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Lawsuit: Ex-OR official bilked investors in marijuana business

In what is shaping up to be a cautionary tale for would-be cannabis industry investors, a former county commissioner from Oregon is being sued for allegedly scamming financial backers out…

News February 28
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Medical marijuana businesses see silver lining in White House comments on cannabis

By Omar Sacirbey Medical marijuana companies are finding solace in comments from the White House last week indicating the federal government might crack down on recreational cannabis but leave the…

News February 28

Sessions: DOJ will adopt ‘responsible policies’ on marijuana

In his first public remarks about marijuana since being confirmed as U.S. attorney general, Jeff Sessions told reporters on Monday that his Department of Justice will strive to find “responsible…

News February 27

Louisiana could be producing medical cannabis by end of year

One of the two establishments legally allowed to grow medical cannabis in Louisiana says it could have a grow operation up and running before the end of the year. The…

News February 27

Alaska appoints top cannabis regulator

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has appointed an Anchorage planning official to lead the state’s Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office and the Marijuana Control Board. Erika McConnell, who will start in…

News February 27
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Chart: License delays plaguing Portland, Oregon, recreational cannabis businesses

By Eli McVey Fighting a slow-moving bureaucracy, the overwhelming majority of companies seeking recreational marijuana business licenses in Portland, Oregon, are stuck in various stages of the city’s application process.…

News February 27
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Recreational marijuana states undeterred by hints of federal crackdown

By John Schroyer Despite ominous overtones from the White House, the eight states that have legalized recreational cannabis are proceeding full-bore, whether it’s with running their existing programs or preparing to…

News February 24

Trump enforcement news hits cannabis stocks

Comments from White House press secretary Sean Spicer on Thursday that federal authorities could start cracking down on recreational marijuana businesses sent cannabis stocks on a roller-coaster ride Friday, with…

News February 24

Washington state vows to fight any cannabis crackdown by feds

Washington state is ready to fight if necessary to keep its legal marijuana, Attorney General Bob Ferguson said after White House spokesman Sean Spicer hinted at a federal crackdown.

News February 24
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