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Governor Kathy Hochul
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NY Advocates Rally After Governor Ignores Recommendations from State’s Own Experts
New York advocates rallied on Juneteenth Eve after it was discovered Governor Hochul moved forward with a plan to fund the state's cannabis industry despite numerous red flags pointed out to her.
June 21, 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul Honors New York’s 100th Adult-Use Retail Store Opening
Last week New York leaders celebrated the opening of the 100th adult-use retail store with a CAURD license.
April 25, 2024
New York Governor Begins Review of Weed Legalization Rollout
Governor Hochul wants a comprehensive assessment of New York’s launch of legal recreational marijuana.
March 19, 2024
New York Governor Calls On Websites To Stop Promoting Unlicensed Weed Shops
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on social media companies and websites to remove listings for unlicensed cannabis retailers.
March 1, 2024
New York Weed License Pause Extended Two Weeks as Shop Owners Protest
A New York judge has extended a temporary injunction blocking the opening of new recreational marijuana dispensaries.
August 15, 2023
New York Judge Pauses Cannabis Dispensary Licensing
A New York judge this week issued a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit challenging the state’s marijuana retailer licensing program, barring regulators from issuing or processing new licenses until the matter is resolved.
August 11, 2023
Military Veterans File Suit Against New York’s Cannabis Licensing Rules
Four military veterans have filed suits against New York regulations that restrict the state’s first cannabis retailer licenses to those with marijuana-related convictions.
August 8, 2023
New York Approves New Retail Licenses, Cannabis Farmers Markets
New York cannabis regulators have issued more than 200 additional retail dispensary licenses and approved new rules to allow for cannabis farmers markets.
July 21, 2023
Long Island’s First Adult-Use Dispensary Opens To Huge Crowds
Four towns on the Island have been awarded licenses.
July 11, 2023
New York Cannabis Social Equity Fund Secures $150 Million Investment
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week that the state’s cannabis social equity fund has secured a $150 million investment from Chicago Atlantic.
July 6, 2023