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22nd Century Group selling hemp operations for $2.25 million

Biotech company 22nd Century Group is selling off its hemp operations in a deal worth $2.25 million as…

News November 29
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Sahani replacing Dumas de Rauly as CEO of Blinc Group cannabis vape maker

Pete Sahani will succeed Arnaud Dumas de Rauly as CEO of The Blinc Group, a New York-City based…

News November 28
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New York lawsuit settlements OK’d, but adult-use cannabis permits still on hold

New York regulators on Monday approved settlement agreements in two lawsuits that have contributed to the tortuous rollout…

News November 27
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New York delays settlement discussions for 2 marijuana licensing lawsuits

New York regulators delayed discussions to settle two marijuana licensing lawsuits, adding more uncertainty for social equity applicants…

News November 20
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Opinion: How banking reform could minimize illicit marijuana market

One of the most important opportunities to curb the illicit market is the integration of the marijuana industry…

News November 20
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California cannabis brand Dosist acquired by partner Final Bell

California cannabis brand Dosist has been acquired by longtime Los Angeles partner Final Bell Holdings International.

News November 16
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Settlement reached in New York adult-use marijuana licensing lawsuit

New York regulators and a group of disabled military veterans who challenged the state’s adult-use marijuana licensing process…

News November 14
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Progress not happening fast enough for marijuana social equity entrepreneurs

Despite state and local jurisdictions earmarking more licenses for marijuana social equity applicants, success stories in this segment…

News November 14
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New York opens medical cannabis retail application window for MSOs

New York regulators are expanding medical cannabis retail licenses for large multistate operators for the first time since…

News November 2
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Cannabis showcases are ‘a lifeline’ for New York farmers grappling with glut

New York state’s unique Cannabis Growers Showcase program has helped ease the burden of unsold marijuana worth hundreds…

News November 1
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