTCQX: TCNNF) North Shore medical cannabis dispensary have voted to join Local 1776.

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Worried About A Drug Test Getting You Fired? California’s Got Your Back, As Long As You Aren’t High On The Job

By Jelena Martinovic

Today, 7:57 AM

A bill that would prevent employers from sanctioning their workers who use recreational cannabis outside work hours got the green light from California lawmakers on Tuesday, reported ABC News.

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Lantern Bolsters Board With Columbia Care VP, Verano Taps M&A Pro, And Other Key Exec Moves

By Jelena Martinovic

Today, 7:57 AM

Top CEOs, investors and leaders in the cannabis industry will soon convene at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on Sept. 13-14 in Chicago.

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This Trump Ally’s Hard Stance Against Cannabis May Impact These Companies After Election Day

By Jelena Martinovic

Today, 7:57 AM

Cannabis is in the spotlight of many debates these days, especially in Pennsylvania where Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano is running against Democratic nominee, Attorney General Josh Shapiro.

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Charge Them ‘An Arm And A Leg!’ Florida Gov. DeSantis Takes Aim At Cannabis Stocks

By Nina Zdinjak

Today, 7:57 AM

The situation is looking gloomy for cannabis companies in the Sunshine State. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis thinks medical cannabis businesses should pay a lot more for the chance to legally operate in in Florida.

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Insurance Firm Teams Up With New York Cannabis Group On Heels Of License, Fee Drama

By Jelena Martinovic

Today, 7:57 AM

The New York cannabis industry is getting a workers' compensation safety group. Insurance company McNeil & Co. and the Cannabis Association of New York have teamed up with the New York State Insurance Fund to provide cannabis businesses with a sustainable insurance option.

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Cannabis Workers Unionization Train Is Speeding Up As Ascend Dispensary In Boston Joins Teamsters

By Vuk Zdinjak

Today, 7:57 AM

Workers at Ascend Wellness Holdings (OTCQX: AAWH) in Boston voted overwhelmingly this week to join Teamsters Local 25, becoming the first cannabis dispensary in New England to organize with the union.

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