Michigan's attorney general has created a marijuana work group to study and reevaluate adult-use marijuana rules and regulations, with the aim of avoiding "the years of uncertainty" that followed the 2008 passage of the state's medical...
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Texas House OKs second bill to expand medical marijuana qualifying conditions
The Texas House advanced a second bill to expand the list of medical conditions that can be treated with medical marijuana under the state's limited MMJ program. The measure would allow patients with multiple sclerosis, persistent muscle...
Nevada marijuana companies push for state to redo license selection process
Some cannabis businesses that lost out when Nevada awarded 61 new dispensary licenses last December are ratcheting up pressure in court for the state to redo the selection process.
Illuminating the lighting situation in indoor marijuana grows
Marijuana grown indoors obviously needs water and nutrients to grow and thrive, but it’s imperative that growers also ensure plants are getting the proper amount of light.
Colorado lawmakers give final OK to bill allowing social use of marijuana
Colorado lawmakers have signed off on a bill to allow retail cannabis stores, hotels, restaurants and other businesses to apply for marijuana social consumption areas. House Bill 1230 moved through the Colorado Legislature after the House...
Rhode Island rejects medical marijuana as treatment for opioid addiction
The Rhode Island Department of Health declined to make opioid dependency a qualifying condition for the state's medical marijuana program - a setback to MMJ companies that might have enjoyed a boost in sales if it had seen approval. The...
Oregon marijuana company reaches agreement in suit with former partner
Oregrown, a vertically integrated cannabis company in Bend, Oregon, settled a dispute with former grower and business partner Justin Crawn. The company agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against Crawn, including all court fees and outstanding...
Cannabis staffing firm employee cannot file for bankruptcy, DOJ says
The U.S. Justice Department said an Oregon woman who works for a marijuana staffing agency can’t use bankruptcy protection because of her firm’s cannabis ties.
Nevada legislators advance bill to disclose cannabis business license holders
The Nevada Assembly unanimously passed a bill to make public the names of marijuana company owners. KNPR reported the bill will return to the state Senate, which will need to approve an amendment before it can head to the desk of Gov. Steve Sisolak, who is expected to...
Best Practices: Light Speed
In addition to water and nutrients, indoor-grown cannabis plants need the proper amount of light to grow and thrive. Ensuring your marijuana receives optimum light allows plants to conduct photosynthesis efficiently and produce healthy, robust flower.
Washington state cannabis retailers’ pesticide tests proving disruptive for processors
The practice of self-testing products for pesticides and other toxins by some Washington state marijuana retailers appears to be disrupting the market for cannabis producers and processors, particularly those working in the extraction space.
Oregon advances bill to halt issuing adult-use cannabis grow licenses for 2 years
The Oregon Senate moved forward with a plan to limit the state’s supply of recreational marijuana, and the measure now goes to the House for a vote.
