When will cannabis licenses be issued in New York State? It’s hazy.
By Dave Fidlin (The Center Square) — With the stroke of a pen, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in March officially legalized adult marijuana use. Six months later, however, growers, retailers and processors have not been able to apply for licenses, and a timeline for when it will begin is not yet known. Cuomo’s successor, Gov. Kathy Hochul, did take a pivotal step this month when she made a pair