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California social equity cannabis licenses top nonequity active rates

A review of 1,653 California retail licenses finds 81% of social equity holders are active versus 76% for…

News October 26
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New York to open first adult-use cannabis nursery license applications

New York's first adult-use nursery license window opens Nov. 5, creating a wholesale-only tier for seeds, clones and…

News October 22
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Diversity is not the same as equity in US cannabis industry

Repair must follow harm, and power must include the people who built the road to legalization.

News August 28
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Curaleaf rolls out Spanish-language cannabis experience

The MSO tested the waters for its new program in Florida, home to more than 5 million Spanish-speaking…

News July 7
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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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