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Limited-license marijuana markets hamper diversity and equity, study says

Twenty-seven states have limited-licensing schemes that lead to the lack of diversity in the marijuana industry, according to…

News February 10
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Marijuana MSO debt costs fall, but capital issues linger for smaller firms

Large marijuana multistate operators are enjoying lower loan interest rates these days, thanks to stronger balance sheets and…

News September 20
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New York’s marijuana social equity program eyed as possible game changer

New York recently enacted an adult-use marijuana law that many industry experts believe has the most robust provisions…

News April 23
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Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s marijuana reform push embraced, but stiff challenges await

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s commitment to make federal marijuana reform a priority sent cannabis stocks surging last…

News February 11
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Cannabis industry assets for minority business opportunities, social equity

A sampling of organizations and efforts that support, foster and enhance social equity in the cannabis industry, opportunities…

News June 3
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Jesce Horton steps down as director of Minority Cannabis Business Association

Citing a desire to spend more time with his family, a founding member and longtime leader of the…

News January 9
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Week in Review: Privateer’s big marijuana raise, Dixie’s edibles recall & a Roger Stone-spurred boycott

By Bart Schaneman and John Schroyer Privateer Holdings raises $58 million for expansion of marijuana facilities, Dixie Elixirs…

News August 25
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