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May 15

ADDITIONAL STATES PUSH FOR LEGALIZATION, OHIO ANNOUNCES NEW DISPENSARY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY

There's never a dull moment in the cannabis industry as state and federal lawmakers continue to push for cannabis reform. Louisiana's...

May 15

HAPPY 420 - A CELEBRATION OF CANNABIS CULTURE

Happy 420! Be sure to check out our National Highlights section below for a special blog feature on the history of this beloved cannabis...

May 15

HOW 420 BECAME THE OFFICIAL CANNABIS HOLIDAY

If you’ve spent any time around cannabis, you are probably aware that the number 420 is associated with the plant, April 20th is the day...

May 15

AS THE CANNABIS LEGALIZATION WAVE CONTINUES, FEDERAL LEGALIZATION GAINS MOMENTUM

The cannabis legalization wave that started during state elections last November is only gaining momentum. In just the last week, New...

May 15

NEW LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES EMERGE IN LONG-STANDING CANNABIS MARKETS

New local opportunities for cannabis retail licensing has emerged in long-standing markets like California and Colorado, where additional...

May 15

READY OR NOT, CANNABIS IS COMING

Lawmakers in Mississippi and South Dakota are fighting for the will of their state residents, ensuring the new cannabis programs they...

May 15

U.S. GOVERNORS CALL FOR CANNABIS LAW REFORM

After much delay, New Jersey may begin implementing the state's new adult-use cannabis program after a set of cannabis bills was signed...

May 15

CANNABIS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MORE ABUNDANT THAN EVER AS APPLICATIONS AND ACQUISITIONS RAMP UP

While newly legalized states such as Mississippi, New Jersey, and South Dakota work on drafting regulations to open cannabis business...

May 15

MORE CANNABIS LAW REFORM AHEAD

2021 is poised to be a big year for cannabis law reform on both the state and federal levels. As the 117th Congress begins their work, a...

May 15

2021 SET TO BE A BIG YEAR FOR CANNABIS

The coronavirus pandemic was a defining factor in 2020, but the cannabis industry continued to report record highs throughout most of the...

May 15

STATES RENEW PUSH TO LEGALIZE CANNABIS IN 2021

As states get ready for their new legislative sessions to start, many governors and lawmakers are reiterating their support for cannabis...

May 15

DESPITE HURDLES, CANNABIS SAW ENORMOUS GROWTH AND PROVED ITS RESILIENCY IN 2020

As 2020 comes to an end, the cannabis industry is reflecting on the enormous amount of growth that has taken place and is basking in its...

May 15

CANNABIS IS OUTGROWING ITS STIGMA

In landmark votes by global and national leaders, cannabis is outgrowing its stigma. Both the United Nations and the U.S. House of...

May 15

NEW CANNABIS MARKETS PREPARE FOR NEW BUSINESS

New cannabis markets across the U.S. are preparing for new business opportunities. Georgia began accepting applications for medical...

May 14

CANNABIS IS THE CLEAR WINNER OF THE 2020 ELECTIONS

The 2020 election results are in, and cannabis won across the nation. Ballot measures were successfully passed to legalize adult-use or...

May 14

ELECTION DAY MAY RESULT IN NEW CANNABIS MARKETS

It's election day, which means voters will be casting their final decision regarding cannabis legalization measures in five states. After...

May 14

CANNABIS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ON THE RISE

There's an abundance of opportunity to start a cannabis business in the United States, and there's only more to come after state...

May 14

THE LEGAL MARKET CONTINUES TO THRIVE AMID COVID

Colorado set a new monthly cannabis sales record, Michigan is on track to collect $1 billion in cannabis sales this year, and Nevada is...

May 14

CANNABIS SPURS STATE TAX REVENUE

A few more states have added legalization to the November 2020 ballots, Illinois announced when it will award dispensary licenses and...

May 14

CANNABIS SALES SOARING AMIDST PANDEMIC

States are continuing to post high sales marks and Maine is finally coming online after legalizing adult-use four years ago. Check out...

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