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Chart: Polls for marijuana measures tight heading into Election Day

By Eli McVey Will Election Day lead to champagne showers and celebratory toasts in the U.S. marijuana industry or widespread heartache and disappointment? Judging by the latest round of polling…

News November 7

Zacks Investment: 4 best stocks to cash in on cannabis ‘green rush’

The decades-old Zacks Investment Research is recommending four “cannabis-related” companies – including some household names – for stock investors wanting to cash in on the so-called marijuana “green rush.” The stock research firm,…

News November 4

Privateer raises $40M, exceeds $100M in total funding

Privateer Holdings, a cannabis-focused private equity firm in Seattle, announced Friday it has closed on $40 million in convertible bridge financing, bringing its fundraising total to $122 million. The news…

News November 4

Marijuana firms across nation fund pro-MMJ bid in Florida

Out-of-state-donors, including some prominent marijuana businesses, have pumped money into the campaign to legalize medical marijuana in Florida, underscoring the high-stakes fight in that state. Of the three states – Florida,…

News November 4
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Week in Review: Ohio’s MMJ plan may shortchange growers, a California win & a legal brouhaha

By Omar Sacirbey, John Schroyer and Bart Schaneman Ohio issues draft rules for medical marijuana growers, a federal judge tosses a lawsuit against a Bay Area dispensary, and a raid by law…

News November 4

San Jose latest California city to temporarily ban rec cannabis

San Jose, the third-largest city in California, on Tuesday joined the list of municipalities statewide to slap a temporary ban on adult-use cannabis businesses before Election Day. San Jose has joined…

News November 3

Michigan MMJ program criticized for doctor certifications

Michigan’s medical marijuana program has come under criticism after a state audit found that a small number of doctors were responsible for certifying tens of thousands of patients for MMJ,…

News November 3

Denver’s marijuana policy office merges with licensing agency

Denver’s Office of Marijuana Policy will be folded into the Department of Excise and Licenses and both will operate under the direction of a newly promoted boss starting Monday. Marijuana…

News November 3
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Australia’s MMJ market likely to develop slowly, with big players dominating

By Bart Schaneman Cannabis entrepreneurs hoping to enter Australia’s new medical marijuana market will confront obstacles at the federal and state level, with industry observers predicting a limited number of…

News November 3
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