Multi-state operators largely control Connecticut – but the coming adult-use market will make room for social equity
Out-of-state owners made up 83% of all medical retail store owners in Connecticut, according to an analysis by Grown In.
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Vermont CCB seeks balance between adult-use and medical supply and consumers
The Vermont Cannabis Control Commission released a pair of recommendations that would require companies to share medical and adult-use crops, as well as make it easier for employees to swap employers.
Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition seeks new president amid leadership shift
The Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition is preparing for new leadership following the resignation of its president amid financial turmoil following its annual Freedom Rally festival.
Data Points: A handful of cannabis companies have met Massachusetts’ license limits
An analysis of Massachusetts cannabis license ownership by Grown In found a select few companies have reached the limits of licensing caps set by state regulations.
Voters uphold adult-use bans in two Massachusetts towns
Ballot measures in two Massachusetts towns failed to overturn their respective local ban on adult-use cannabis establishments, during Tuesday’s election.
Connecticut Social Equity Council urged by Washington State regulator to financially support equity applicants
Regulators in Connecticut should prepare to provide technical and financial assistance to ensure social equity among adult-use cannabis license applicants, advised Washington state’s top cannabis regulator.
Vermont report calls for a new medical cannabis oversight board and an end to THC concentration caps
Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board approved two major recommendations to the state legislature on Oct. 29 to establish age limit-based caps on certain high-THC products and to recast oversight of the state’s medical cannabis program.
Two Bay State towns could lead a trend to repeal local adult-use bans
Voters in two Massachusetts towns will have the chance in local elections today to reverse local bans on adult-use cannabis facilities that were created in response to state-wide legalization.
Vermont advocates concerned fast license roll out will leave behind small operators
An equity advocacy group says the state regulatory process is moving too fast, leaving behind potential small operators.
Mass. advisory board calls for ending medical vertical-integration requirement
Momentum is growing for a regulatory end to mandatory vertically-integrated medical marijuana companies in Massachusetts.
