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Opinion: How to diversify your cannabis conference experience

Providing a safe and welcoming environment for women to participate and contribute improves the cannabis industry as a…

News March 14
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CT approves, revokes and denies social equity status under new cannabis rules

A ruling by a cannabis social equity oversight board in Connecticut has significantly altered the landscape for a…

News March 10
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California launches $20M grant program to expand local retail cannabis programs

California regulators are rolling out a $20 million grant program to help incentivize dozens of counties and cities…

News March 6
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New York regulators increase adult-use marijuana retail licenses to 300

New York regulators on Thursday doubled the number of available retail licenses for adult-use marijuana social equity applicants…

News March 2
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Las Vegas approves cannabis consumption lounge rules

The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday approved regulations for cannabis consumption lounges in one of the industry’s…

News March 1
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Cannabis businesses make push to showcase Black-owned brands

Black-owned businesses in states including California, Massachusetts, Michigan and New York are trying to get minority-owned cannabis brands…

News February 22
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New Jersey eliminates marijuana cultivation license cap

In a bid to boost a sagging adult-use marijuana market and encourage minority participation, New Jersey state regulators…

News February 9
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Legislation would give MMJ operators edge in Maryland’s rec cannabis market

Maryland lawmakers introduced adult-use cannabis legislation that would give medical marijuana operators in the state an advantage while…

News February 8
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Illinois property combines marijuana store and alcohol sales under one roof

A marijuana store in suburban Chicago has opened with a liquor license attached to it.

News February 6
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Judge rejects New York challenge to suit that’s delaying marijuana store openings

A federal judge rejected New York’s effort to toss a lawsuit that’s been delaying the opening of recreational…

News February 1
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