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Illinois issues 35 conditional social equity adult-use marijuana licenses

Illinois has issued 35 more conditional adult-use retail licenses to social equity applicants.

News May 6
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Canada’s medical cannabis exports jump to CA$220 million as domestic sales fall

Canadian exports of medical cannabis hit an all-time high last year as the county’s licensed producers continue to…

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New Mexico cannabis operator reports more seizures by Border Patrol

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized more than $90,000 worth of marijuana products from state-licensed cannabis operators…

News May 3
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Maine rolling out new marijuana retail, packaging regulations

Maine is ushering in new marijuana regulations that will make shopping at cannabis retailers more akin to liquor…

News May 3
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Institutional investor puts $50 million into cannabis operator Canopy Growth

Cannabis producer Canopy Growth raised gross proceeds of roughly $50 million (68 million Canadian dollars) through an exchange…

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Cannabis retailer High Tide appoints new CFO

Canadian adult-use cannabis retailer High Tide has appointed Mayank Mahajan as the company's new chief financial officer.

News May 2
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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…

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Connecticut advances bill to restrict hemp products

Connecticut's House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill that would restrict and regulate hemp products in…

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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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Florida Gov. DeSantis plans to help fight recreational marijuana ballot measure

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he will take a pronounced role in helping to defeat the state’s November…

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