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Washington State Authorizes First Testing Lab

Washington State has its first licensed marijuana testing lab. The state’s Liquor Control Board this week gave authorization to Analytical 360, which owns a 22,000-square-foot laboratory in Yakima. The lab…

News May 30
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Week in Review: CBD Laws Fuel Historic Vote + CA Weighs Cannabis Regs & No Gold Rush in Minnesota

By Chris Walsh New CBD laws play an important role in a historic House vote, one medical cannabis bill sputters in California while a competing measure advances, and entrepreneurs discuss…

News May 30

CA Split on Medical Marijuana Regulatory Bills

California’s state Assembly on Thursday rejected a medical marijuana regulation bill, one day after the Senate approved a competing measure backed by a key law enforcement group. Both bills establish…

News May 30
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Marijuana Milestone: U.S. House Approves ‘Historic’ Cannabis Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to block the Drug Enforcement Administration from using federal funds to target state-legal medical marijuana businesses and patients. It marks the first time…

News May 30

Patient Boycott, Restrictions Could Limit MMJ Market in Minnesota

A handful of prospective medical marijuana patients in Minnesota plan to boycott the state’s new medical marijuana program, which could dampen an already-limited market for dispensaries. The law, which was…

News May 29
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Feds Ramp Up Marijuana Production at Mississippi Farm

The federal government is increasing production of cannabis tied to the Marijuana Research Project at the University of Mississippi, which is the only facility producing the plant for government-approved tests.…

News May 29

San Jose Delays Vote on Cannabis Regs…Again

Dispensary owners and cultivators in San Jose, California, will remain in limbo for at least another week. The San Jose City Council has delayed a vote on medical marijuana business…

News May 29

ACLU Sues Over MMJ Cultivation Ban

The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California is suing the City and County of Fresno over its ban on medical marijuana cultivation. The lawsuit argues that the ban violates…

News May 28
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Guest Column: Deep Pockets, Persistence Required to Start a Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Illinois

By Troy S. Radunsky These are exciting times for medical marijuana in Illinois. The state is about a year away from allowing patients to legally purchase and consume medical cannabis…

News May 28
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