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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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A look ahead: Issues facing marijuana professionals in 2017

The marijuana industry is not only beginning a new year, it's starting a fresh era in which it could flourish with opportunity or regress under a White House that could…

News January 3
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10 Business Takeaways From MJBizCon

Cannabis business executives offered scores of savvy tips, ideas and insights to entrepreneurs, industry professionals and investors at the annual fall Marijuana Business Conference & Expo, which took place in…

News January 1
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A Look Ahead: Marijuana industry as a whole cannot rest on its recent victories

Marijuana businesses must successfully navigate a slew of challenges in 2017 if the industry is to continue its economic, financial and legalization inroads of 2016.

News January 1
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