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Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Study: Cannabis Dispensaries Increase Home Values by 2 Percentage Points on Average

Despite unfounded claims arguing that cannabis retailers can depreciate surrounding home prices, data from multiple states, including Colorado, Illinois and Michigan, show positive impacts.

June 6, 2024

Minnesota

Minnesota Tribal Nation to Open Adult-Use Dispensary This Summer

The Prairie Island Indian Community will get a head start on the state’s forthcoming adult-use cannabis market, which won’t launch until 2025.

March 25, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Ohio Adult-Use Dispensary Licenses to be Issued by Sept. 7

Pending any legislative changes, the state’s regulators will approve provisional licenses for existing medical operators to begin sales.

February 26, 2024

Massachusetts

Dazed Cannabis Continues Retail Expansion, Turns Iconic Strip Club Into Dispensary

The newest storefront in Monson, Mass., joins the Black- and veteran-owned company’s other two retail locations in Holyoke, Mass., and New York, N.Y.

January 18, 2024

Massachusetts

Theory Wellness Opens Boston's First Employee-Owned Dispensary in Medford

The first employee-owned cannabis company in Massachusetts will open its newest location on Sunday, Jan. 21. The location includes a full-service dispensary as well as the world's first cannabis beverage outlet.

January 18, 2024

Massachusetts

Theory Wellness to Open Cannabis Beverage Dispensary in Massachusetts

The company, which produces Hi5 cannabis-infused beverages, will open the storefront in January in Medford.

December 21, 2023

Ohio

The Landing Dispensary Opens Cincinnati Store Ahead of Ohio's Adult-Use Cannabis Vote

In partnership with vertically integrated Firelands Scientific, The Landing's fifth location launches ahead of Election Day, when voters in the state will decide on a measure to legalize adult-use consumption and sales.

November 7, 2023

Massachusetts

Massachusetts’ Native Sun Opens South Boston’s First Dispensary

The vertically integrated company, which also operates a grow and two other adult-use retail locations, will celebrate opening day Oct. 28 in South Boston.

October 25, 2023

Connecticut

‘Minority-Owned Companies That Mean Something’: Higher Collective Opens First Two Dispensaries in Connecticut

The company, made up of industry veterans dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable cannabis industry, plans to open eight total retail locations across the state through partnerships with social equity operators.

October 12, 2023

Cannabis Price Compression

Cannabis Conference 2023 Is Almost Here

Here’s a look at key elements of the industry’s leading event for plant-touching cannabis businesses.

July 27, 2023

Launch a Cannabis Dispensary

Dispensary Design: Do’s and Don’ts for Optimal Customer Experience

At last year’s Cannabis Conference, industry stakeholders shared their top tips for store layout, merchandising, security and more.

July 20, 2023

Maryland

‘Feel Confident in Opening Up a Dispensary’: Q&A With Mary & Main’s Hope Wiseman

Wiseman shares what it takes to successfully operate a retail business, from site selection and securing funding to community engagement and hiring.

May 8, 2023