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‘Unusual alliance’ of opponents jeopardizes Arkansas marijuana legalization measure

A motley coalition of religious leaders, pro-Trump politicians and donors as well as progressive cannabis advocates is opposing…

News October 28
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Detroit finally begins adult-use cannabis business licensing

After years of waiting, Detroit is now accepting applications for adult-use cannabis business licenses for retailers, microbusinesses, and…

News September 2
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Marijuana business licensees in Illinois seek changes in ownership rules

Roughly 200 marijuana operators signed a petition asking Illinois regulators to alter a policy that prohibits adult-use store…

News August 29
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Cannabis industry group experiences leadership shake-up as member departs

The U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC), a leading industry trade group, appointed Khadijah Tribble as interim CEO, replacing Steven…

News August 24
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New Jersey adult-use cannabis sales reach nearly $80M in 2nd fiscal quarter

New Jersey adult-use cannabis businesses recorded nearly $79.7 million in total sales between April 21 and June 30…

News August 15
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New York to open social equity marijuana licensing window

The window for marijuana social equity retail license applications to be submitted in New York state will last…

News August 12
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Connecticut faces legal challenges to marijuana equity cultivation licensing

At least two Connecticut businesses - the Hartford Cannabis Co. and The Goods THC Co. - are appealing…

News August 4
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Amber Littlejohn steps down as Minority Cannabis Business Association chief

Amber Littlejohn, a national advocate for equity in the marijuana industry, has stepped down as executive director of…

News July 26
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Potential Connecticut social equity marijuana cultivators identified

Connecticut marijuana regulators have identified the 16 large social equity cultivators approved to take the next step to…

News July 20
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