Virginia Approves cannabis legalization in Budget Deal
Virginia sends cannabis legalization to Gov. Spanberger; adult-use sales begin July 1, 2027. Law sets 6% excise tax (8% in 2029), 350 dispensaries, $250
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Massachusetts House Approves Bill to Expand Dispensary Ownership
On June 4, the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed a cannabis bill that would enable a single business to…
Juneteenth Celebrations Highlight Cannabis and Equity
As Juneteenth approaches, festivities across the United States spotlight food, music, and remembrance. This federal holiday, established in 2021, commemorates…
Maryland launches new funding for cannabis businesses
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a new round of funding from the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund, aimed at supporting small…
Washington offers new cannabis licenses for social equity
Washington state is set to issue a new round of retail cannabis licenses focused on promoting social equity. This initiative,…
New York’s cannabis industry excludes immigrant participation
New York’s legal cannabis market celebrated a significant achievement at the end of 2024, reaching $1 billion in retail sales.…
States struggle with illegal cannabis while promoting equity
The legalization of adult-use cannabis in many U.S. states aims to rectify the long-standing inequities caused by drug enforcement policies.…
Minnesota schedules cannabis license lotteries for June 5
Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management has announced that it will hold lotteries for cannabis license applications on June 5, 2025,…