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Schumer’s marijuana reform bill poised to fail without more GOP support

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has a seemingly unsolvable puzzle on his desk when it comes to federal marijuana reform. He doesn’t have enough support in his own party…

News April 11
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Arizona issues 26 social equity cannabis business licenses

The Arizona Department of Health Services awarded 26 coveted social equity cannabis business permits during a long-awaited license lottery.

News April 11
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Marijuana industry will add nearly $100 billion to US economy in 2022

When considering whether to approve a regulated marijuana industry, advocates often tout the broader economic benefits of the additional tax revenue created. But the beneficial impact exceeds just tax dollars.

News April 11
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Kentucky governor considers taking action on medical cannabis legalization

Kentucky's governor said he might issue an executive order to make medical cannabis accessible if an MMJ legalization bill doesn't make it to his desk for his signature.

News April 8
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Treasury Secretary Yellen frustrated with stalled marijuana banking reform

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed her strongest support yet of marijuana banking reform - and frustration over the lack of progress on the issue in Congress.

News April 8
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Massachusetts Senate passes bill to crack down on excessive cannabis fees

The Massachusetts state Senate unanimously passed a package of cannabis reforms that includes clamping down on the exorbitant fees some municipalities are charging licensed marijuana businesses.

News April 8
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Court hints it might strike down Maine medical marijuana residency law

A federal court appears poised to strike down a Maine law that prevents out-of-state ownership of for-profit medical marijuana dispensaries.

News April 8
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South Carolina moves closer to legalizing medical cannabis

The South Carolina Legislature is poised to legalize medical cannabis, but the bill that could make that happen might still fail.

News April 8
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California marijuana farmers clamber to avoid major ‘extinction event’

Marijuana farmers across California are scrambling to revamp their operations to stay in the licensed market at a time when hundreds, if not thousands, of cultivators are in danger of…

News April 8
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