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NY Firm Pledges $5M for Cannabis Research if Awarded License

A company vying for a medical marijuana license in New York said it will dole out $5 million to academic and research institutions to study cannabis if it wins a…

News July 7
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Early Oregon Rec Sales Would Provide Lifeline for Some Dispensaries, Big Profits for Others

By John Schroyer The fate of some Oregon medical marijuana businesses rests in the hands of Gov. Kate Brown. A measure that would allow the state’s 310 licensed dispensaries to…

News July 7

Louisiana 2+ Years Away From MMJ Sales

Louisiana officials are predicting it will take at least two years for the state’s first dispensaries to get up and running, though it’s still questionable whether sales will ever begin…

News July 6
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Opening of Cannabis-Friendly Resort in Colorado Delayed

A company hoping to launch an all-inclusive vacation resort catering to cannabis users has delayed its opening due to a misunderstanding with the partner in charge of procuring land for…

News July 6
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Chart of the Week: Women Becoming Bigger Part of Medical Marijuana Market in Colorado

By Becky Olson The face of medical marijuana in Colorado is changing. Women make up a larger share of the patient population in Colorado than at any other time since…

News July 6
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Week in Review: Dispensaries open in 3 states + congressman’s take on marijuana progress

By John Schroyer Dispensaries finally open their doors in several states – including two that passed medical marijuana laws years ago – and a key member of Congress sounds off on…

News July 3

Alaska Governor Names 5 to Marijuana Control Board

Five Alaskans were appointed to a board that will craft laws governing the state’s recreational marijuana industry. Gov. Bill Walker named a police chief, a former director of Alaska’s Division…

News July 2

Denver MJ Growers Major Contributor to Rise in Energy Use

Marijuana cultivation facilities have been specifically identified as a key contributor to Denver’s increasing electric use, undermining the city’s goal of reducing energy usage. Electricity use in the city has…

News July 2
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Tax Shift in Washington State Could Ease Burden on Businesses, Lower Cannabis Prices

By John Schroyer A big change is afoot for Washington State’s recreational marijuana industry. On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee approved a bill that replaces Washington’s original three-tiered tax structure on…

News July 2
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