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Under pressure from advocates, Minnesota legislators debate proposal to allow early marijuana growing

Minnesota legislators and regulators are facing increasing pressure to license marijuana growers ahead of dispensaries to ensure the market will have enough supply when it launches next year. Under current law, the state's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) cannot issue cultivation licenses until it has set rules for the recreational industry. That rulemaking process is expected to wrap up in ...

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"Rethinking blue economy governance – A blue economy equity model as an" by Freya Croft, Hugh Breakey et al.

The blue economy was originally conceptualised as having a strong focus on social equity; however, in practice, these equity considerations have been overshadowed by neo-liberal capitalist agendas, which have become dominant in blue economy discourse. A continued expansion of ocean industry developments and activities has resulted in an inequitable share of the burdens and benefits of utilising ocean spaces and has exacerbated wealth disparities and power asymmetries. Therefore, finding mechanisms to reinstate equity as fundamental to blue economy governance and practice is increasingly important. However, there remain few practical examples that outline how to embed equity within blue economy governance and current frameworks for understanding equity are complex, often divergent and less focused on implementation. This paper outlines a new model for conceptualising equity that is clear and easily understood, captures equity's key components and dimensions, and covers key ethical concerns that arise in blue economy development. Furthermore, this model can be practically applied and embedded into governance structures. To demonstrate the model's application, the paper outlines one participatory approach to implementing the model in blue economy governance.

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NY greenlights 109 additional weed licenses, expands home growing allowance

The push to expand New York's cannabis industry comes after months of regulatory missteps and lawsuits, including an ongoing federal court battle.

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'I'm very fed up': Gov. Hochul, legislature try to speed up cannabis license process

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gov. Kathy Hochul says she’s fed up with the state’s Cannabis Control Board. She says changes need to be made to the cannabis licensing process soon. “I’m very fed up with how long it is taking to get these approvals,” Gov. Hochul said. There have been several delays, and challenges, as […]

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This Black Women-Led Cannabis Company Is Standing Out In The Illinois Industry: 'Aligning To Answer What Social Equity Needed'

On June 25, 2019, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to legalize recreational marijuana. Since the bill took effect on Jan. 1, 2020, the industry has boomed in the area. The city was projected to bring in $1.5 billion, according to ABC-7. With 118 dispensaries filled with various products, one of… Continue reading This Black Women-Led Cannabis Company Is Standing Out In The Illinois Industry: ‘Aligning To Answer What Social Equity Needed’

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Michigan cannabis regulator accepting applications for new $1M grant program: How to apply

Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency is offering $1 million in grants to its social equity licensees. Applications will be accepted until Jan. 26.

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Cannabis companies drop controversial plan for weed shop at site of former Rainforest Cafe

A clouted cannabis partnership has dropped its controversial plan to open a store at the former Rainforest Cafe in downtown Chicago. State regulators had rejected a previous proposal by Progressive Treatment Solutions LLC, or PTS Corp., to move its Consume dispensary from Norwood Park to the old Rainforest Cafe at Clark and Ohio streets. The site is within 1,500 feet of three existing ...

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Newport County people to watch in '24: Angela McCalla connects North End during transition

With the Newport Pell Bridge ramp project expected to conclude McCalla will serve as an important connection point between residents and government.

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'Blatant profiteering': Out-of-state company listed Missouri weed licenses for sale

State Sen. Karla May, a St. Louis Democrat, said she hopes that the state can strip away the licenses of “bad actors and anyone that is operating outside of the intended constitutional amendment.”

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Connecticut Entrepreneur Runs This Cannabis Business With His Mother And Aims To Make An Impact On His Community

A Connecticut man is finding success with a cannabis business he’s operating with his mother. Derrick Gibbs and his mother have already opened two Budr Cannabis locations in Connecticut. They also plan to open at least four other locations, CT Insider reported.

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