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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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New Jersey awards 18 annual adult-use cannabis business permits

New Jersey regulators approved the first 18 annual adult-use cannabis business licenses for the state's marijuana market.

News October 27
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Marijuana banking among reforms on the table in upcoming lame-duck Congress

The months ahead could be shaping up to be the most wonderful time of the year for the…

News October 26
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Detroit receives 90 recreational marijuana business applications

Detroit regulators received 90 applications for the 60 recreational marijuana business licenses available in the city’s first phase…

News October 21
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Missouri adult-use cannabis measure would exclude minorities, critics say

In a departure from activist-led and -funded legalization campaigns, the Missouri cannabis industry is the chief bankroller of…

News October 21
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New York cannabis growers on pace to supply adult-use sales, officials say

Cannabis growers in New York have produced a large enough crop to stock the state's adult-use marijuana retailers…

News October 14
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Maryland marijuana legalization expected to pass in November, but details pending

Maryland voters appear likely next month to approve the cultivation and sale of recreational marijuana, but state lawmakers…

News October 13
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