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UP IN THE AIR: Jason Calderon applied for one of the cannabis retail licenses that will be available in an upcoming lottery, but an R.I. Superior Court appeal of North Kingstown’s zoning approval for a potential store on Post Road has thrown his chances to get a license into doubt.  PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

Some applicants face roadblocks on way to cannabis lottery

Focus 02/13/2026

For Jason Calderon, CEO of marijuana cultivator Bonsai Buds in Exeter, the pursuit of a cannabis dispensary license has become a smoke-filled hall of...

R.I. cannabis panel receives 98 applications for retail dispensary licenses

Economy 01/23/2026

WARWICK – The Cannabis Control Commission said that 98 entities have submitted applications for retail cannabis dispensary licenses. During its meeting on Jan. 16, Cannabis...

HARVEST TIME:  Jason Calderon, CEO of Bonsai Buds LLC in Exeter, tends to mature marijuana plants in the grow room  that are ready to be dried.  PBN PHOTO/ ELIZABETH GRAHAM

Buzz kill? As R.I. prepares to expand cannabis licenses, sector’s future...

Cover Story 06/20/2025

The last few years have been a struggle for Karen Ballou, owner of CultivatingRI LLC. She’s been waiting for state regulators to assemble the framework...

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