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MBank Nixes Services for Colorado MJ Companies

Well that was quick. MBank, the Oregon-based financial institution that recently announced it would begin serving Colorado marijuana…

News January 27

Florida Republican Files Proposal to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Entrepreneurs continuing the fight for medical marijuana in Florida have found an ally in Republican State Sen. Jeff…

News January 27
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California Tribe Inks MMJ Deal

It’s official: Native Americans are getting into the marijuana industry. The Pinoleville Pomo Nation announced that it has…

News January 27
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Delays, Uncertainty Leave Illinois Medical Marijuana Entrepreneurs in the Lurch

By John Schroyer Illinois’ budding medical marijuana industry has been reeling since former Gov. Pat Quinn’s last-minute and…

News January 27
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Former Illinois Gov’s List of License Finalists Revealed

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, who left office earlier this month without granting medical marijuana business licenses as…

News January 26
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1,600+ Applicants for 10 Rec Licenses in Colorado County

How popular is the marijuana business in Colorado? Here’s one indication: A single county that plans on issuing…

News January 26

Report: Cannabis Sales Rise 74% in 2014

Medical and recreational marijuana sales jumped 74% last year to hit $2.7 billion compared with roughly $1.5 billion…

News January 26
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Chart of the Week: Comparison of 2014 Investment Activity in Marijuana vs. Other Industries

By Jennifer Mann Last year was a significant one for cannabis investments. U.S.-based private equity firms, venture capitalists…

News January 26
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Social Media, App Sites Take Hard Line Against Cannabis Businesses

Fearing legal repercussions if their users break the law, Instagram and Apple’s App Store are reportedly cracking down…

News January 23
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