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50 States and Beyond: This Week's States Here is a recap of what states were posted this week: Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New Mexico.

Check out City of Buffalo Historian Lindsey Lauren Visser's recent article to learn more about important historical milestones coming up in the next few years!

Here's what's been happening in the Northern Colorado market for the past 30 days.

In our last Pre-Roll of 2024, we talk about where Minnesota stands today, what's coming up, and what's possible in 2025: https://lnkd.in/gjyxiTFd

What if....? ?? What if, instead of the situation being dire, the current circumstances are beneficial in achieving our state's goal of a craft, SEA-centered cannabis industry? Me for Blunt Strategies: "The latest updates from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) signal a significant win for applicants pursuing uncapped license types, particularly microbusinesses. Of the 648 pre-approval lottery applicants, about 200 were for uncapped licenses, and 193 of those were microbusinesses. These applicants are now positioned to move straight into preliminary licensing as soon as rulemaking wraps up, putting them on track to secure final site approval as early as spring 2025. This is an excellent outcome for microbusinesses and other uncapped license applicants. It not only fast-tracks those who qualified in the pre-approval round but also creates a clear pathway for those who were denied to cure their applications during the February Request for More Information (RFMI) process. Importantly, this step should insulate uncapped licenses from ongoing or future litigation surrounding lottery entry for capped licenses, providing much-needed certainty for small businesses aiming to enter the market. The advantages for social equity microbusinesses go even further. Most cities have implemented caps on the number of dispensaries allowed within their jurisdictions, and many will allocate licenses on a first-come, first-serve basis. By moving ahead of mezzobusinesses and retail applicants in the licensing process, microbusinesses will have a clear head start in securing prime locations for their stores. This early access to high-traffic areas could make all the difference in positioning these businesses for success. More importantly, microbusiness licenses are far more likely to be held by local, small businesses compared to larger applicants vying for mezzobusiness or retail licenses. This creates an opportunity to lay the foundation for a thriving craft cannabis industry in Minnesota, led by social equity applicants—the very group legalization was designed to uplift. For these small businesses, early site approval and operational readiness are critical to establishing a foothold in the market before bigger players enter the fray. While the road has been bumpy, this scenario reflects a critical step toward achieving one of the core goals of legalization: ensuring that social equity applicants, particularly those running local and craft-focused operations, are set up to thrive in Minnesota’s emerging cannabis industry."

We've got a growing network, so let us reintroduce ourselves if you're wondering who we are. The Mean Green Infantry is an alumni-coordinated effort to increase fan engagement by making events of UNT games - usually away from Denton, and at a group-discounted rate. You know how schools like Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and other big-time programs always have a lot of fans in the stands, even when they're not playing at home? That's what we're trying to do. UNT Athletics are on the rise, and we have the numbers to show up no matter where. 47K current students (third largest in Texas), nearly half a million living alumni, and 300K in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex alone. So join us! Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gZNWqwyx Twitter: https://lnkd.in/gKCNWPnc Instagram: https://lnkd.in/grmz2Dr9

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Help NGA Speak Up for You!?? The National Glass Association (NGA)'s third annual Glass & Glazing Advocacy Days is happening next week, May 14-15, in Washington, DC. This is where using our voice can lead to impactful change for the glass industry.? It's our opportunity to influence policy, enlighten agency officials, and engage directly with congressional members on why our industry matters.? ? Here's what we're advocating for, and why it matters:?? School Security: Ensuring safer learning environments with advanced glass systems.? High-Performance Glazing: Demonstrating how sustainable, cost-effective glass solutions contribute to building resilience.? Bird Safety: Advocating for glass innovations that prevent bird collisions.? Workforce Development: Highlighting a thriving career path within our dynamic industry. Together, we can articulate the essential role of glass in constructing a sustainable and secure future.? Are you joining me in DC next week? Sound off. ? If not, you can still advocate for glass building products and the industry from home. Use our one-pagers to talk to your local reps about the topics that matter to you most: https://lnkd.in/g3n5hv8p And, stay tuned to glass.org and NGA social next week for the latest from the hill: https://lnkd.in/gJ7HVcMX

Here’s an overview of my work in the first half of August.

Very important to note that climate change is going to look different in different places. The complexity of weather patterns can account for all kinds of deviations from normal--more intense hurricanes in the Gulf, drier and warmer weather in the Midwest, and shifts we haven't seen yet.