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New York’s cannabis chief believes $1.5 billion in sales is possible in 2025

Felicia Reid, the acting executive director of New York's Office of Cannabis Management, offers her views on the…

News April 3
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New York City cannabis chief Dasheeda Dawson abruptly resigns

Dasheeda Dawson, a key administrator in the rollout of New York City’s adult-use cannabis retail program, abruptly resigned…

News April 1
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Thousands vie for Minnesota adult-use marijuana licenses; 2025 launch possible

More than 3,500 applicants are seeking adult-use marijuana business licenses in Minnesota,, where sales could launch in 2025.

News March 28
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Poseidon invests $1 million in another New Jersey cannabis retailer

Poseidon Investment Management, a San Francisco-based cannabis hedge fund operator, has invested in another New Jersey retailer, its…

News March 21
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New York launches $5M grant program for cannabis social equity retailers

New York has established a $5 million grant program to support startup costs for adult-use cannabis social equity…

News March 20
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North Carolina lawmaker introduces adult-use cannabis legalization bill

North Carolina hasn’t legalized medical marijuana yet, but one state lawmaker wants to go straight from criminalization to…

News March 18
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Minnesota extends cannabis license application deadline after system outage

Minnesota's cannabis regulatory agency extended the deadline for adult-use business license applications after the computer system shut down…

News March 17
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Maryland’s high-demand marijuana market undermined by restrictions, delays

The rollout of Maryland’s social equity marijuana program has faced significant delays, with none of the businesses open…

News March 13
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Ohio House Republicans’ cannabis measure a ‘slap in face,’ NORML says

Changes to Ohio’s voter-approved adult-use cannabis law proposed in a bill introduced this week by House Republicans are…

News March 7
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New Jersey governor proposes stiff marijuana tax hike, new hemp levy

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is proposing a significant tax hike on the state’s $1 billion adult-use marijuana…

News March 5
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