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Arkansas finalizing medical cannabis industry rules

Arkansas officials are anticipating that between 20,000 and 40,000 residents will sign up to purchase medical cannabis, which is close to Marijuana Business Daily’s estimates of the potential patient pool. The state…

News June 6
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Prosecution of marijuana attorney could impact industry, fellow lawyers say

By John Schroyer The week before Memorial Day, California lawyer Jessica McElfresh was charged with multiple felonies by the San Diego County district attorney. Her alleged wrongdoing? Conspiracies to commit…

News June 6

California commissioner to insurers: Serve marijuana firms

California’s insurance commissioner is calling on insurance companies to provide coverage to cannabis firms in the state. Commissioner Dave Jones’ efforts are notable given that insurance would be mandatory for cannabis…

News June 5

Steep Hill opening cannabis testing labs in Arkansas, California

One of the most prominent cannabis testing labs in the nation, Steep Hill, is expanding its reach by opening new facilities in Arkansas and Los Angeles. Both labs are licensed…

News June 5
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Chart: Cannabis retail chains are on the rise in Colorado

As Colorado’s marijuana retail market matures, a growing number of stores are controlled by a handful of retail chain operators.

News June 5

FL calls special legislative session, but MMJ not on initial agenda

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has called for the Legislature to reconvene for a special session next week, but medical marijuana isn’t on the agenda – at least not currently. However, the…

News June 2

Maryland court: Medical marijuana licensing process to continue

The Maryland Court of Appeals put a stop to a scheduled legal hearing Friday regarding a lawsuit attempting to overturn provisional medical cannabis cultivation licensing. The end result: The state’s oft-delayed…

News June 2

Washington state MJ regulator fired for conflict of interest

A marijuana licensing employee in Washington state is out of a job after leasing 25 acres of land to a cannabis cultivator planning to transform the site into a grow…

News June 2

Vermont governor hopeful about marijuana legalization deal

Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott says he believes it’s still possible to pass a marijuana legalization bill in what’s expected to be the upcoming two-day veto session of the state Legislature. Scott…

News June 2
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