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Senate minority leader Schumer wants to let states regulate marijuana

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York is the latest to join the federal cannabis reform bandwagon, saying he plans to introduce legislation that will remove marijuana from the…

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Potential recreational cannabis ballot measure in Ohio hits snag

One of two campaigns that may wind up competing for votes in an upcoming Ohio election has run into a procedural problem with the state’s electoral bureaucracy. The campaign –…

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800-plus recreational marijuana operators seek priority licensing in MA

Massachusetts regulators are allowing would-be recreational cannabis businesses to submit applications for priority certification, and so far more than 800 firms have done so - a sign of strong demand…

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High Times Cannabis Cup denied license by California city

In a move that highlights the power of local governments over the California marijuana industry, the San Bernardino City Council shot down the planned 4/20-centric High Times Cannabis Cup by refusing to…

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US-focused marijuana company agrees to purchase Canadian grower

A Toronto-based marijuana company focused on U.S. recreational and medical cannabis markets plans to spend about 23 million Canadian dollars ($18.3 million) in cash, stock and warrants to acquire a small…

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FDA advisory panel gives thumbs-up to CBD epilepsy treatment

A CBD treatment for epilepsy is closer to becoming the first cannabis medicine approved for the U.S. market.

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On eve of 4/20, cannabis-flavored beer a no-go for two Florida breweries

Federal tax authorities have ordered two South Florida breweries to stop selling craft beer infused with cannabis terpenes oil, putting a damper on their 4/20 party plans. The cease-and-desist letters…

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Which marijuana products are in demand on ‘Cannabis Christmas’?

The unofficial marijuana holiday of April 20 – known to cannabis enthusiasts as 4/20 – annually brings a big boost in sales for retailers across the industry – and pressure…

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Marijuana startup lands $17 million from Tiger Global, Snoop Dogg

Green Bits, a compliance software developer for the cannabis industry, has landed a $17 million investment led by New York-based Tiger Global. Tiger Global’s stake in Green Bits marks a…

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