New York regulators on Monday issued the first 36 marijuana retail licenses for an adult-use market that officials insist will open by year’s end.
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MJBizCon kicks off in Las Vegas amid economic turmoil, hopes of marijuana reform
MJBizCon, the oldest and largest trade show in the cannabis industry, officially opens Wednesday amid growing economic challenges and renewed hope that federal marijuana reform will help the industry in the wake of this month’s midterm elections.
Cannabis MSO Jushi secures $68 million in debt-financing commitments
Jushi Holdings, a Florida-based cannabis multistate operator, said it secured $68 million in private placement commitments for debt financing.
Small Humboldt County cannabis farmers go direct to consumers
Efforts from small marijuana farmers in California’s famed Emerald Triangle to reach consumers directly is gaining traction in the market.
California voters approve a dozen cannabis ballot measures to expand retail
California voters approved 12 local ballot measures in the 2022 midterm elections that will either expand or create retail cannabis markets in a dozen municipalities, with most of the gains centered in Los Angeles and San Diego counties.
Can a small Arizona town jump-start late-night cannabis retail?
The desert Southwest typically isn’t known for trendsetting, but it’s blazing a new trail for all-night cannabis stores.
First social equity cannabis retailer opens in California’s capital city
The first cannabis store operated by a social equity licensee opened in Sacramento, California, roughly two years after the City Council authorized and designated 10 retail licenses for those who had been arrested or adversely affected by the war on drugs.
Arkansas voters reject recreational cannabis legalization
Arkansas voters appeared to be on track Tuesday night to reject a ballot measure to legalize recreational cannabis, dealing a setback to efforts to launch the first adult-use market in a deep-red, conservative Southern state.
Some California marijuana farmers could lose acreage under pending rule changes
Marijuana growers in Santa Barbara County, California, could lose coveted acreage allotments, a longstanding point of contention in one the nation’s largest cannabis-producing regions.
Hawaii political leaders looking into merits of recreational cannabis sales
Hawaii’s ongoing debate to authorize recreational cannabis sales took another step forward with the release of a new state report.
New York regulators release guidance for adult-use marijuana retailers
A ban on vertically integrated operations in New York is among the new guidance for adult-use marijuana retailers unveiled by state regulators.
New Jersey offers free help to adult-use marijuana business applicants
A state-run business advocacy team will provide free technical assistance, training and mentorship to New Jersey adult-use marijuana license applicants.
