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Long Beach CA Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Fight for Closure Reprieve

By Anne Holland Since February, the 18 remaining Long Beach cannabis collectives have known they will be required…

News July 2
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Tamar Wise: Widespread Testing of Medical Cannabis Key to MMJ Industry’s Long-Term Success

The world of medical cannabis testing has changed dramatically since its emergence a few years ago.

News July 2
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Weekly Wrapup: Forget MMJ Reform in California for Now + Cannabis Credit Card Condundrum

Opportunity knocked in California last week, but lawmakers refused to answer the door.

News July 2
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Big Changes for MMJ Industry Sunday as Colorado Lifts Ban, Credit Card Firms Shut Out Dispensaries

Forget Independence Day. The real fireworks this year will materialize on July 1, when two developments will alter…

News June 29
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New Speaker for Marijuana Business Conference: Doug Banfelder of Premier Southwest Insurance Group

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of weekly updates about the National Marijuana Business Conference,…

News June 28
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November Gubernatorial Election Could Determine Future of Medical Marijuana in New Hampshire

The biggest obstacle to the legalization of medical marijuana in New Hampshire isn’t wary law enforcement officials, hesitant…

News June 28
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Medical Cannabis Comeback? Proposal to Overturn Fort Collins MMJ Dispensary Ban on Fall Ballot

Medical marijuana advocates in Fort Collins, Colorado, have succeeded where their counterparts in San Diego failed, gathering enough…

News June 27
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California Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill Dies, Further Clouding MMJ’s Future in State

Will California ever overhaul its medical cannabis rules and regulations to ensure that legitimate businesses can survive? Not…

News June 26
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Weekly Wrapup: Visa, Mastercard Shut Out Marijuana Dispensaries + San Diego MMJ Drive Fails

As if the medical marijuana industry needs another challenge. Last week, we published an exclusive story about a…

News June 25
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