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New York adult-use marijuana stores ‘on track’ to open this year, governor says

New York is "on track" to open 20 adult-use cannabis dispensaries this year, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. The…

News October 7
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Is multistate cannabis operator Ascend Wellness up for sale?

Abner Kurtin, a former CEO of multistate cannabis operator Ascend Wellness Holdings, is no longer giving interviews since…

News October 7
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Cannabis advocates face off as redistricting changes congressional maps

As cannabis executives watch the 2022 midterm elections, one factor that could affect races for seats in the…

News October 6
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MedMen uses federal illegality of marijuana as defense in rent lawsuit

Cannabis multistate operator MedMen Enterprises argues in its response to a lawsuit that it shouldn't have to pay…

News October 5
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Former Rhode Island, New York marijuana regulator tapped for FDA job

Norman Birenbaum, a former head of marijuana programs in Rhode Island and New York, has taken a job as…

News October 5
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Cannabis financier Safe Harbor renamed SHF Holdings after SPAC acquisition

Special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Northern Lights Acquisition closed its acquisition of cannabis financial institution Safe Harbor Financial,…

News October 3
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Battery charge dropped against Ascend cannabis co-founder Abner Kurtin

A battery charge against Abner Kurtin, a co-founder and former chief executive officer of New York-based multistate cannabis…

News September 30
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900-plus are vying for New York’s 150 adult-use marijuana retail licenses

A total of 903 applicants are seeking to open regulated adult-use marijuana stores in New York.

News September 29
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Cannabis MSO Ascend unveils executive shake-up after former CEO charged with battery

Abner Kurtin, co-founder of Ascend Wellness Holdings, will move from his role as chief executive officer to executive…

News September 28
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Marijuana M&A has cooled in 2022, but it’s ‘far from disastrous,’ insiders say

After 2021’s record-breaking year for mergers and acquisitions, many marijuana industry insiders predicted that 2022 would be an…

News September 28
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