New Jersey recreational cannabis bill advances, but differences remain
Two key New Jersey legislative budget committees advanced a recreational cannabis implementation measure, but differences in the Assembly and Senate versions must […]
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Newly legal states offer marijuana growers fresh opportunities, but some greener than others
The legalization ballot measures that voters approved on Nov. 3 created cannabis markets in five U.S. states – Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New […]
New US Senate panel chair could boost prospects for cannabis banking reform
A new chair of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee could pump fresh life into stalled cannabis banking reform – even if Republicans […]
New Jersey medical marijuana applicants seek to break legal impasse
A group of unsuccessful medical marijuana license applicants is trying to compel New Jersey officials to settle a case that continues to […]
$6 billion question: Which states are likely to legalize recreational marijuana in 2021?
Recreational marijuana legalization victories at the ballot box in Arizona and New Jersey this month have set the table for adult-use legalization […]
Illinois cannabis industry seeks end to MMJ-recreational retail relocation rule
Cannabis industry insiders in Illinois are calling on state lawmakers to allow certain existing medical marijuana dispensaries to relocate without losing the […]
New Mexico panel supports raising medical marijuana purchase limits
New Mexico’s medical marijuana advisory board recommended that purchase limits be nearly doubled to 15 ounces over 90 days, a move that […]
Rescoring of retail marijuana licenses in Illinois allowed to proceed
An Illinois judge rejected a request to stop state regulators from rescoring retail marijuana license applications, moving a seemingly never-ending saga closer […]
West Virginia awards medical marijuana processor licenses; several go to MSOs
West Virginia regulators announced which medical cannabis processors will be receiving business licenses. West Virginia awards medical marijuana processor licenses; several go […]
Marijuana legalization momentum unstoppable, industry leaders say
The “green wave” of marijuana legalization will continue to spread across the United States in wake of the clean sweep of ballot […]