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A Canadian company has nailed down its plans to buy a Reno-based marijuana grower and processor for $7.5 million.
Another hint at the size of the marijuana marketplace in northern Nevada was delivered last week when a Toronto company said it plans to buy Sierra Well.
- Science
RESEARCH: Cannabis grow facilities may impact air quality (Subscriber Content)
By Bob ConradBy Bob ConradLocal research is contributing to other national efforts to determine how marijuana grow facilities may impact air quality. The Desert Research Institute and Washoe County Health District tested air quality in four Nevada and California grow facilities.
Blüm, the retail dispensary at 1085 South Virginia in Midtown, will be sold for $15 million, its owner announced a few days ago.
- Cannabis Connection
Nevada: Feds Should Allow Cannabis Businesses to Use Banks (Subscriber Content)
By Bob ConradBy Bob ConradNevada has joined 37 states seeking to change the rules around banking and pot.…
- Cannabis Connection
Governor Sisolak: More Transparency Needed for Marijuana Licensing (Subscriber Content)
By ThisIsRenoBy ThisIsRenoGovernor Steve Sisolak and Department of Taxation Executive Director Melanie Young last week called for increased transparency in for Nevada’s marijuana businesses.
The cannabis industry is taking over Reno April 6th and 7th for the second annual Reno Cannabis Convention.
- Cannabis Connection
Passing of 2018 Farm Bill Means Big Business for Nevada Hemp Farmers (Subscriber Content)
Before the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, Nevada hemp farmers weren’t allowed to procure their own hemp seeds.
Outgoing Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval wants to move a percentage of marijuana tax dollars to fund education-related programs.
