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First social equity cannabis retailer opens in California’s capital city

The first cannabis store operated by a social equity licensee opened in Sacramento, California, roughly two years after…

News November 9
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New adult-use marijuana markets worth more than $1.5 billion on the ballot

Adult-use marijuana sales could grow by more than $1.5 billion a year if voters approve new recreational markets on…

News November 8
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Cannabis social equity applicants advance in Connecticut licensing process

Four social equity license applicants in Connecticutsare proceeding with their applications to serve the state’s upcoming $250 million…

News November 4
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to buy Cresco, Columbia Care marijuana assets for up to $185 million

Business mogul and rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs agreed to buy marijuana retail and production assets owned by Columbia…

News November 4
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NY appointed marijuana fund manager despite Cookies conflict, report says

New York regulators chose an NBA Hall of Fame player and his business partner to help manage a…

News November 3
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St. Louis mayor opposes Missouri marijuana legalization amendment

The mayor of St. Louis said she opposes Missouri's Amendment 3, which would legalize adult-use marijuana, signaling a…

News November 3
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Hawaii political leaders looking into merits of recreational cannabis sales

Hawaii’s ongoing debate to authorize recreational cannabis sales took another step forward with the release of a new…

News November 3
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Women, minority execs show few gains in US cannabis industry, report shows

The percentage of executive positions held by women and racial minorities in the U.S. cannabis industry remained little…

News November 2
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New Jersey offers free help to adult-use marijuana business applicants

A state-run business advocacy team will provide free technical assistance, training and mentorship to New Jersey adult-use marijuana…

News October 31
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‘Unusual alliance’ of opponents jeopardizes Arkansas marijuana legalization measure

A motley coalition of religious leaders, pro-Trump politicians and donors as well as progressive cannabis advocates is opposing…

News October 28
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