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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…

News April 11
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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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Prospects for federal marijuana reform: Q&A with GOP Rep. Nancy Mace

Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace discusses the prospects of Congress passing her marijuana reform bill, the States Reform…

News April 4
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Los Angeles ballot push aims to lower marijuana taxes, bolster social equity

A new campaign in Los Angeles filed a potential ballot measure with the hope of lowering marijuana business…

News April 1
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US House passes landmark federal marijuana legalization bill – again

The U.S. House of Representatives, for the second time in its history, passed a sweeping bill Friday that…

News April 1
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New lawsuit filed over Arizona’s adult-use marijuana social equity licensing

Arizona regulators are facing a third lawsuit over marijuana social equity licensing in the state.

News March 29
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Deadline is imminent for California provisional cannabis licensing

The final day of this month - Thursday, March 31 - marks the final opportunity for most California…

News March 29
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$1B in municipal marijuana bonds could fund New York equity goals, expert says

A municipal marijuana bond offering of up to $1 billion is among the recommendations to New York regulators…

News March 28
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Illinois lawsuit: Cannabis license scoring favoring residents violates Constitution

A lawsuit filed in Illinois alleges the state has violated the U.S. Constitution by awarding extra points in cannabis…

News March 25
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