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Massachusetts legalization group taps former assistant AG

A group attempting to legalize recreational cannabis in Massachusetts has hired a former assistant state attorney general to lead its campaign, giving the initiative some much-needed credibility and clout. The…

News July 15

Seattle to Close Dozens of Dispensaries

The days of many Seattle dispensaries are now numbered. The Seattle City Council has approved an ordinance that aims to shutter local medical marijuana dispensaries that opened after Jan. 1,…

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Canada’s Changing MMJ Landscape Creating Opportunities, Headwinds for Businesses

By Tony C. Dreibus Canada’s medical marijuana industry is undergoing a sizable shift on several fronts, creating both opportunities and difficulties for business owners. A ruling by the country’s top…

News July 15

Pesticide Regulations Behind Latest Delay in Nevada

Yet another Nevada dispensary that was hoping to open has been forced to wait – and others could be delayed again too. Silver State Relief was scheduled to begin serving…

News July 14
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Florida medical marijuana legalization group raises $293K in June

A Florida political action committee trying to pass an initiative legalizing medical marijuana in the state raised almost $293,000 last month, with the bulk coming from one contributor.

News July 14

New Weapon for Marijuana Opponents: Racketeering Laws

Although federal racketeering statutes haven’t been employed regularly against marijuana businesses, that could be changing. One Colorado cannabis shop shut down recently after its owner decided that he simply couldn’t…

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Medical Cannabis Cultivation Begins in Illinois, Catapulting the Industry Forward

By John Schroyer Medical marijuana cultivation is now underway in Illinois, setting the stage for the start of cannabis sales later this year. Ataraxia – which won a cultivation license…

News July 14

Montana’s Marijuana Industry Still in Danger

Montana's medical cannabis law remains under attack from conservative officials, even though a district court judge gave MMJ businesses and patients some relief in January.

News July 13
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Severe Drought Could Hamper California Rec Efforts

Momentum is building for efforts to legalize recreational cannabis in California next year, but one issue in particular could sway some voters against the idea: water. The state’s historic drought…

News July 13
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