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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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Ohio releases proposed rules for recreational marijuana market

Ohio regulators have released proposed rules for the state’s pending recreational marijuana program.

News January 30
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DEA should deschedule marijuana, US senators suggest in letter

The Drug Enforcement Administration should go beyond health regulators' marijuana rescheduling recommendation and deschedule the drug entirely, top…

News January 30
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Lawsuit claims race, gender bias by New York’s marijuana regulator

New York's Office of Cannabis Management and its supervisory Cannabis Control Board are being sued by a microbusiness…

News January 29
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