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Illinois grants $32 million to marijuana social-equity businesses

The loans support craft growers, dispensaries, infusers and transporters in overcoming financial barriers to starting operations.

News April 22
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How higher education is embracing legal cannabis

Cannabis education is no longer a niche offering – schools nationwide offer courses designed for careers in the…

News March 30
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Virginia adult use cannabis sales to launch Jan. 2027

Virginia may finally see adult-use cannabis sales begin more than five years after legalization.

News March 16
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Vic Mensa: How to keep cannabis culture alive in the boardroom

From the block to the boardroom, hip hop and cannabis share a legacy of creativity, resistance, and resilience.…

News January 16
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MJBizCon highlights women driving diversity in cannabis

From building brands to advocating for social equity, women are breaking barriers, driving innovation and championing equity in…

News October 8
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Cannabis pioneer Wanda James challenges Colorado US Rep. Diana DeGette

Cannabis industry trailblazer Wanda James is making a bid to unseat longtime Congresswoman Diana DeGette, who has represented…

News September 17
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Up to 24 new cannabis retail permits available in Rhode Island

Prospective marijuana retailers in Rhode Island can apply for licenses to sell recreational cannabis three years after the…

News September 15
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New York cannabis shops strike deal with state over buffer zone dispute

New York cannabis shops too close to schools have reached an agreement with regulators allowing them to continue…

News September 12
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What happens when a marijuana social equity permit holder dies?

The contentious issue of how to buy or sell marijuana social equity licenses is being pressed by a…

News September 10
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