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Nebraska medical marijuana ballot initiatives go to trial amid early voting

Opening arguments began Tuesday in an extraordinary last-minute court challenge lodged against a Nebraska medical marijuana legalization campaign as voters continued to cast ballots a week before Election Day.

News October 30
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Costa Rica awards 57 licenses for cultivation, production of hemp derivatives

Two years after beginning the process, Costa Rica has finalized the licensing for businesses seeking to cultivate and produce hemp-derived products.

News October 29
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Missouri establishing cannabis reference testing lab to improve standards

Missouri regulators are launching a reference testing lab in an attempt to improve industry standards and better analyze the contents of cannabis products.

News October 29
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Kentucky awards 26 medical marijuana business licenses in lottery

Kentucky regulators have awarded 26 medical marijuana licenses for cultivators and processors seeking to operate in the state's impending industry.

News October 29
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Florida lawmakers could add cannabis permits if adult-use ballot initiative passes

If 60% of Florida voters follow Donald Trump’s lead and cast ballots to legalize recreational marijuana in the state on Election Day, cannabis possession will become legal for adults 21…

News October 29
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Michigan marijuana company Skymint’s equipment for sale in November auction

A two-day auction is scheduled for next month to sell the remaining equipment assets formerly owned by defunct Michigan marijuana company Skymint.

News October 28
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Trulieve Cannabis spending in Florida’s adult-use campaign tops $140 million

Trulieve Cannabis has donated $141.9 million of the total $149.7 million spent on the campaign to pass Florida's adult-use measure.

News October 28
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Marijuana operator Green Dragon to cease operations by year-end

Marijuana operator Green Dragon plans to close 17 retail locations in Colorado as well as 39 dispensaries and a grow site in Florida.

News October 28
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Funding shortage for LED rebates leaves cannabis lighting vendors on hook

A rebate program that encouraged indoor growers to switch to LED lights proved so popular that Xcel Energy ran out of money to pay for it.

News October 28
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