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MSOs donate another $6 million to Florida adult-use marijuana campaign

Two of the nation’s largest marijuana multistate operators, Trulieve Cannabis Corp. and Curaleaf Holdings, pumped another $6 million…

News September 25
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Audit: Connecticut cannabis social equity agency followed ‘questionable practices’

The agency that oversees Connecticut's cannabis social equity funding and license approval is a dysfunctional workplace with no…

News September 24
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New York’s cannabis social equity director resigns

The leader of New York’s cannabis social equity program has resigned in the latest shake-up in the state's…

News September 23
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‘Secretive’ Wyoming companies win Missouri marijuana social equity licenses

Applicants for adult-use marijuana social equity business licenses in Missouri are crying foul after it was revealed that…

News September 19
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New York marijuana sales could pass $1 billion in 2024 after rocky start

With an estimated 200 retailers ready to open for business by the end of September, New York could…

News September 17
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Carmelo Anthony to headline cannabis business panel at MJBizCon 2024

NBA legend and industry entrepreneur Carmelo Anthony will be a headline speaker at MJBizCon, the largest established cannabis…

News September 16
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Longtime marijuana advocacy groups absent from 2024 ballot in FL, ND

The marijuana industry is funding and running the adult-use cannabis legalization campaigns this year without help from legacy…

News September 11
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Rhode Island regulators support lottery for cannabis retail licenses

The winning applicants for Rhode Island’s next two dozen cannabis retail licenses could be selected through a lottery…

News September 10
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Ohio caps adult-use cannabis store licenses in state’s largest cities

Ohio marijuana regulators are limiting the number of cannabis stores allowed in the state’s three largest cities.

News September 5
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New York calling out marijuana operators that are delinquent on payments

New York state's marijuana regulator is monitoring cannabis operators that are 30 days past due on bill payments,

News September 4
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