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Moratoriums, Bans Could Dampen Recreational Marijuana Business Opportunities in Colorado

This week was a historic one in Colorado on the marijuana front, with Gov. John Hickenlooper officially signing…

News May 29
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Quarterly Financial Reports Highlight Challenges Facing Publicly Traded Medical Cannabis Companies

Medical marijuana sales are expected to grow by 15% this year to hit $1.5 billion, dispensaries are launching…

News May 28
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Another Medical Marijuana Business Boom on Horizon? Cannabis Bills Advancing in Key States

The next few weeks could lead to a whole new chapter in the medical marijuana history books, with…

News May 24
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MedBox Profits Halved Despite Healthy Increase in Revenues, Growth of Medical Cannabis Industry

MedBox, which provides automated cannabis vending systems and consulting services to the medical marijuana industry, saw its first-quarter…

News May 23
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Prop D prevails: New L.A. cannabis regs will have many business implications, positive and negative

A measure to regulate the medical marijuana industry in Los Angeles and limit the number of dispensaries to…

News May 22
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Los Angeles Marijuana Dispensaries on Edge With Voters Set to Reshape Nation’s Largest MMJ Market

(Update: The official results are in. See story here) It’s D-Day in LA. The estimated 700-plus dispensaries in…

News May 21
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Weekly Wrap-Up: WA or CO Better for Cannabis Entrepreneurs? + Another State Leans Toward MMJ

First Colorado, then Washington. The two states that legalized marijuana for recreational use in November are both moving…

News May 20
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Breaking: Illinois Poised to Become 20th MMJ State as Legislature Passes Medical Cannabis Bill

The Illinois Senate has passed a bill legalizing the cultivation, sale and use of marijuana for medical reasons,…

News May 17
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Proposed Washington State Marijuana Rules Include Many Hoops, Challenges for Entrepreneurs

Labeling and dosage standards. Rules on waste disposal, ownership changes and third-party testing. Application fees ranging from $250…

News May 17
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