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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…

News June 1
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Cannabis MSOs set to enter NY adult-use market after policy change

New legislation and significant regulatory policy shifts are in play to stabilize the shaky roll-out of New York’s…

News June 1
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Proposed Missouri ZIP codes for marijuana microbusinesses under fire

Social equity advocates in Missouri are questioning the validity of numerous ZIP codes submitted by law enforcement that…

News May 31
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Rhode Island gov appoints members to Cannabis Control Commission

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee on Wednesday announced three appointments to the Cannabis Control Commission, which will oversee…

News May 18
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New California cannabis coalition aims to tackle credit crisis

A group of California cannabis companies have formed a new coalition to raise awareness and provide solutions to…

News May 16
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California cannabis companies hire credit group to monitor retailers over unpaid invoices

A group of California distributors and brands representing more than half the state’s wholesale B2B cannabis market has…

News May 15
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Cannabis groups pleased with SAFE Banking hearing as senators push for expungement

Cannabis industry groups were heartened Thursday to hear bipartisan support from members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee…

News May 11
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Ontario Cannabis Store launches Social Impact Fund

The Ontario Cannabis Store has launched a Social Impact Fund to address some of the outstanding issues in…

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