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.
Northeast Regulators Talk Cannabis, Real Estate, and Regional Collaboration
During an event on how changing cannabis laws affect real estate, regulators from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut emphasized the importance of working in tandem.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Take Bipartisan Approach In New Cannabis Legalization Push
Gov. Tom Wolf supports cannabis legalization, but a stubborn GOP legislature could stall another attempt at passage.
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Pledges Regional Approach to Cannabis Legalization in State of the State
Lamont praised “coordinated regional regulation,” while Pennsylvania’s governor left cannabis completely out of his speech.
As Northeast Governors Coordinate on Cannabis Legalization, Advocates Call for Equity
At Tri-State Cannabis Equity Summit, issues of incarceration, licensure, and capital set the stage for an equitable legalization push in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
UFCW to Northeast Governors: If You Legalize, Protect Cannabis Workers’ Rights
The union represents more cannabis workers than any other in the US, and wants labor peace agreements baked into the legalization plans taking shape across the northeast.
Three Northeast Governors Announce Cannabis Legalization Plans
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf called for legalization; New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced their regional partnership on legalization and vape policies.
Massachusetts’ Cautious Cannabis Sales Rollout Reflects Northeast Climate
Recreational use cannabis has been legal in the Northeast since 2014, but no state has fully embraced it
New York Lawmakers Gear Up to Try to Legalize Cannabis, Again
Key lawmakers tell Cannabis Wire that equity remains a legalization priority, but that they don’t expect adult use cannabis sales to bridge New York’s budget gap.
