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Illinois hands out first social equity cannabis retail licenses
Benzinga - Published on November 15, 2022Read moreThe state of Illinois gives a long-awaited go-ahead so the first two social equity cannabis retailers in the state.
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Why do medical cannabis and gun ownership rights conflict so often?
Benzinga - Published on October 27, 2022Read moreMedical marijuana and gun ownership are topics that continue to evolve in the United States. Benzinga explains where we are now.
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Russian court upholds Brittney Griner’s sentence
Benzinga - Published on October 25, 2022Read moreThe US Olympian’s lawyer said no honest judge would agree that the 9-year punishment fits the crime of possessing less than one gram of cannabis oil.
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DEA wants to boost production of cannabis and psychedelics research in 2023
Benzinga - Published on October 17, 2022Read moreThe Drug Enforcement Administration wants to increase the amount of cannabis and psychedelics it researches in 2023.
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Mayor Eric Adams appoints Dasheeda Dawson as Cannabis NYC founding director
Benzinga - Published on October 13, 2022Read moreDasheeda Dawson will be the first director of Cannabis NYC, the city’s Small Business Services support initiative for the cannabis industry.
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Why is Biden’s pardon important for Latinx people and Latin America?
Benzinga - Published on October 7, 2022Read moreBiden’s decision to pardon simple marijuana offenses is sure to impact the Latinx community and Latin America. Read more to find out how.
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California: $15 million in grants to support social equity programs
Benzinga - Published on October 7, 2022Read moreThe state of California is offering $15 million in cannabis equity grants. Read more and find out how to apply.
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FDA finally advances cannabis research and regulations: Hires ex-NY cannabis policy regulator
Benzinga - Published on September 29, 2022Read moreIs the Biden administration ready to talk about cannabis? The latest move by the FDA may be an indicator of progress on a national scale.
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Trulieve launches Khalifa Kush Cannabis in Florida through exclusive partnership with Wiz Khalifa
Benzinga - Published on September 26, 2022Read moreTrulieve is partnering with Wiz Khalifa to bring his beloved Khalifa Kush to Florida medical dispensaries.
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WATCH: Chicago rapper Vic Mensa seen giving away $10k in free gas as he promotes his new weed brand
Benzinga - Published on September 23, 2022Read moreVic Mensa surprised members of his Chicago community with free gas to promote his new weed brand, 93 Boyz.
