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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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Connecticut’s cannabis social equity group gets new executive director

The government body that manages social equity activity for Connecticut’s adult-use cannabis market, has a new executive director.

News August 7
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Ohio’s adult-use marijuana sales launch gets off to ‘really special’ start

Dozens of medical cannabis dispensaries in Ohio on Tuesday began selling adult-use marijuana products, ushering in a new…

News August 7
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Marijuana pioneers partner to expand Black-owned retail locations

Tahir Johnson and Wanda James joined forces to open Simply Pure Trenton, one of the few Black-owned adult-use…

News August 6
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Members of anti-marijuana groups sue New York regulators

A group of New York residents filed a lawsuit against the state's marijuana regulatory agencies and their top…

News July 31
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Minnesota starts adult-use marijuana social equity license application process

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management has opened its first social equity business license application window for the state's…

News July 26
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California State Fair pairs cannabis consumption with retail

For the past few weeks, dozens of award-winning cannabis brands and retailer Embarc have been selling marijuana products…

News July 24
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