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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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Rhode Island becomes 19th state to legalize adult-use marijuana

Rhode Island officially became the 19th state in the U.S. to legalize adult-use marijuana when Democratic Gov. Dan…

News May 25
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Rhode Island legislators pass bill legalizing recreational marijuana

Rhode Island is poised to become the 19th state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana, after House…

News May 24
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Los Angeles revamps cannabis rules to speed permit approvals, boost social equity

Los Angeles has revised its cannabis ordinance and tweaked some other related rules in an effort to speed…

News May 23
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Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth shuts ESG unit in latest layoffs

Canopy Growth Corp. dissolved the Social Impact and Advocacy team, which led the company's environmental, social and governance…

News May 20
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