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Public assistance elusive for marijuana startups, even as hemp comes into its own

Hemp and marijuana are the same species of cannabis. But in the United States, the two plants remain…

News September 1
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Marijuana business licensees in Illinois seek changes in ownership rules

Roughly 200 marijuana operators signed a petition asking Illinois regulators to alter a policy that prohibits adult-use store…

News August 29
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Cannabis industry group experiences leadership shake-up as member departs

The U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC), a leading industry trade group, appointed Khadijah Tribble as interim CEO, replacing Steven…

News August 24
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More lawsuits filed over Connecticut marijuana social equity licensing

More lawsuits have been filed against the state of Connecticut by applicants who failed to win marijuana cultivation…

News August 19
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New Massachusetts reform law expected to boost state’s marijuana industry

Massachusetts' governor signed into law a comprehensive overhaul of the state's marijuana regulatory system that's intended to bolster…

News August 15
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New York to open social equity marijuana licensing window

The window for marijuana social equity retail license applications to be submitted in New York state will last…

News August 12
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Recreational marijuana legalization certified for November ballot in Missouri

Missouri voters will have the opportunity to legalize recreational marijuana in November after a constitutional amendment to do…

News August 9
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Las Vegas cannabis industry preps for launch of consumption lounges

Now that final regulations have been issued for marijuana consumption lounges to begin operating in Nevada, Las Vegas…

News August 5
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Connecticut faces legal challenges to marijuana equity cultivation licensing

At least two Connecticut businesses - the Hartford Cannabis Co. and The Goods THC Co. - are appealing…

News August 4
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Massachusetts lawmakers approve raft of marijuana reforms

The Massachusetts Legislature approved a series of marijuana industry reforms in a bid by lawmakers to lower barriers…

News August 2
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