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Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Lawmaker Renews Push to Create New Cannabis Retail Licenses

A similar proposal cleared the Illinois Senate last month before ultimately stalling in the House.

February 4, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Simply Pure Developing Franchise Model, Cause-Based Brand

The company plans to partner with social equity licensees to establish firm footholds in the industry and obtain generational wealth.

January 21, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Governor Unveils Cannabis Legalization Proposal, Mexico Publishes Medical Cannabis Regulations: Week in Review

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has proposed an adult-use legalization bill that would allow sales to start Jan. 1, 2023.

January 16, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Senate Approves Legislation Aimed at Improving Social Equity in Cannabis Licensing Process

The bill would establish two systems for the state’s lottery for dispensary licenses, as well as create a new lottery for 75 additional retail licenses.

January 14, 2021

Alabama

Several States Call for Renewed Cannabis Legalization Efforts, New Jersey Makes Changes to Adult-Use Bill: Week in Review

Lawmakers in Missouri, Minnesota, New York, Virginia and Connecticut have renewed efforts to legalize adult-use cannabis, while an Alabama senator announced plans to reintroduce a medical cannabis legalization bill.

January 9, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Lawmakers to Create 75 New Cannabis Retail Licenses

The move is meant to give disadvantaged and minority applicants a second chance at licensing following the controversial lottery to issue an initial 75 dispensary licenses.

January 8, 2021

Illinois

Dispute Over Cannabis Cultivation License Heads to Illinois Supreme Court

Curative Health Cultivation LLC and Medponics Illinois LLC are battling over a license to grow cannabis for the state’s medical and adult-use markets.

January 5, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Governor Expunges Nearly Half a Million Cannabis Records

Gov. J.B. Pritzker also issued pardons for thousands of low-level cannabis-related convictions.

January 4, 2021

Finance

A Look at BIPOC’s Ability to Access Capital and Income Through Cannabis in 2020

Industry stakeholders discuss developments that will support minority businesses and investors looking to provide financial support to disenfranchised communities.

December 21, 2020

Finance

U.S. House Passes Cannabis Research Bill, New Jersey Lawmakers Reach Deal on Adult-Use Legislation: Week in Review

This week, the House passed bipartisan legislation that would allow scientists to study state-approved cannabis products.

December 12, 2020

Illinois

Cresco Labs Debuts Deliciously Dosed Chocolates from its Mindy's Chef Led Artisanal Edibles Brand for the Illinois Recreational Cannabis Market

Arriving just in time for the holidays, the line features four chocolate bars with rich, distinct flavors from James Beard Award-winning Chef Mindy Segal.

December 10, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Illinois’ Community College Cannabis Vocational Pilot Program Sets Stage for Students Eager to Enter Industry

The pilot program is seen as a component of broader workplace training platforms for the cannabis industry—as well as a piece of the Illinois social equity vision.

November 19, 2020