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Rep. Beson raises concerns about effectiveness of cannabis social equity grants

ByPot Shop News

April 1, 2026

[#item_full_content] Following a presentation by the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and Insurance and Financial Services, Chair Beson raised concerns regarding the effectiveness of its Social Equity Grant Program. Beson questioned agency officials on the failure rate of businesses receiving these grants and whether the program is Rep. Beson raises concerns about effectiveness of cannabis social equity grants Read More

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by , Springfield News-Leader on March 26, 2026
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by Christopher Replogle on March 25, 2026
The attorney general demanded that the businesses stop selling adulterated products, often marketed as marijuana, in violation of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.
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Ed Rosenthal traces how international pressure criminalized a plant long woven into Indian life, and why he believes it is time to bring ganja back under regulation. The post Why Ganja Should Be Re-Legalized in India first appeared on High Times.
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