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Governor Kathy Hochul
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Long Island’s First Adult-Use Dispensary Opens To Huge Crowds
Four towns on the Island have been awarded licenses.
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.
New York Governor Signs Legislation To Rein In Illicit Weed Market
New York’s governor has signed legislation to address the state’s illicit cannabis industry, giving regulators new powers to assess civil penalties.
New York Governor Launches Campaign Urging Consumers To Buy Legal Weed
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has launched a campaign encouraging consumers to purchase weed from the state’s regulated market, just in time for the 4/20 high holiday.
New York Governor Unveils Plan To Address Illicit Pot Shops
New legislation unveiled by New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday gives regulators new tools to address unlicensed cannabis businesses.
New York ‘Scrambling’ To Develop Cannabis DUI Test
The state’s first legal recreational cannabis shops are expected to open within weeks.