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Illinois marijuana company wins licenses after social equity lawsuit

High Haven, a female-led, minority-owned marijuana company, secured five conditional business licenses in Illinois after suing the state…

News September 22
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Industry urges ‘critical action’ as Canada set to launch cannabis law review

The Canadian government on Thursday is set to unveil the first steps for the long-delayed review of its…

News September 21
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Denver to reduce fees, extend exclusivity for cannabis delivery companies

It's going to be easier to run a cannabis delivery service in Denver thanks to a bill approved…

News September 21
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Florida issues first medical marijuana license to a Black farmer

Florida regulators finally have issued the first vertically integrated medical marijuana license specifically designated for a Black farmer,…

News September 21
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Assault charge could tarnish image of Ascend, entire cannabis industry, consultants warn

A criminal charge against Ascend Wellness founder and CEO Abner Kurtin could adversely affect the company and the…

News September 21
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Divided MO Democrats won’t endorse adult-use marijuana ballot measure

Not all Missouri Democrats support the adult-use cannabis legalization ballot initiative that will go before voters in November,…

News September 20
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Licensing for NY recreational marijuana suppliers delayed, official says

The full rollout of New York’s recreational marijuana market will likely be delayed well into 2023.

News September 20
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Governor positions California cannabis businesses for interstate commerce

California marijuana businesses will be able to do business with other markets that allow medical and recreational cannabis…

News September 19
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Wyld CBD parent accuses Martha Stewart CBD of copyright infringement

Oregon-based Northwest Natural Goods alleges in a lawsuit that Canopy Growth's Martha Stewart CBD product line intentionally copied…

News September 15
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Arkansas saga continues as marijuana legalization ballot measure ruled invalid

A November ballot initiative in Arkansas to legalize adult-use marijuana hit a roadblock when the secretary of state…

News September 15
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