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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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California cannabis firm The Parent Co. is restructuring

TPCO Holding Corp., doing business as The Parent Co.. announced a restructuring in an effort to save millions…

News January 10
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Detroit launches recreational cannabis sales after series of delays

Recreational cannabis sales kicked off in Detroit on Wednesday at two medical marijuana dispensaries that recently were licensed…

News January 5
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Illinois changes rules for social equity adult-use marijuana license applicants

Illinois regulators implemented several modifications for social equity applicants vying for one of the state’s 55 new adult-use…

News January 5
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New York City nonprofit preps for Day 1 of adult-use marijuana sales as state’s only operating retailer

Housing Works' nonprofit status, decades of legacy service in the community and retail experience uniquely positioned the organization…

News December 29
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Connecticut marijuana official leaving post days ahead of adult-use launch

Andrea Comer is stepping down as chair of the Social Equity Council for Connecticut's recreational marijuana industry, less…

News December 22
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First recreational marijuana store in New York to open Dec. 29, regulators say

A nonprofit with a mission to end homelessness and AIDS will open New York’s first recreational marijuana store…

News December 21
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