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Senator Urges Hearings on DC Rec Cannabis

A key federal lawmaker has suggested that Congress should hold hearings on Washington DC’s new recreational marijuana measure, saying such issues should be left up to local governments. Ron Johnson,…

News November 26
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Guest Column: When the Press Comes Knocking – Tips & Tactics for Media Interviews

By Christie Lunsford With the mainstream media shining a bright spotlight on the cannabis industry, brands and reputations can be either broken or catapulted in just one interview. An insightful…

News November 26

WA School District Rejects Marijuana Grower’s $14K Donation

Education officials in Prosser, Washington, have turned down a $14,000 donation from a local marijuana farmer, highlighting the challenges cannabis businesses still face when trying to ingrain themselves in their…

News November 26

Ohio Firm Lands Big Bank Loan After Battling Cannabis Stigma

Even companies that don’t touch cannabis – but have clients that do – can have a hard time getting financial backing. Witness Apeks, an Ohio-based company that makes extraction equipment…

News November 25
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New Hampshire Dispensary Hopeful Pitches Plan

New Hampshire’s first medical marijuana dispensary could open within a year in the tiny hamlet of Epping, about a half hour east of Manchester. On Monday, Granite State Alternative Treatment…

News November 25

Seattle MMJ Regulations, Standards Proposed

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray outlined a plan Monday afternoon to license medical marijuana businesses and set standards on the MMJ industry for everything from testing to packaging and advertising. The…

News November 25

Report: CO Targeting Cannabis Businesses Violating MJ Rules

The Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division has been cracking down on cannabis businesses violating state regulations, levying fines, forcing stores to close and even banning several people from selling marijuana, according…

News November 25
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IRS Council: Protect Tax Pros Working With MJ Industry

A key advisory group to the Internal Revenue Service has recommended that the agency refrain from targeting tax professionals who consult with marijuana companies, which could further bolster the cannabis…

News November 24

More Chicago MMJ Businesses Get Local Approval

The Windy City is well on its way toward exhaling legal cannabis smoke. On Friday, a medical marijuana farm and six dispensaries were granted initial approval by Chicago’s Zoning Board…

News November 24
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