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Second round for Missouri cannabis microbusiness applications set for April

Missouri regulators will begin accepting the second round of adult-use cannabis microbusiness applications April 15-29.

News March 6
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Troy Datcher, pioneering Black marijuana executive, dead at 55

Troy Datcher, board chair of Gold Flora Corp. and one of the more prominent Black leaders in the…

News March 1
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Meta, Google must quit promoting illicit marijuana, New York governor says

New York's governor is demanding that social media sites and search engines such as Meta and Google stop…

News February 28
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Millions in fines unpaid by New York’s unlicensed cannabis retailers

The vast majority of fines levied against unlicensed cannabis retailers in New York have not been paid, underscoring…

News February 26
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Arizona bill targets ‘predatory tactics’ toward marijuana social equity licensees

Republican state Sen. Sonny Borrelli wants Arizona's marijuana social equity licensees to regain control of their licenses, alleging…

News February 26
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1,700-plus in Maryland apply for adult-use marijuana social equity licenses

Maryland’s opening application round for adult-use social equity marijuana business licenses got off to a belated but booming…

News February 13
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New York approves 2 adult-use stores as politicos weigh cannabis law changes

New York regulators gave the OK for two more adult-use stores to open as lawmakers ponder some potential…

News February 9
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Marijuana doesn’t enjoy free-trade protections, New York judge rules

A federal judge has rejected the latest effort by out-of-state applicants to stop New York state from licensing…

News February 5
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More legal challenges to New York marijuana licensing process

Another lawsuit has been filed challenging the marijuana business licensing process in New York.

News February 1
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Regulated marijuana offers new chance at equity: Q&A with social justice leader Martin Luther King III

Martin Luther King III discusses why the regulated marijuana industry has captured his attention and his hopes for…

News February 1
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