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Former CO regulator tapped as cannabis industry advocate

Laura Harris has gone from Colorado's top cannabis rule enforcer to leading one of the state's industry coalitions.

News January 4

Last call for Marijuana Business Conference speaker submissions

The clock is ticking. Cannabis executives interested in speaking at the Spring 2017 Marijuana Business Conference & Expo have until Jan. 6 to submit their ideas for sessions. The event,…

News January 4

CA taps MJ rescheduling advocate Holder for potential Trump battles

Should a Donald Trump administration try to interfere with states that have legalized recreational cannabis, California will be ready. The California Legislature on Wednesday drafted President Obama’s former attorney general,…

News January 4

Report: North America marijuana sales hit $6.7 billion in 2016

North America’s cannabis sales grew to $6.7 billion for 2016, up 30% from 2015, according to a report by Arcview Market Research. The report projects North American sales will post 25%…

News January 4
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The marijuana industry under Trump: Q&A with Congressman Ed Perlmutter

By John Schroyer Ed Perlmutter, a Colorado Democrat, has been a strong proponent of the cannabis industry during a Congressional stint that started in 2006. While witnessing firsthand the growth…

News January 4

Puerto Rico medical marijuana dispensaries open

Medical marijuana dispensaries are open for the first time in Puerto Rico and poised to serve tourists visiting the island. The U.S. territory adopted regulations to allow for the cultivation,…

News January 3

Maine gov verifies passage of adult-use MJ legalization

Maine Gov. Paul LePage has certified the results of the November measure in which voters passed recreational marijuana legalization by a margin of about 4,000 votes, or less than 1%…

News January 3

Study: Cannabis dispensaries not properly training workers

A new study shows that cannabis dispensaries are not properly training workers, and staff members had doled out incorrect advice to medical marijuana patients. Researchers found that only 55% of the…

News January 3

Changes afoot for two New England medical marijuana programs

Hoping to increase patient access, health officials in Massachusetts have proposed allowing nurse practitioners to recommend medical marijuana to patients. And in neighboring New Hampshire, lawmakers are expected to take…

News January 3
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