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Key figure in flawed New York adult-use marijuana rollout quits regulatory board

A central figure in New York’s botched adult-use marijuana rollout on Thursday resigned from the state Cannabis Control…

News June 15
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Illinois minority-owned marijuana retailer raises $3 million for expansion

Socíale, a minority-owned marijuana retailer in Illinois, raised $3 million to fund its expansion plans in the state.

News June 15
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Las Vegas marijuana consumption lounges encounter delays

Marijuana operators and consumers anticipating consumption lounges opening this summer in Las Vegas will probably have to wait.

News June 15
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More Rhode Island adult-use cannabis stores coming, new regulator says

More adult-use marijuana stores could open in Rhode Island as soon as 2024 now that the state's Cannabis…

News June 14
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Sweeping bill benefiting marijuana operators in Nevada heads to governor

An omnibus marijuana bill in Nevada awaiting the signature of Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo holds numerous benefits for…

News June 14
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Culta to acquire 2 female-owned medical marijuana dispensaries in Maryland

Culta, a vertically integrated cannabis company in Maryland, said it signed a definitive agreement to purchase two female-owned…

News June 12
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New York regulators raid unlicensed marijuana stores, enact new rules

New York regulators have started seizing products and issuing violations as part of a statewide initiative to rein…

News June 9
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CO seeks higher marijuana licensing fees to bridge enforcement shortfall

The executive director of Colorado’s Department of Revenue wants marijuana businesses in the state to pay higher licensing…

News June 7
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Maryland offers funds to help medical marijuana operators move into adult use

Maryland is offering grants and loans to help existing medical marijuana companies move into the state's impending adult-use…

News June 6
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Legal settlement paves way for marijuana retail licensing in NY region

A settlement between New York cannabis regulators and a Michigan plaintiff will finally open up retail licensing in…

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