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How ‘essential’ transformed the US cannabis industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic

During the tumultuous weeks and months of the past year, a nine-letter word emerged as a game changer…

News March 15
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NAACP: New Jersey cannabis panel illegal without a Black man as member

The New Jersey chapter of the NAACP is charging that the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission is technically illegal…

News March 2
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New Jersey fills remaining slots on marijuana oversight commission

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy moved quickly to complete the five-member Cannabis Regulatory Commission, only two days after…

News February 25
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New Jersey recreational marijuana implementation law signed, setting stage for $1 billion market

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday finally signed a law to implement a projected $1 billion recreational…

News February 22
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Court ruling paves way for New Jersey to expand medical cannabis market

A New Jersey appellate court lifted a 2019 order preventing the state from issuing an additional 24 medical…

News February 18
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iAnthus receives $11M loan, go-ahead to finish New Jersey cannabis facility

Cannabis multistate operator iAnthus said it has closed on $11 million of financing to complete a build-out and…

News February 4
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Marijuana companies weigh how to approach COVID-19 vaccinations for employees

Cannabis companies are seeking clarity on Covid-19 vaccinations for employees as the pandemic continues to cause logistical challenges…

News January 18
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New Jersey cannabis company workers sign up with union

Employees at New Jersey cannabis company Verano NJ voted to ratify a union contract with two local chapters…

News January 13
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New York appears better positioned than before to legalize $2 billion-plus recreational marijuana market

Facing massive budget woes and legalization in neighboring New Jersey, politicians in New York are set to take…

News January 13
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New Jersey lawmakers pass bill to regulate biggest East Coast recreational marijuana market

New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation to regulate and launch an adult-use marijuana market next year that’s…

News December 17
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