Rhode Island governor renews push for recreational marijuana legalization
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, as expected, is pushing again for recreational marijuana to be legalized this year.
MJBizDaily’s most-read cannabis business stories of 2021
With an ongoing pandemic, a new president and Congress and five new state cannabis markets worth a collective $5 billion, 2021 has been a year like no other for the cannabis industry.
Here’s a look back at MJBizDaily’s 10 most-read cannabis business stories of 2021.
RI medical marijuana dispensary drops lawsuit, clearing path for lottery
An applicant for a medical marijuana dispensary license in Rhode Island dropped its appeal against regulators, a move that likely will allow a lottery for a retail license on the eastern side of the state to proceed.
Rhode Island issues five new medical marijuana dispensary licenses
Rhode Island officials on Friday awarded five new medical marijuana dispensary licenses to business owners through a lottery.
Rhode Island’s medical marijuana dispensary lottery set for Oct. 29
Rhode Island’s lottery to more than double the number of medical cannabis dispensaries in the state is scheduled to take place Oct. 29, according to a public notice from state regulators.
How to ensure your cannabis business can clear wage-compliance hurdles
As the cannabis industry continues to grow, it is important to stay on top of wage and hour issues that could upend a growing company.
