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The powerhouse of cannabis is always in the news for it, however. High taxes and licensing are their own issues; but, outside of that, are several factors stacked against businesses trying to walk the straight and narrow. This month’s factor: a string of robberies targeting businesses and local law enforcement doing very little to help.

The last few months, we’ve covered a lot of stories about cannabis charges. Lets revisit two: LaRue Bratcher and a man sentenced to death

Uber delivering cannabis may be a reality in the future! Canadian shop, Tokyo Smoke and Uber Eats is allowing payment for weed pick-up

Trulieve opens the first medical dispensary in west Virginia. This was just days before the CEO’s husband was sentenced on corruption charges.

In collaboration with Weedmaps, Berner announced a new cannabis-friendly social media platform to combat the suspensions and bans received on other platforms.

As things open back up here in Las Vegas, the Cannabis Compliance Board has been finding some issues with cannabis companies. Nevada cannabis brand, Kindibles, has had its license suspended indefinitely. During an inspection, regulators found that a product line was not inspected per state rules; an issue they’ve been finding consistently with others. A

Cannabis in Germany is on the rise. Additionally growing closer to reaching a recreational cannabis proposal. They aim to reach a vote by year end.

Valley National Bank launched plans for a secure digital wallet for cannabis businesses transactions. Valley Pay will offer cashless purchases.

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management voted in favor of homegrown cannabis, allowing up to twelve plants to be grown by patients and caregivers.

The first Cannabis Harvest Report found that cannabis is the fifth largest crop in the US. Cannabis is led by corn, soybeans, hay, and wheat; topping the textile industry completely.