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90-plus marijuana delivery license applications begun in Massachusetts

Over 90 marijuana delivery license applications have been started, and 31 permit applications have already been submitted to…

News June 23
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Connecticut governor signs adult-use marijuana legalization into law

With his signature on Senate Bill 1201, Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday made Connecticut the latest state to…

News June 22
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Marijuana legalization outlook: Rhode Island Senate to vote, CT passes adult use & MT challenge ended

The Rhode Island Senate is scheduled to vote this week on one of three adult-use marijuana legalization bills…

News June 21
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Connecticut lawmakers pass recreational marijuana legalization bill, send to governor

Connecticut lawmakers on Thursday approved a social equity-focused, recreational marijuana market that is expected to generate more than…

News June 17
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Investors key in on social equity, sustainability – even in cannabis

While business fundamentals will - and absolutely should - continue to be critical factors in investments, more funds…

News June 16
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Equity in cannabis: Q&A with Sumayyah Emeh-Edu, Canopy’s VP of diversity and inclusion

Sumayyah Emeh-Edu, the new vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth…

News June 15
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Vermont passes law to assist cannabis social equity applicants

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill into law to establish a fund to help people of color…

News June 9
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Amazon endorses federal marijuana legalization, softens drug-testing policy

U.S. cannabis industry and federal lawmakers take notice: The nation’s second-largest company is embracing nationwide marijuana legalization. Online…

News June 2
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Massachusetts taking applications for marijuana delivery licenses

Massachusetts marijuana regulators are taking applications for cannabis delivery operators, a license type that's earmarked for social equity…

News June 2
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Marijuana legalization outlook: CT, RI weigh adult use; Texas passes expansion bill

Connecticut lawmakers are expected to consider a recreational marijuana legalization bill this week as a June 9 deadline…

News June 1
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