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Marijuana MSO debt costs fall, but capital issues linger for smaller firms

Large marijuana multistate operators are enjoying lower loan interest rates these days, thanks to stronger balance sheets and…

News September 20
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Cuomo’s political crisis could further delay New York marijuana rollout, hurt smaller entrepreneurs

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement that he would resign from office amid sexual-harassment and assault allegations added…

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Table showing the differences between the marijuana social equity programs in New York and Illinois.

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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Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s marijuana reform push embraced, but stiff challenges await

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s commitment to make federal marijuana reform a priority sent cannabis stocks surging last…

News February 11
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