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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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Massachusetts Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund surpasses $27 million

The Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund in Massachusetts is flush with more than $27 million, according to a…

News August 26
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Nevada reissues 6 permits for cannabis consumption lounges after hiccup

After a nearly 2-year-long process, Nevada regulators issued six prospective licenses via lottery to marijuana consumption lounge applicants.

News August 23
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Applicants from outside Minnesota seek adult-use marijuana social equity licenses

Almost half the applicants for marijuana social equity licenses in Minnesota don’t live in the state.

News August 20
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Delaware recreational cannabis license application window to open next week

The online application window for recreational cannabis business licenses in Delaware will open Aug. 19.

News August 13
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