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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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New York’s fiscal budget vastly expands unlicensed marijuana store crackdown

The newly approved annual state budget in New York greatly expands enforcement actions and resources to curb the…

News April 25
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4/20 protest fails to break labor deadlock at Arizona Curaleaf marijuana store

Unionized workers at a Curaleaf Holdings marijuana store in Arizona remain without a contract despite a brief 4/20…

News April 23
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New York cannabis associations divided on issuing more adult-use licenses

Two prominent New York cannabis industry associations disagree about whether regulators should accelerate the issuance of retail licenses…

News April 23
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Constellation Brands converts shares in cannabis operator Canopy, departs board

Beverage alcohol company Constellation Brands has converted its shares in Canadian cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp. into new…

News April 19
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