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California MMJ Foe Melinda Haag Stepping Down

Melinda Haag, the U.S. attorney who has aggressively targeted California cannabis businesses in recent years, will vacate her position effective Sept. 1, sending cheers throughout the state’s marijuana industry.

News July 31

Cannabis Credit Union Denied By the Fed, Files Lawsuit

An upstart credit union that hoped to serve the marijuana industry and had state backing has been denied a master account by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which threatens to close…

News July 31

New DEA Head: Marijuana ‘Probably’ Not as Bad as Heroin

If the newly installed chief of the Drug Enforcement Agency isn’t an ally of marijuana, at least he’s not a total prohibitionist. Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg, who took over for…

News July 31
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Week in Review: CDC Weighs in on Edibles, High-Profile CA Raid + More Lawsuits on Horizon

By John Schroyer and Tony C. Dreibus The Center for Disease Control issues what could prove to be an influential statement on marijuana edibles, a business run by a board…

News July 31
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Ohio Legalization Group’s Efforts to Be Scrutinized

The beleaguered campaign to legalize medical and recreational marijuana in Ohio now faces yet another challenge.

News July 30

Drug Abuse Expert: CBD is ‘Safe,’ Has Medicinal Benefits

A  key drug abuse expert has come out publicly saying that CBD is safe and may have “therapeutic value for a number of medical conditions,” giving ammunition to advocates in…

News July 30

Florida Nursery to Challenge Tossed CBD Application

Even though Florida hasn’t awarded its five CBD licenses to nurseries that applied earlier this month, it looks as though the state will face at least one administrative challenge.

News July 30
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First Nevada Dispensary Plans to Open Friday

By John Schroyer After multiple delays, the first Nevada medical cannabis dispensary will open for business on Friday ... unless there's another unexpected setback, of course.

News July 30
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WA Prosecutor to Sue 15 Unlicensed Dispensaries

A group of unlicensed dispensaries that have resisted attempts to shut them down are now facing potential legal action.

News July 29
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