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Federal Cannabis Registration: What the 60-Day Window Means for Latino Operators
The clock is officially ticking. As of April 22, 2026, a 60 day expedited window has opened for state licensed medical marijuana operators to secure federal...
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How Latinos can benefit from the fast-growing cannabis economy
Although the War on Drugs helped establish long held taboos around cannabis among Hispanic families, those views appear to be fading as more Latinos are...
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Marijuana entrepreneurs object to towns' proposed sites for Long Island dispensaries
Cannabis entrepreneurs seeking to open dispensaries on Long Island are frustrated with proposed or adopted zoning legislation restricting operators to industrial...
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Marijuana Moment: Here Are The Biggest Marijuana Reform Victories Of 2022, From Legalization To Workplace Protections
A new report published by The Insight Partners shows that the global medical marijuana market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.2% reaching a value of $40...
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SAFE Can't Wait: Minority-Owned Cannabis Start-ups Need Banking Reform
A perfunctory bank form letter threw our small business into chaos. We were told our account would be closed and our funds returned in 30 days. To add salt to...
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Newsweek: As Weed Legalization Momentum Falters, Activists Look Elsewhere
The defeat of three ballot measures to legalize recreational marijuana in this year's midterm elections demonstrates that many Americans have deep reservations...
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Legal cannabis is America’s 6th biggest cash crop
Prepare to spend far less of a percentage of your income on cannabis as legalization spreads and prices tumble. According to the new Leafly Cannabis Harvest...
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Medical Marijuana Market Expected to Grow to $40 Billion by 2028
A new report published by The Insight Partners shows that the global medical marijuana market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.2% reaching a value of $40...
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Spotlight: Christina B. Johnson
CEO Standard Wellness Q&A Session with the National Hispanic Cannabis Council Question 1: When did you first start in the Legal Cannabis Industry and why? My...
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Hispanic Heritage Month: 4 Weeks, 4 Latina Entrepreneurs
Hispanic Heritage Month starts today, and at the National Hispanic Cannabis Council we are committed to providing more education and empowerment opportunities to...
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Spotlight: Sue Carlton
Ranchera Familia Q&A Session with the National Hispanic Cannabis Council Question 1: When did you first start in the Legal Cannabis Industry and why? I came into...
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Cannabis Policy Expert: Ideas for Debating Cannabis Responsibly
The conversation about cannabis use must be rooted in science and data Americans should recognize that cannabis is here. Full stop. It is here in states that...
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National Hispanic Cannabis Council Holds Tri-state Chapter Launch Event in NYC
By Jennifer Cabrera NHCC Board Member & Council at Vicente Sederberg LLP In recent years, the northeastern United States has become very active in the...
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Beard Bros Pharms: New York Creates $200 Million Fund to Support Social Equity Retail Leases
New York Creates $200 Million Fund to Support Social Equity Retail Leases “They’re everywhere. They’re looking at all locations,” says real estate broker Donny...
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TIME: The Economics of Legal Weed Don't Work
A new poll found that 91% of adults who have consumed cannabis have done so for health and/or wellness purposes Ten years ago Colorado became the first state in...
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Poll: 91% of Adults Who Have Used Cannabis Did So for Health and Wellness Purposes
A new poll found that 91% of adults who have consumed cannabis have done so for health and/or wellness purposes A Harris Poll survey released Wednesday found...
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Massachusetts House Approves Bill To Amend Cannabis Laws
The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted 153 2 on Wednesday to approve a bill to make several changes to the state’s cannabis laws. The Massachusetts...
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Licensed marijuana sales in 2021 eclipsed coffee giant Starbucks
Licensed marijuana sales in 2021 eclipsed coffee giant Starbucks For years, there has been a running joke in pop culture about a Starbucks on every corner. But...
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New York Asks TikTok To Stop Banning Cannabis Education
New York Asks TikTok To Stop Banning Cannabis Education Marijuana regulators are asking the social media app TikTok to end its ban on advertising that involves...
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Over 15,000 applications submitted for 12 licenses to sell retail marijuana in Connecticut
PORTLAND PRESS HERALD HARTFORD, Conn. — More that 15,600 applications were submitted before last week’s deadline for a chance to be awarded one of the first...
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Over 60% of Americans Now Think Cannabis Is Having a Positive Impact on Society Says New Survey
Ten years after Washington and Colorado came to be the first states that took the initiative to legalize cannabis for adult use, a lot has changed. A decade ago,...