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Suspect unions’ effort to evade state law could hurt marijuana workers

Cannabis businesses in California and on the East Coast are evading worker-friendly licensing requirements by obtaining state business permits…

News March 31
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Synthetic cannabinoids further rift between marijuana and hemp industries

A recent ruling from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration classifying a synthetic cannabinoid as a Schedule 1 drug…

News March 13
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CT approves, revokes and denies social equity status under new cannabis rules

A ruling by a cannabis social equity oversight board in Connecticut has significantly altered the landscape for a…

News March 10
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Connecticut AG takes action against delta-8 THC sellers

Connecticut's attorney general is suing five store operators for allegedly selling products containing delta-8 THC.

News February 13
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Connecticut marijuana retailers report brisk adult-use sales in first week despite limited products

Strong consumer demand, limited product availability and the debut of gummies highlighted the first week of recreational marijuana…

News January 19
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Connecticut adult-use marijuana sales set to start with big opportunities, few operators

A handful of medical marijuana dispensaries in Connecticut on Tuesday will expand into recreational retail, establishing another new…

News January 10
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2023 offers business opportunities in several new state cannabis markets       

Opportunities in the U.S. cannabis industry continue to expand, despite some notable setbacks in the November 2022 elections…

News January 9
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Connecticut marijuana official leaving post days ahead of adult-use launch

Andrea Comer is stepping down as chair of the Social Equity Council for Connecticut's recreational marijuana industry, less…

News December 22
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Alaska ranks highest, New Jersey lowest in adult-use marijuana taxes, report says

Alaska's recreational marijuana taxes are the highest in the country, and New Jersey's are the lowest. That's according…

News December 14
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Connecticut sets Jan. 10 launch for recreational cannabis sales

Seven retailers in Connecticut will ring up the first recreational cannabis sales in the state sometime after 10…

News December 12
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