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California Regulators Unveil Campaign to Curb Illicit Cannabis Market

At an industry summit in Los Angeles, California’s top cannabis regulators came together to discuss the state’s plans to prop up licensed operators, banking and tax hurdles, and social equity programs.

California
Business, Congress

At National Banking Summit, Cannabis Banking Gets A Moment Back in the Spotlight

After a narrow miss at the end of 2022, lawmakers and advocates pushing for the SAFE Banking Act are piecing together their strategy for the new Congress.

New York

More Turbulence in New York As Another Lawsuit Challenges Regulators’ Equity Approach

A group of medical cannabis operators in the state argue that the license for “justice-involved” applicants is “unconstitutional,” and that they should be allowed to sell to adult use consumers now.