New York releases more cultivation licenses; Won’t say when sales data will be public
Over 200 cultivation license applications have been submitted, say state regulators. The deadline is June 30, 2022.
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The pressure is on Pa. as neighboring states legalize recreational cannabis
Here’s what a move to greener pastures might look like, based on the proposals now making the rounds of the General Assembly
Delaware adult use decriminalization and gifting bill passes one state House, exciting advocates for the possibilities
“Right now we’re just trying to end the penalties and get any progress we can,” said Zoë Patchell.
New Jersey’s microbusiness winners struggle with local zoning and “predatory” investors
Some microbusiness license winners say they aren’t getting their due from potential investors who discredit them either because they’re minorities or potentially had a criminal record to quality to win a license.
Jersey cannabis activists have few complaints about state legalization process thus far
As cultivators struggle with local zoning rules and a limited number of opt-in towns, many advocates seem to brush that off, saying that things will just work themselves out.
All eyes on New Jersey as it grapples with letting cops use cannabis
Some mayors, lawmakers want to ban officers from partaking in weed.
Adult use cannabis sales up in Ill.; Maine and Missouri reach an all time high in March
In Illinois, both adult use and medical retail sales were up, but adult use sales were up 15% from February to March.
As expected, crowds swamp New Jersey dispensaries for adult use sales launch
Ascend Wellness Holdings reports about 20% of their daily customers are from out of state, with 1,000 to 2,000 customers a day since the April 21 launch.
New Jersey’s newest cultivators starting the race to secure real estate
Following a deadline to opt out of the adult use program, almost 71% of New Jersey municipalities chose to ban all cannabis businesses from siting within their borders.
New York’s newest growers are ready to plant, but who will they sell to?
“We’re going to need a few million pounds of cannabis to fuel the whole market. With a few dozen farmers we won’t come close to those numbers.”
