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Another Canadian City Begins Crafting Dispensary Laws

Lawmakers in Victoria, British Columbia, are drafting their own bylaws to regulate the city’s medical cannabis dispensaries even though the Canadian government has banned such operations. Victoria’s city council approved…

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Maine MMJ caregiver crackdown possible

Medical cannabis caregivers in Maine enjoy a good amount of autonomy and some sizable competitive advantages over licensed dispensaries, as they don't face the regulatory hurdles and state oversight that…

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Former Top Kroger Lawyer Investing in Ohio Marijuana Campaign

An ex-attorney for grocery store chain Kroger has signed on as one of the investors behind a campaign to legalize both medical and recreational marijuana in Ohio. Paul Heldman, the…

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Chart of the Week: Over $9M Spent in 2014 on Cannabis Advocacy

By Becky Olson and John Schroyer Four of the top marijuana-related lobbying organizations spent over $9 million on state and federal cannabis advocacy in 2014, according to representatives from the…

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Report: Investors in MJ Stocks Younger, Have Less Capital

Investors in marijuana stocks are younger and more likely to be from big states such as California and New York, but they tend to have less money to put into…

News May 8

Washington Growers May Sue County Over Cultivation Ban

Cannabis growers are threatening to sue a Washington State county after its council voted to ban cultivation in certain areas even after some businesses spent thousands of dollars preparing production…

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California MMJ Collective Sues City

A medical marijuana collective has filed suit against the city of Berkeley, California, alleging discrimination by local officials. The lawsuit stems from a dispute between 40 Acres Medical Marijuana Growers…

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Dispensary Bill Clears Hawaii Legislature

Dispensaries could finally be coming to Hawaii – a decade and a half after the state legalized medical marijuana. On the final day of the 2015 legislative session, lawmakers approved…

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Week in Review: WA Rec Sales Balloon, NV Moves Closer to Launch + Puerto Rico Legalizes MMJ

By John Schroyer and Tony C. Dreibus Recreational marijuana sales gain some significant traction in Washington State, Nevada’s medical cannabis industry approaches the launchpad, and Puerto Rico becomes the first…

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