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US Senate holds historic first hearing on marijuana legalization bill

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday held a committee hearing on marijuana legalization for the first time in the…

News July 26
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Amber Littlejohn steps down as Minority Cannabis Business Association chief

Amber Littlejohn, a national advocate for equity in the marijuana industry, has stepped down as executive director of…

News July 26
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Illinois issues 185 new recreational marijuana retail licenses

Illinois regulators on Friday announced tentative winners for 185 new recreational marijuana retail permits.

News July 22
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What’s next in the City of Angels: Q&A with L.A. marijuana regulator Michelle Garakian

Shortly after Michelle Garakian replaced Cat Packer in March to become the Los Angeles marijuana czar, the city…

News July 22
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Schumer marijuana legalization bill finally introduced in Senate

Legislation to remove the decades-old federal ban on marijuana was at long last introduced Thursday by Senate Majority Leader…

News July 21
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Potential Connecticut social equity marijuana cultivators identified

Connecticut marijuana regulators have identified the 16 large social equity cultivators approved to take the next step to…

News July 20
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Denver weighs marijuana delivery and social equity changes

The Denver City Council is considering a proposal that would require marijuana retailers to use only social equity-owned…

News July 20
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National cannabis trade group to close because of tough economy

The National Association of Cannabis Businesses said it will cease operations by July 31 because of the difficult…

News July 15
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Report: Long-awaited Senate marijuana bill may be offered next week

The U.S. Senate may soon have a formal marijuana legalization bill to consider, according to a report from…

News July 14
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Connecticut Social Equity Council endorses 16 adult-use cannabis growers

Connecticut made an important first step toward issuing adult-use marijuana licenses on Tuesday, prompting Gov. Ned Lamont to…

News July 13
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