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Sumayyah Emeh-Edu, Canopy growth diversity leader

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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New Jersey picks Black male for cannabis panel after NAACP pushback

New Jersey’s commission to regulate recreational marijuana received its first Black male member after the NAACP raised concerns about…

News March 25
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Maryland adult-use marijuana legalization effort fails for this year

Adult-use marijuana legalization in Maryland must wait at least a year after bills failed to meet Monday's “crossover”…

News March 23
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Colorado enacts law to support minority marijuana entrepreneurs

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a measure with initial funding of $4 million that will provide loans, grants…

News March 23
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Women’s History Month: Q&A with cannabis industry pioneer Lakisha Jenkins

Lakisha Jenkins isn't one to seek the spotlight, though it's difficult to find another longtime cannabis industry insider…

News March 23
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California awards $15 million more in cannabis social equity grants

California is handing out $15 million in grant money to 10 cities and counties that have adopted social equity…

News March 16
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New Rhode Island governor pitches adult-use cannabis legalization plan

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee wants to legalize adult-use cannabis, proposing a program that would issue 25 retail…

News March 12
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