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5 questions to avoid when interviewing potential cannabis hires

Recruiters and executives who do a lot of hiring can spend hours crafting the perfect interview questions. But…

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New Jersey’s recreational cannabis program has smooth launch despite supply worries

New Jersey’s recreational cannabis market has gotten off to a relatively smooth start, with no major bottlenecks despite…

News April 26
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NYC mayor pitches $4.8 million plan to aid marijuana equity entrepreneurs

New York's mayor wants the city to spend $4.8 million in part to help individuals affected by marijuana-related…

News April 20
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New York’s illicit marijuana market thrives ahead of adult-use launch

Scores of illicit shops are flourishing across New York, posing a competitive threat to the state’s upcoming multibillion-dollar…

News April 19
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New York City mayor suggests public housing rooftop cannabis cultivation

New York Mayor Eric Adams has floated the idea of rooftop cannabis greenhouses atop public housing buildings in…

News April 18
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Massachusetts marijuana social equity bill passes state Senate

A Massachusetts bill that would create a fund to help marijuana social equity applicants access capital passed the…

News April 11
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Schumer’s marijuana reform bill poised to fail without more GOP support

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has a seemingly unsolvable puzzle on his desk when it comes to…

News April 11
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Arizona issues 26 social equity cannabis business licenses

The Arizona Department of Health Services awarded 26 coveted social equity cannabis business permits during a long-awaited license…

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Detroit Council OKs adult-use marijuana ordinance; initial licensing to begin 4/20

The Detroit City Council finally signed off on a long-awaited local ordinance to kick-start the municipality's adult-use marijuana…

News April 6
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Regulate cannabis like corn? US Farm Bill proposal raises eyebrows, hopes

A seemingly offbeat idea to finally approve federal marijuana legalization is getting cannabis-reform advocates talking: What about adding high-THC…

News April 6
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