Non-social equity companies are working their way into Mass. delivery market
Cannabis delivery is supposed to be reserved for social equity applicants in Mass., but larger companies are finding a way.
Connecticut delays start of adult-use application process
Conn. regulators opted to delay final approval on its technical assistance accelerator program so that it can find a consensus on its details at an as-yet-unscheduled special hearing.
Another Mass. dispensary challenges required community impact fees
One more Massachusetts cannabis company challenged the validity of required community impact fees as dispensary Happy Valley filed suit against the City of Gloucester.
Squeezed between adult-use states, medical patients complain New Hampshire prices are not competitive
A recent hearing before the New Hampshire Cannabis Therapeutic Oversight Board brought a series of complaints from patients that local dispensary prices remain too high for regular customers.
Maine still looking for consensus on medical cannabis testing
Maine’s Medical Marijuana Work Group is still searching for consensus on testing standards.
Connecticut social equity group has steep climb ahead
There is a new coalition in Connecticut that seeks to promote social equity in cannabis.
From legacy to legal cannabis business in Massachusetts
Samura started the Mass Bay Cannabis private club in 2012 to connect medical patients with cannabis suppliers outside of the licensed market.
Connecticut regulators increase allowable mold thresholds amid consumer concerns
Connecticut cannabis regulators have increased the acceptable amount of mold in tested product over the last year, leaving some advocates concerned about safety.
Mass. microbusiness delivery business competes with underground delivery services and advertising restrictions
The first cannabis company in Massachusetts to deliver to adult-use customers is rounding out a three-year journey towards profitability, while battling underground market competitors and scrounging for capital investment.
Massachusetts state regulators reduce municipal guidance on social equity applicants
Massachusetts cannabis regulators removed their recommendation that municipalities should prioritize approval for social equity applicants.
