January 6, 2026Focus Article, Industry Analysis, minnesota, policy, regulatory, social equity, tribal nations

Minnesota Continues To Break New Ground in Cannabis

Minnesota has one of the most progressive markets in the US to normalize cannabis. Liquor stores can sell certain hemp-derived THC products, […]

January 2, 2026banking, compliance, Focus Article, regulatory

Cannabis Banking Today: Navigating Verification, Compliance, and Regulatory Change

Banking for cannabis businesses has come a long way. Ten years ago, most banks wouldn’t even consider it. Conversations would stop almost […]

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Commissioner Maria Del Cid-Kosso to Keynote CQC

PARSIPPANY, NJ, October 17, 2022 – The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo (CQC) just announced the newest addition to the event’s agenda. […]

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The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo Brings Education, Networking to New Jersey

PARSIPPANY, NJ, October 17-19, 2022 – The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo (CQC) heads to New Jersey October 17-19 this year. The […]

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Cannabis Quality Conference Dates, Location Announced

EDGARTOWN, MA, Feb. 21, 2022 – Innovative Publishing Company, Inc., the publisher of Cannabis Industry Journal, has announced the return to in-person […]

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New York Legalizes Adult Use Cannabis

On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed The Marijuana Revenue and Taxation Act (MRTA) into law, legalizing adult use, […]

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Mark Your Calendars: The Cannabis Cultivation Virtual Conference Returns

On March 23, 2021, Cannabis Industry Journal is hosting our annual Cannabis Cultivation Virtual Conference. From Noon to 5 pm EST, you’ll get […]

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New Cannabis Coalition Launches to Advance Cannabis Reform

According to a press release published on February 8, a number of associations, advocacy organizations and cannabis businesses launched the U.S. Cannabis […]

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Congress Passes MORE Act

A little over a year ago, the House Judiciary Committee approved the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act by a 24-10 […]

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Cannabis Sweeps: AZ, MS, MT, NJ & SD Approve Legalization

Five states had cannabis reform on the ballot yesterday for the 2020 election: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota. All […]