Illinois' governor makes his state the first to legalize recreational marijuana through its Legislature, Massachusetts moves forward with cannabis cafes and deliveries, California requires a universal symbol on vape pens, the hemp sector makes big inroads - plus other...
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NH to allow physician assistants to recommend medical marijuana
A recent move in New Hampshire could make it easier for patients to receive medical cannabis recommendations and, thus, boost medical marijuana sales in the state. Physician assistants soon will be able to recommend MMJ in New Hampshire as...
Week in Review: House votes to protect legal MJ, Acreage/Canopy shareholders decide, NY adult-use cannabis roadblock & more
The U.S. House of Representatives approves a bipartisan amendment that would shield state-legal cannabis programs from interference by the U.S. Department of Justice, Acreage and Canopy shareholders OK the planned acquisition, New York's adult-use cannabis legislation...
MJBizConNEXT cannabis business takeaways: Part 2
Here are some more important business takeaways from the 2019 MJBizConNEXT in New Orleans.
MJBizConNEXT cannabis business takeaways: Part 1
Here are important business takeaways from the 2019 MJBizConNEXT in New Orleans.
Texas gov signs bill expanding new conditions for medical marijuana use
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law House Bill 3703, a measure that increases the number of qualifying patient conditions for medical cannabis use, which likely could increase dispensary sales in the state’s limited MMJ program. ...
Maine could ease state residency rules for adult-use marijuana licenses
A legislative committee in Maine approved rules that would relax state residency requirements for companies looking to qualify for recreational marijuana licenses. The move could open up new opportunities for Maine businesses that are interested in adult-use cannabis...
Week in Review: MJBizConNEXT in New Orleans, OR preps for future interstate MJ potentials, NV cannabis board & more
The cannabis industry descends on New Orleans to explore emerging trends at MJBizConNEXT, Oregon lawmakers pass a bill that would empower it to make agreements with other states for the transfer of marijuana, Nevada creates a cannabis control board and says no to social use licensing for now – plus other important news from around the industry.
Names of Utah medical cannabis grower applicants not public until mid-July
A July 1 medical marijuana license application deadline is looming in Utah, but the names of the businesses that might grow cannabis are still under wraps. Here is what you need to know: State officials leading the licensing process said this...
Nevada creates marijuana board & bans social use licensing for two years
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed Assembly Bill 533 into law, which creates a Cannabis Compliance Board and also prohibits local governments in the state from licensing marijuana social consumption businesses. The social use provision expires...
Ohio board postpones decision to add new medical cannabis qualifying conditions
The State Medical Board of Ohio delayed a vote on including anxiety and autism spectrum disorder to the state's list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana, which could have added new opportunities for MMJ businesses in the state. [include_post...
Oregon lawmakers prepare for possible interstate marijuana commerce
The Oregon House passed a bill that would empower the governor to enter agreements with other states for the transfer of marijuana, a prospect that could significantly help MJ businesses in the state that have been dealing with a massive cannabis surplus.













