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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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Virginia lawmakers advance 2 marijuana bills in divided Legislature

Legislators in Virginia advanced two marijuana bills that would establish adult-use sales in 2024 and allow licensed businesses…

News January 31
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New year brings new laws, rules for cannabis businesses nationwide

With the start of a new year, cannabis companies across the country are tweaking their business models to…

News January 30
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New York’s $200 million marijuana social equity fund still awaiting capital

A first-of-its kind $200 million social equity fund in New York that's been promised to qualified marijuana entrepreneurs…

News January 27
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Marijuana firms main funders of recent legalization efforts, overtaking advocacy groups

Cannabis companies provided nearly all the money behind the five legalization initiatives in last November's midterm elections, representing…

News January 12
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