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Business

Florida Cannabis Entrepreneur Lost $150K in License Lottery Before Finding Alternative Path

After losing $150,000 in Florida's MMTC license lottery, GÜD Essence CEO Jasmine Johnson built a cannabis business through ancillary services—highlighting systemic barriers facing minority entrepreneurs in restrictive markets.

Apr 15, 2026

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Legislation

Illinois Social Equity Lottery Faces Final Legal Challenge

Illinois appellate court hears arguments in final lawsuit challenging the state's social equity cannabis licensing lottery, with rejected applicants claiming the state failed to deliver on promises made when recreational marijuana was legalized in 2019.

Apr 13, 2026

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Industry News

New York's Cannabis Program Shows Signs of Recovery After Rocky Start

Five years after legalizing cannabis, New York's market is stabilizing after regulatory delays and illicit competition nearly derailed the program. Housing Works executive details improvements in licensing, enforcement, and supply chain.

Mar 22, 2026

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Legislation

Virginia Legislature Sends Adult-Use Cannabis Bill to Governor

Virginia's legislature approved a bill creating regulated adult-use cannabis sales, sending it to Gov. Youngkin after reconciling House and Senate versions. The framework includes local opt-out provisions and prioritizes social equity applicants.

Mar 15, 2026

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Legislation

Rhode Island Cannabis Regulators Face Pressure on Lottery Licenses

Rhode Island cannabis regulators are under pressure to finalize their lottery system for 20 new dispensary licenses by May, as applicants who've invested time and money demand clarity on the selection process.

Feb 22, 2026

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Legislation

Virginia Senate Advances Marijuana Sales Bill, Resentencing Relief

Virginia Senate committee approved bills to create legal marijuana sales and allow resentencing for cannabis convictions, though both face uncertain prospects in the full legislature.

Feb 5, 2026

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Legislation

Virginia Proposes $10M Fee for MSOs Seeking Adult-Use Licenses

Virginia regulators propose charging MSOs $10 million to convert medical licenses for adult-use sales, while reserving half of new retail licenses for social equity applicants in the state's delayed recreational market.

Jan 28, 2026

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Culture

Vic Mensa Calls for Cannabis Industry to Preserve Cultural Roots

Rapper Vic Mensa warns the cannabis industry risks losing its cultural foundation as corporations dominate a market built by communities still largely excluded from ownership.

Jan 17, 2026

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