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New York adult-use marijuana stores ‘on track’ to open this year, governor says

New York is "on track" to open 20 adult-use cannabis dispensaries this year, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. The…

News October 7
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Is multistate cannabis operator Ascend Wellness up for sale?

Abner Kurtin, a former CEO of multistate cannabis operator Ascend Wellness Holdings, is no longer giving interviews since…

News October 7
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Biden announcement on marijuana scheduling and pardons could alter face of the industry

President Joe Biden's stunning announcement Thursday that his administration would review whether marijuana should remain a Schedule 1…

News October 6
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Biden calls for review of marijuana scheduling, pardons thousands for MJ offenses

President Joe Biden on Thursday called on the U.S. attorney general and the secretary of the Department of…

News October 6
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Costa Rican president follows through on pledge with cannabis draft law

Costa Rica’s president followed through with a promise he made in August to bring recreational cannabis legislation to…

News October 6
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Marijuana financier Justin Costello arrested after federal fraud indictments

Marijuana finance executive Justin Costello, former CEO of Seattle-based GRN Funds, has been arrested after allegedly going on…

News October 6
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Principles and profit: Q&A with North 40 Cannabis owner Gord Nichol

Owner Gord Nichol discusses how North 40 Cannabis makes a profit and maintains its principles amid the challenges…

News October 6
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Wisconsin tribal CBD company launches group to support Indigenous businesses

The owner of Wisconsin's first Native American cannabis company is launching a nonprofit organization to support Indigenous entrepreneurs…

News October 6
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Cannabis advocates face off as redistricting changes congressional maps

As cannabis executives watch the 2022 midterm elections, one factor that could affect races for seats in the…

News October 6
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