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Finally! Illinois awards 55 new recreational cannabis retail licenses

Fifty-five recreational cannabis store licenses were awarded in Illinois, including 36 in the Chicago area, after a yearlong…

News July 30
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Lawsuit that could have delayed Illinois cannabis business licensing dropped

A Michigan-based marijuana company withdrew a lawsuit it filed less than two weeks ago against Illinois’ governor, removing…

News July 28
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Colorado launches Cannabis Business Office to assist MJ companies

Colorado is forming a new state agency, the Cannabis Business Office, designed to provide more governmental support to…

News July 28
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90-plus marijuana delivery license applications begun in Massachusetts

Over 90 marijuana delivery license applications have been started, and 31 permit applications have already been submitted to…

News June 23
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Handful of cannabis retailers finally open under L.A. social equity program

The Artist Tree in Koreatown is open for business - finally. The Los Angeles cannabis retailer - which…

News May 21
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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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New York Senate passes historic adult-use marijuana bill

The New York state Senate on Tuesday night passed a landmark recreational marijuana bill by a vote of…

News March 30
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Colorado enacts law to support minority marijuana entrepreneurs

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a measure with initial funding of $4 million that will provide loans, grants…

News March 23
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California awards $15 million more in cannabis social equity grants

California is handing out $15 million in grant money to 10 cities and counties that have adopted social equity…

News March 16
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