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US Cannabis Legalization Impacting Cartel Operations

Cannabis legalization north of the Rio Grande is having a noticeable impact on Mexican cartels. The cartels used to be able to count on major profits from trafficking marijuana to…

News March 24

Massachusetts Legalization Advocates Facing Uphill Battle

Massachusetts marijuana advocates are facing an uphill battle after the state’s attorney general openly said she’s against full legalization and a Boston city councilor introduced a proposal that would make…

News March 24
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Denver-Area Marijuana Growers Face Regulatory Actions

Marijuana cultivators around the Denver metro area are having a tough spring. Six commercial operators were recently ordered to quarantine hundreds of cannabis plants due to a potential pesticide violation.…

News March 24
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Marijuana Businesses Getting Big Boost From Partnerships With Cannabis Celebrities

By John Schroyer High-profile celebrities partnering with private companies for mutual gain is hardly a new concept. In the marijuana industry, however, it’s one that’s been gaining traction since recreational…

News March 24

IL MMJ Patient Pool Balloons, More Growth Possible

The Illinois medical marijuana customer base has grown rapidly in the past few weeks. State health officials reported that roughly 2,500 residents have applied for MMJ cards, an increase of…

News March 23

Canadian MMJ Company Issues Recall

A Canadian company is recalling three batches of medical marijuana because they may contain high levels of bacteria, Health Canada said. Tilray, a British Columbia-based medical marijuana grower and seller,…

News March 23
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Hemp Products Market $620M in 2014, Industry Group Says

According to a study by the Hemp Industries Association, the 2014 market for hemp products sold in the U.S. had a total retail value of $620 million. That number includes…

News March 23
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Chart of the Week: Arizona’s Cannabis Cultivation Over-Capacity

By Becky Olson According to data gathered by Benchmark Commercial Real Estate (BMCRE) in Arizona, the amount of square footage approved for potential cannabis cultivation massively exceeds what the current…

News March 23

IRS Refunds Tax Penalty to MMJ Dispensary

The Internal Revenue Service has agreed in a settlement to refund roughly $25,000 in fines it levied against a medical marijuana dispensary in Colorado, following a dispute that could have…

News March 20
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