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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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Denver weighs marijuana delivery and social equity changes

The Denver City Council is considering a proposal that would require marijuana retailers to use only social equity-owned…

News July 20
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Connecticut draws 37,000 applicants for 56 adult-use marijuana licenses

More than 37,000 applications have been entered into lotteries for an initial round of 56 adult-use marijuana licenses…

News June 23
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New York chooses management for state’s marijuana social equity fund

The state of New York has chosen "premier minority-led investment team" Social Equity Impact Ventures to manage its…

News June 23
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How cannabis retailers are getting involved in Pride Month

To take advantage of LGBTQ Pride month, cannabis retailers are running product promotions tied to the celebration, selling…

News June 22
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As New York develops adult-use marijuana rules, equity concerns emerge

New York's plan to create a diverse, multibillion-dollar adult-use marijuana industry is in danger of slipping from its…

News June 7
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