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Social Equity Architect Calls Program a 'Trap' for Black Founders

Amber Senter, who created Oakland's pioneering social equity program in 2016, now says it funneled Black entrepreneurs into capital-intensive dispensary ownership while ancillary businesses offered better paths to success.

Jun 3, 2026

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Modern Canna Invests in CannaGuard PRO Sanitation Technology

Modern Canna has invested in CannaGuard PRO, adding EPA-registered sanitation products to its cannabis quality services portfolio. The move reflects growing regulatory pressure on facility hygiene standards.

May 27, 2026

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Federal Rescheduling Could Free $3B+ Locked in Cannabis Tax Penalties

DEA rescheduling would end IRS 280E tax penalties that forced cannabis companies into 70%+ effective tax rates, potentially unlocking $3B+ in sector-wide profits that were artificially suppressed for years.

May 25, 2026

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FundCanna Lands $60M Credit Facility for Cannabis Business Loans

Cannabis lender FundCanna secured a $60 million credit line from an institutional investor managing $40 billion in assets, bringing its total capital to $75 million as cannabis operators continue facing limited banking access.

May 24, 2026

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Tariffs Could Wipe Out 280E Relief for Cannabis Cultivators

New analysis warns that Trump-era tariffs on imported cultivation equipment could offset tax savings from cannabis rescheduling, creating winners and losers across different license types.

May 22, 2026

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Ascend Wellness Beats Q1 Guidance as Multi-State Operator Eyes Growth

Ascend Wellness Holdings exceeded Q1 2026 guidance, offering a positive signal for the mid-tier MSO as it competes in an increasingly consolidated cannabis market.

May 18, 2026

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Cannabis Vendors Launch Public 'Credit Score' Site for Delinquent Operators

Cannabis suppliers launched a public credit-scoring platform naming California's worst-paying operators after $3.8B in unpaid bills piled up and two legislative fixes failed.

May 2, 2026

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New Cannabis Pricing Data Tool Aims to Strengthen Legal Cases

New analytics platform offers verified cannabis pricing data to help legal teams validate claims and resolve disputes in an industry where reliable market benchmarks remain scarce.

Apr 29, 2026

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Cannabis Rescheduling Delivers Narrow 280E Tax Relief, Not Industry-Wide Win

Trump's marijuana rescheduling to Schedule III provides tax relief only for cultivation and manufacturing operations, while most dispensaries remain subject to Section 280E restrictions.

Apr 25, 2026

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Automation Gap Leaves Cannabis Brands Struggling to Scale Operations

Cannabis brands face scaling challenges rooted in operational inefficiencies rather than lack of demand, with automation and systems investment emerging as key differentiators in competitive markets.

Apr 20, 2026

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Legal Cannabis Companies Paid $2.24B in Extra Taxes Under 280E in 2025

Legal cannabis operators paid $2.24 billion in excess federal taxes in 2025 due to Section 280E, with some facing effective rates near 70%, according to Whitney Economics analysis.

Apr 18, 2026

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Muha Meds Hits $180M Valuation Without Outside Capital

Muha Meds reached $180M valuation without outside investors, a rare achievement in cannabis. The Iraqi-American brothers started with $15K and bootstrapped their vape brand to nine figures.

Apr 17, 2026

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Al Harrington's 12 NBA Surgeries Led Him From Cannabis User to Researcher

Former NBA forward Al Harrington underwent 12 surgeries during his career, leading him from cannabis pain management to studying the science behind cannabinoid therapies.

Apr 14, 2026

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Cresco Labs Reports $162M Q4 Revenue as Decline Continues

Cresco Labs reported $162 million in Q4 revenue with improving margins despite ongoing sales decline, reflecting broader challenges facing major cannabis operators.

Mar 9, 2026

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New Jersey Cannabis Chamber Shifts Focus to Established Operators

Beth Conway's New Jersey Cannabis Chamber refocuses on established operators as the state's market matures and competition intensifies among more than 100 licensed dispensaries.

Mar 6, 2026

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Scotts Miracle-Gro Exits Direct Cannabis Ownership, Sells Hawthorne to Vireo

Scotts Miracle-Gro is selling its Hawthorne cannabis supply subsidiary to MSO Vireo Growth, ending years of direct ownership while maintaining an equity stake in the business.

Jan 29, 2026

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