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It’s time for Washington DC to get serious about federal marijuana policy

Cannabis legalization is a standard conversation topic for state governments looking for new revenue streams, representing a monumental…

News May 26
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Handful of cannabis retailers finally open under L.A. social equity program

The Artist Tree in Koreatown is open for business - finally. The Los Angeles cannabis retailer - which…

News May 21
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CA marijuana social equity advocates demand help, threaten to sue state

A coalition of stakeholders from across California joined forces to deliver a message to Gov. Gavin Newsom and…

News May 18
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California governor proposes $100 million grant to ease marijuana licensing logjam

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday his new state budget proposal - called the California Comeback Plan -…

News May 14
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Washington state bolsters marijuana social equity program

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a bill that strengthens a social equity program enacted in 2020…

News May 4
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New York’s marijuana social equity program eyed as possible game changer

New York recently enacted an adult-use marijuana law that many industry experts believe has the most robust provisions…

News April 23
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In huge rules overhaul, Denver OKs cannabis delivery, consumption lounges

Denver is making major changes to the regulations that govern one of the country's oldest and most developed…

News April 20
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New marijuana alliance joins Koch brothers, social justice advocates

The Cannabis Freedom Alliance is the third national marijuana reform group announced in three months this year, but…

News April 7
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Detroit adult-use marijuana license applications now open to all

Detroit opened its adult-use marijuana license application process to all comers on Thursday. That includes applicants with or…

News April 1
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Why adult-use cannabis legalization in New York, the nation’s financial hub, is a big deal

Adult-use cannabis legalization in New York will produce powerful impacts well beyond the sales generated within the state’s…

News April 1
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