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Massachusetts OKs two testing labs, clears one rec marijuana hurdle

Massachusetts regulators on Thursday approved two labs to test recreational marijuana, a critical step to starting sales in a program delayed from a July 1 launch target. CDX Analytics in…

News August 23
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Ex-Oklahoma medical cannabis lawyer arraigned on alleged phony threats

A former Oklahoma State Department of Health attorney made her first court appearance during which a judge entered “not guilty” pleas on her behalf related to charges that she sent threatening…

News August 23
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MA regulators reject plan to review pacts between localities, marijuana firms

Massachusetts’ top marijuana regulator rejected a proposal that would have allowed the agency to review agreements between municipalities and MJ firms – an arrangement that critics charge violates state law and…

News August 23
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Ontario cannabis producer choices praised for diversity, but supply concerns loom

Ontario’s sole legal online retailer for recreational marijuana signed agreements with a diverse group of producers to supply the province with cannabis when Canada’s adult-use market opens in October, but…

News August 23
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Report: Aurora Cannabis in talks to buy Uruguay-based ICC Labs

(This story has been updated from an earlier version.) Alberta-based Aurora Cannabis is reportedly in negotiations to purchase ICC Labs, a licensed integrated cannabis company in Uruguay. In a press…

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Australia sees significant increase in medical cannabis patient count

The streamlined processes for medical marijuana applications in Australia's most populous state is starting to produce positive results, although patient access remains “appalling” across the country, according to at least…

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Louisiana regulators consider upping medical cannabis patient limits for doctors

Louisiana may boost the cap on the number of patients doctors can serve to avert potential bottlenecks in its medical marijuana program, a state official said this week. Here’s some…

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Higher prices and barer shelves: California cannabis retailers face frustrated customers

Licensed marijuana retailers in California are struggling to cope with customers angry about price hikes and less product choice - a direct result of the state's new packaging and testing…

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Canadian government reviewing Constellation’s deal with marijuana firm Canopy

The Canadian government will take a closer look at a deal that could give global liquor giant Constellation Brands control over Canadian cannabis leader Canopy Growth, but analysts doubt the…

News August 22
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