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Marijuana industry scores $5 billion worth of legalization wins in 2021 via state legislators

2021 is shaping up to be a record year for legislative-driven recreational marijuana legalization - and cannabis industry…

News July 16
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Lotteries for Illinois cannabis retail store licenses begin July 29

The drawing for 110 cannabis dispensary licenses for minority applicants in Illinois is slated for later this month.

News July 15
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How the SAFE Banking Act could ignite global cannabis reform

First proposed and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019 and then passed again by the…

News July 14
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Senate Majority Leader Schumer poised to unveil marijuana reform bill

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reportedly on Wednesday will release a “discussion draft” of a long-awaited marijuana reform bill.…

News July 13
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A map showing the location of the 30 MLB stadiums and how they relate to legal recreational marijuana markets.

Colorado cannabis companies capitalize on All-Star Game with events, sales and a Willy Wonka-style giveaway

When Major League Baseball announced in April that it was moving its 91st All-Star Game from Atlanta to…

News July 12
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MJBizDaily launches survey on women and minorities in cannabis

As the cannabis industry evolves and expands in the U.S., more focus has been placed on social equity…

News July 9
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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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