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New York cannabis chief resigns in wake of criticism

Chris Alexander has resigned as executive director of New York's Office of Cannabis Management rather than finish out…

News May 28
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New York court issues record $15 million fine to unlicensed cannabis operator

A New York court has ordered David Tulley to pay a $15.2 million fine for operating six unlicensed…

News May 24
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New York hit with another lawsuit challenging marijuana social equity

A new lawsuit is challenging New York's Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary program for marijuana social equity applicants.

News May 17
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Ohio has fewer local marijuana industry bans than MI and NY, analysis finds

At least 47 Ohio communities have already opted out of adult-use marijuana ahead of the market’s promised early…

News May 15
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Scapegoat or solution? Ouster of top New York marijuana official raises questions

The exit of Chris Alexander, the top state official overseeing New York’s rollout of adult-use marijuana sales, is…

News May 14
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New York City launches new crackdown against illicit cannabis sellers

Authorities in New York City have launched what they promise will be a citywide crackdown on rampant illicit…

News May 8
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Wholesale cannabis prices beating expectations for 2024

Wholesale cannabis prices are still declining in some state markets but have performed better than expected overall over…

News May 7
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New lawsuit filed over New York marijuana business licensing

An applicant in upstate New York seeking a marijuana cultivation and processor license is suing regulators in the…

News May 2
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US cannabis business licenses down 6% in first quarter of 2024

The number of active U.S. cannabis business licenses fell 6% during the first quarter of 2024, according to…

News May 2
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MedMen receiver sets date to meet with creditors after cannabis MSO’s bankruptcy filing

Creditors of cannabis operator MedMen Enterprises will meet in a few weeks as investors seek repayment for hundreds…

News April 30
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