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There’s movement toward federal marijuana reform – but when?

The feds are coming. And, in this case, that’s good news. The chances of serious marijuana reform in the halls of Congress have increased dramatically in recent months, with major…

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Federal prosecutor in MA to keep eye on recreational cannabis production

The top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts indicated he will take a mostly hands-off approach to the state’s impending adult-use marijuana industry, narrowing his office’s focus to overproduction that could lead…

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Marijuana firm Sunniva to spin off Canadian assets, eyes exchange listings

Sunniva, a multinational cannabis firm, plans to spin off its Canadian assets and list the new entity on the Toronto Stock Exchange and Nasdaq.

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Arkansas awards five medical cannabis grow licenses, but sales still long way off

Arkansas awarded licenses to five marijuana cultivation companies after a court injunction suspending the licensing process was lifted. The state’s Medical Marijuana Commission issued licenses to: Natural State Medicinals Cultivation Bold Team…

News July 11
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Marijuana M&A activity spikes as some cannabis pioneers cash out

Merger and acquisition activity is accelerating across the cannabis industry as more companies land multimillion-dollar capital infusions and ink deals aimed at growing market share. The momentum is giving more…

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Surviving hacks and other tumult: Q&A with MJ Freeway CEO Jessica Billingsley

MJ Freeway co-founder Jessica Billingsley discusses becoming CEO, leadership lessons learned and how the company tackled some of its most difficult challenges.

News July 11
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Canopy Growth to acquire craft marijuana retailer Hiku Brands for CA$269 million

Ontario, Canada-based Canopy Growth has inked a deal to acquire Hiku Brands, a retail-focused craft cannabis producer. Under terms of the deal, Hiku shareholders will receive 0.046 of a Canopy…

News July 10
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OK adds limits to medical cannabis rules, including restriction on smokable MMJ

The wide-open medical marijuana measure approved by Oklahoma voters just got more restrictive after state health regulators took steps to prohibit the sale of smokable cannabis and require dispensaries to employ…

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New York calls on banks to work with medical marijuana industry

New York state's top financial officials have joined the growing chorus of regulators and business leaders calling on banks to work with the legal marijuana industry. Many financial institutions remain…

News July 10
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