Florida's Department of Health ordered a Quincy-based dispensary to quit selling a medical cannabis product that could potentially be broken down and made into marijuana that can be smoked. Trulieve began selling its first whole-flower...
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Iowans could look to Minnesota for low-THC medical cannabis
Top state lawmakers in Iowa and Minnesota are trying to work out a system allowing Iowans to buy low-THC medical marijuana oils and pills in Minnesota, a novel arrangement that could raise issues with the federal government.
It could also bolster sales for Minnesota’s only two MMJ manufacturers: LeafLine Labs and Minnesota Medical Solutions.
Cresco, Kiva Confections partner to sell MMJ edibles in Illinois
Medical marijuana grower and processor Cresco Labs has struck a partnership with edibles makers Kiva Confections to sell the California company's infused chocolate products in Illinois. Illinois-based Cresco said in a news release the Kiva...
Trump makes first statement about medical cannabis as president
Donald Trump made his first statement about medical marijuana as president after signing a $1.1 trillion spending bill that includes a provision providing key protections for legal MMJ businesses. Trump's statement, however, failed to shed clear light on where his...
What’s Happening: May 2017
National and international news developments in the cannabis industry.
3 cannabis biz events named among top growing trade shows
Three marijuana business events have been named among the 50 fastest-growing trade shows in the United States, reflecting the cannabis industry's rapid expansion and future potential. The Fall Marijuana Business Conference & Expo ranked second nationally for...
New Mexico dispensary stays open despite State Fair violation
A New Mexico judge has issued a ruling that prohibits the state health department from imposing a penalty against a medical marijuana dispensary for displaying a cannabis plant at last summer’s State Fair.
Marijuana Business Daily joins Associated Press
Marijuana Business Daily has become a member of the Associated Press, giving the cannabis-focused news publication access to MJ-related stories from around the world. MJBizDaily will incorporate cannabis business coverage from the AP’s staff as well as more than 6,000...
What’s Happening: National and State News Developments
Here are some newsworthy marijuana developments on the state and national levels.
What’s Happening
National and State News Developments by Roger Fillion National Whether they know it or not, America’s four largest banks have held accounts for marijuana businesses, in contrast to public pronouncements that they avoid the cannabis industry. An analysis by RB Monitor,...
What’s Happening: National and State News Developments
By Roger Fillion National Two major universities received nearly $20 million in donations for marijuana-related studies. The University of Miami’s Project to Cure Paralysis and Miller School of Medicine received a $16 million grant from Scythian Bioscience to research...
North Dakota governor inks bill delaying medical marijuana rollout
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed legislation on Thursday that will delay the rollout of the state’s medical marijuana program by several months so lawmakers and regulators have more time to iron out the details. The law originally took...
