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New York City marijuana social equity operators sue over proximity exemptions

Four New York City marijuana retailers with social equity licenses are suing state regulators, claiming that recently issued…

News January 10
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Top marijuana regulators in 2 states resign before launch of adult-use sales

The top marijuana regulators in two states on the verge of launching adult-use sales are stepping down.

News January 10
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Former employees of Cookies marijuana affiliate TRP allege gender bias in suit

The all-male leadership team at a Los Angeles-based national marijuana retailer affiliated with prominent brand Cookies imposed a…

News January 9
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New York reaches $1 billion mark in recreational cannabis sales

Total recreational cannabis sales in New York have eclipsed the $1 billion milestone since the adult-use market launched…

News January 2
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Minnesota adult-use cannabis license applicants start new year with uncertainty, hope

Instead of putting the finishing touches on their businesses in anticipation of Minnesota’s adult-use market launch early this…

News January 2
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Cannabis operators report Instagram page ‘shadow bans’ and closures

Despite growing acceptance of cannabis, many state-regulated marijuana businesses say their social media pages are being hidden or…

News December 23
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New Jersey marijuana regulators double fee, will accept first lounge applications

New Jersey social equity cannabis operators will be the first to apply for consumption-lounge licenses beginning Jan. 2,…

News December 16
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New York adult-use cannabis licensing halted in court again

Legal woes are disrupting New York’s tortured adult-use cannabis program yet again after a state judge on Thursday…

News December 12
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Minnesota recreational cannabis licensing to be delayed for months

Prompted by legal challenges over the state’s recreational cannabis licensing process, Minnesota's regulatory agency says the issuance of…

News December 12
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New York regulators issue 68 adult-use marijuana licenses, but many still pending

New York regulators approved 68 adult-use marijuana licenses, but more than 3,000 applications filed a year ago are…

News December 11
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