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Key marijuana tax reforms absent in California budget blueprint

California lawmakers approved a preliminary $300 billion state budget this month, but they left several marijuana business issues…

News June 27
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Connecticut draws 37,000 applicants for 56 adult-use marijuana licenses

More than 37,000 applications have been entered into lotteries for an initial round of 56 adult-use marijuana licenses…

News June 23
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New York chooses management for state’s marijuana social equity fund

The state of New York has chosen "premier minority-led investment team" Social Equity Impact Ventures to manage its…

News June 23
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New York spending $200 million on marijuana social equity properties

New York is set to inject $200 million into the local marijuana real estate market, leasing up to…

News June 21
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IL judge lifts order keeping marijuana growers from prepping for launch

An Illinois judge cleared the way for 88 craft marijuana growers to prepare to start planting as he…

News June 16
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Marijuana banking could pass this year with criminal expungement, reports say

The passage of federal cannabis banking reform is considered possible this year, provided it's combined with an existing…

News June 10
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As New York develops adult-use marijuana rules, equity concerns emerge

New York's plan to create a diverse, multibillion-dollar adult-use marijuana industry is in danger of slipping from its…

News June 7
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Vermont OKs seven more recreational marijuana cultivation licenses

Seven additional cannabis grow licenses were approved in Vermont as the state increases suppliers for a recreational marijuana…

News June 3
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Illinois issues 48 craft grower marijuana licenses to boost social equity

Illinois marijuana regulators awarded 48 additional craft grow licenses in an additional step to diversify the industry.

News June 2
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Illinois judge lifts court order, paving way for 185 new cannabis retail licenses

An Illinois judge has lifted a court order standing in the way of 185 new business licenses being…

News May 31
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