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West Virginia legislature approves medical cannabis legalization

West Virginia appears poised to become the 30th state in the nation to legalize medical marijuana after the Republican-controlled legislature signed off on a bill Thursday night establishing an MMJ…

News April 6

Sessions: DOJ task force will analyze marijuana enforcement

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the formation of a new task force subcommittee that will focus, at least in part, on marijuana enforcement policies. The subcommittee – part of…

News April 6

Cannabis-centric ETF begins trading on Toronto Stock Exchange

A marijuana exchange-traded fund – billed as the world’s first – began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Wednesday, the latest sign the cannabis industry is becoming more of…

News April 6
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California cannabis industry lauds governor’s ‘pro-business’ proposals

By John Schroyer California marijuana businesses apparently have an ally in the governor's mansion. Many in the MJ industry are applauding a series of overhaul proposals issued Tuesday by Gov.…

News April 6

California gov suggests big changes to new marijuana system

California Gov. Jerry Brown has issued a series of proposed changes to his state’s upcoming marijuana regulatory system in an effort to reconcile differences between a 2015 medical marijuana oversight…

News April 5

Canadian cannabis grower strikes deal to enter US market

Aphria – one of Canada’s largest medical marijuana producers – kicked off a U.S. expansion plan with an investment of 25 million Canadian dollars ($18.63 million) that will lead to the purchase…

News April 5

California marijuana laws spark rift between industry, unions

The upcoming implementation of California's state medical marijuana laws as well as the new recreational cannabis system have led to policy disagreements between those in the longstanding industry and organized…

News April 5
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Prospects brighten for cannabis reform in Congress, but most bills face uphill battle

By John Schroyer Marijuana reform appears to be gaining steam in Congress this year, although the passage of any pro-cannabis legislation remains an open question and most bills appear to…

News April 5

Nevada to accept rec distribution bids from MMJ license holders

Nevada’s Department of Taxation hasn’t received enough interest for the state’s new adult-use marijuana market from liquor wholesalers, so it’s opening the distribution business to existing medical cannabis license holders. The…

News April 4
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