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She’s in charge: New accelerator looks to boost opportunities for women in cannabis

As the cannabis space rapidly evolves into a multibillion-dollar global industry, women are increasingly being left behind, says the founder of a new female-focused business accelerator.

News August 29
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California targets cannabis delivery firm in second enforcement action

The California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) on Tuesday announced its second enforcement action against an unlicensed marijuana business, targeting an illegal MJ delivery company in Sacramento. In a news…

News August 28
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Illinois governor signs bill to allow medical marijuana as opioid alternative

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation Tuesday allowing the use of medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids – a development that could eventually generate hundreds of millions of dollars in additional…

News August 28
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Oregon group aims to return cannabis retailer’s charitable donation

An Oregon group is looking to return a $25,000 donation given to a youth water park project because it’s from a recreational marijuana business, underscoring the difficulties marijuana companies can…

News August 28
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Lack of ‘meaningful’ consultation hinders First Nations’ participation in Canada’s cannabis industry

Businesses with identified First Nations affiliations make up only 5% of Canada’s licensed cannabis producers, a fact that indigenous leaders blame on the federal government's failure to adequately consult with…

News August 28
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Most illegal CA marijuana grows have ‘potentially lethal’ traces of pesticide

Federal and state officials in California launched a summerlong effort to clamp down on illegal cannabis cultivators and discovered that nine of every 10 farms raided contained traces of powerful and…

News August 28
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Germany turns to Netherlands for more medical marijuana

The Netherlands has agreed to significantly increase shipments of medical cannabis to Germany to help the country cope with soaring demand.

News August 28
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Washington state cannabis retailer inks pact with union

Washington state has what is reportedly its first unionized cannabis store, six years after state legalization and a nod to the business advantages of such arrangements. According to Seattle TV…

News August 28
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Marijuana growers stare down costly, burgeoning environmental regulations

Chris Jennings, owner of Lakeside Herbal Solutions, hired a handful of consultants and spent tens of thousands of dollars to fulfill California’s environmental impact requirements for marijuana cultivation applicants.

News August 28
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