Social equity has been both a sticking point and selling point this year in New York and New Jersey, among other states weighing whether to allow the adult use of cannabis.

State marijuana regulators have approved of a plan to slowly roll out cannabis cafes, where adults could consume in a social setting and at certain outdoor events.

A bill to legalize cannabis lounges is “100% dead,” an organizer says. But voters may have the chance to weigh in next year.

Legalizing was a campaign promise of Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, but he’s been unable to muster enough support from fellow Democrats.

Under the new law, judges are required to grant requests to vacate misdemeanor marijuana possession charges that occurred before the drug was legalized.

After a long wait, Arkansas’s first two medical cannabis dispensaries have opened in Hot Springs—but long wait times and product shortages are expected.

The new law makes public the identity of marijuana license applicants and the method the state uses to score and rank bids.

Voters were promised that a vast computer platform would closely monitor California cannabis products, but so far only a small percentage of operators are using the system.

The bill outlines a process for selling certain CBD products, although language added to the bill would prohibit sales of alcohol or food containing CBD unless the FDA approves it.

Officials have formally signed off on Arkansas’ first medical marijuana dispensary, about one week before cultivators expect to have product ready for sale.