nevada gave out 6 more special licenses to open cannabis lounges. these special licenses are only for people who come from underrepresented or disadvantaged groups. the people who get these licenses can also make money from selling cannabis products in their lounge. but, they still need to find a way to get enough money to open their lounge. less than half of the special licenses for selling cannabis products in illinois are being used. and many of the people who got the licenses are having trouble getting the money they need to start their business. Read from source...

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Summary: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board issued six licenses for cannabis consumption lounges reserved for social equity applicants. Kora Cannabis Lounge and Nevada Consumption Lounge received licenses, with Nevada Consumption Lounge securing three. The other recipients, listed as applicants 2, 4, 5 and 6, chose not to disclose their identities. This lottery was a rerun of a previous one where the initial winners were later found to be ineligible for the licenses, reported Green Market Report. Illinois' social equity program faces significant hurdles, with less than half of the social equity licenses issued operational. Craft growers, infusers and transporters fare even worse, with less than 50% of permits active.

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Summary: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board issued six licenses for cannabis consumption lounges reserved for social equity applicants. Illinois' social equity program faces significant hurdles, with less than half of the social equity licenses issued operational. Craft growers, infusers and transporters fare even worse, with less than 50% of permits active.

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