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Connecticut prioritizes residents of 35 cities, towns for marijuana licenses

As part of an effort to make the cannabis industry more equitable, people living in 35 Connecticut cities…

News August 6
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Lawsuits pile up over Illinois social equity marijuana licensing

No surprise here: The do-over of social equity marijuana business licensing in Illinois is sparking litigation. But these…

News August 5
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Three Illinois marijuana applicants sue to be included in license lottery

Three entities reportedly connected to marijuana multistate operator Justice Cannabis filed a federal lawsuit in Illinois claiming they…

News August 3
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Finally! Illinois awards 55 new recreational cannabis retail licenses

Fifty-five recreational cannabis store licenses were awarded in Illinois, including 36 in the Chicago area, after a yearlong…

News July 30
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Lawsuit that could have delayed Illinois cannabis business licensing dropped

A Michigan-based marijuana company withdrew a lawsuit it filed less than two weeks ago against Illinois’ governor, removing…

News July 28
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Colorado launches Cannabis Business Office to assist MJ companies

Colorado is forming a new state agency, the Cannabis Business Office, designed to provide more governmental support to…

News July 28
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How cannabis companies can improve environmental and social impact

Taking responsibility for your cannabis company’s environmental and social impact isn’t just a “nice to have.” In today’s…

News July 23
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Opportunities abound in Michigan’s growing recreational marijuana market

Since launching 1½ years ago, Michigan's recreational marijuana program offers attractive market opportunities because of its large population,…

News July 23
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Denver approves first marijuana retailer to work with licensed delivery service

The Denver location of Colorado marijuana retail chain Strawberry Fields is the city's first recipient of a cannabis…

News July 22
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Illinois faces legal challenge to latest marijuana social equity licensing plan

A Michigan-based cannabis company is trying to stop Illinois' already long-delayed process for issuing additional retail recreational marijuana…

News July 20
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