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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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Women ascend in cannabis as industry honors female leaders at MJBizCon

The networking event “Empowering Women in Cannabis” celebrated the achievements of women leaders in the industry at MJBizCon…

News December 10
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Delaware lottery for adult-use marijuana retailer licenses set for Dec. 19

Delaware's lottery for the 15 adult-use marijuana retail business licenses the state will award is scheduled for Dec.…

News December 4
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Judge halts Minnesota’s adult-use marijuana licensing lottery

A judge on Monday halted the lottery to award adult-use marijuana licenses to prospective business owners after some…

News November 25
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Rejected applicants sue Minnesota over marijuana social equity licensing process

Two women are suing Minnesota's cannabis regulator after being denied an opportunity to participate in the upcoming lottery…

News November 22
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