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Column: The M-Word Revisited – Why the Industry Should Embrace the Term ‘Marijuana’

By George Jage What’s in a name? What word – or words – define our industry? Several industry pioneers have lobbied the business community to use the word “cannabis” in…

News July 30
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NY Urged to Accelerate MMJ Program

Cannabis advocates and lawmakers in New York are urging the state to accelerate implementation of its medical marijuana program, saying officials should look into obtaining the drug from other MMJ…

News July 30

Senators Ask Feds for Cannabis Guidance, Consistency

Senators from Colorado and Washington have jointly appealed to the White House and the U.S. Attorney General to coordinate a consistent approach to marijuana policy across federal departments. In a…

News July 30

Study: WA Rec Industry Not Creating Tourism Boom

Interest in traveling to Seattle has dipped slightly despite the start of recreational cannabis sales earlier this month, according to a new study. The travel website Hopper analyzed billions of…

News July 29
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Rand Paul Pressuring Lawmakers to Declare Marijuana Stance

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has filed a series of marijuana-related amendments in recent days, attaching the measures to other business in front of the legislative body. A senior aide…

News July 29

CBD, Hemp Bill Introduced in House

A Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill in the U.S. House that would effectively legalize CBD oils and certain hemp-derived products on the national level. Citing the hundreds of thousands…

News July 28
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90% Support MMJ in Florida

Opponents of medical marijuana legalization in Florida have ramped up publicity for their campaign in recent weeks. But that doesn’t appear to have made a dent in support levels. A…

News July 28

Stiff Competition for LV Dispensary Licenses

Applicants for medical marijuana dispensary licenses in Las Vegas face some hefty competition. Roughly 47 groups have thrown their hats in the ring for dispensary permits. Given that Las Vegas…

News July 28
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New York Times Urges Marijuana Legalization

The New York Times editorial board is calling for an end to the federal ban on marijuana use and sales, lending some high-level support to the industry. In a weekend…

News July 28
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