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New year brings new laws, rules for cannabis businesses nationwide

With the start of a new year, cannabis companies across the country are tweaking their business models to…

News January 30
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New York’s $200 million marijuana social equity fund still awaiting capital

A first-of-its kind $200 million social equity fund in New York that's been promised to qualified marijuana entrepreneurs…

News January 27
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New York approves 30 more recreational marijuana licenses

New York state regulators on Wednesday awarded another 30 licenses to operate recreational marijuana stores, though a pending…

News January 25
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Up to 1,400 illegal marijuana sellers proliferate ‘unchecked’ in New York City

As many as 1,400 unlicensed stores are selling marijuana products in New York City, the result of a…

News January 23
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Marijuana MSO Columbia Care shutters stores, reduces head count

New York-based marijuana multistate operator Columbia Care is laying off 25% of its corporate head count as part…

News January 19
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Second adult-use cannabis store to open in New York

A second licensed adult-use cannabis retailer is set to open in New York.

News January 17
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Cannabis, alcohol company Tilray reports revenue decline, hints at M&A

Canada-based cannabis and alcohol company Tilray Brands reported a second-quarter net loss of $61.6 million ($82.4 million Canadian…

News January 9
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2023 offers business opportunities in several new state cannabis markets       

Opportunities in the U.S. cannabis industry continue to expand, despite some notable setbacks in the November 2022 elections…

News January 9
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New York’s adult-use marijuana market faces hurdles after long-awaited sales launch

New York celebrated the grand opening of what could be a $1 billion adult-use marijuana market, but many…

News January 4
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New York City nonprofit preps for Day 1 of adult-use marijuana sales as state’s only operating retailer

Housing Works' nonprofit status, decades of legacy service in the community and retail experience uniquely positioned the organization…

News December 29
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