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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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Canadian cannabis producer Canopy hires diversity and inclusion leader

Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth appointed Sumayyah Emeh-Edu as its first vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion.…

News March 31
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New York gov signs recreational marijuana into law; $2.5 billion market expected

After three years of fits and starts, New York lawmakers on Tuesday legalized a recreational marijuana market that…

News March 30
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New York Senate passes historic adult-use marijuana bill

The New York state Senate on Tuesday night passed a landmark recreational marijuana bill by a vote of…

News March 30
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Advocacy group for Hispanic marijuana entrepreneurs launches

The marijuana advocacy world just got another player: The National Hispanic Cannabis Council.

News March 25
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