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Massachusetts marijuana agency seeking executive director

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is hiring. And not just for any job. The board needs an executive director. The director “will guide internal operations and chair the Cannabis Advisory…

News September 27

Wisconsin tribe next to join hemp business via new CBD law

A Native American tribe in Wisconsin has voted to produce hemp-derived cannabidiol, saying a new CBD law in the state will enable it to avoid federal raids and road bumps that have…

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L.A. marijuana businesses unhappy with draft rules, but talks continue

By John Schroyer Newly released draft regulations that would govern Los Angeles' licensed marijuana industry starting next year immediately created a firestorm among stakeholders, with some fearing they could force…

News September 27

Acting DEA chief Rosenberg is stepping down

Chuck Rosenberg, who has been the acting administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration since 2015, said Tuesday he’ll be leaving the job. That means President Donald Trump will get to…

News September 26

Vermont issues fifth medical marijuana business license

Vermont may soon see its medical marijuana dispensary total double thanks to a law designed to expand the state’s small MMJ program. PhytoScience Institute has been granted a preliminary MMJ dispensary license,…

News September 26

New York reinvigorating hemp program with $10M in grants

New York state is opening its ramped-up hemp program with a call for new growers and an offer of up to $10 million in grant funding. The grants come in…

News September 26

Montana medical marijuana dispensary beats city ban – for now

One of two medical marijuana dispensaries in Billings, Montana, has won at least a temporary stay of execution. Montana Advanced Caregivers has won a preliminary injunction against a new city ordinance prohibiting…

News September 26

Maine’s smoking rules may hamper cannabis consumption clubs

Maine is poised to become one of the first states to allow public consumption in social clubs, but a key restriction could handicap potential marijuana clubs: no smoking. According to…

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Colorado marijuana edibles makers bracing for new standards

By Kristen Nichols Colorado’s ban on edible marijuana products shaped like animals, humans or fruits takes effect Oct. 1 – but manufacturers say they’re prepared for the change. The 2016 law, which bans…

News September 26
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