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North Dakota recreational marijuana measure fails to qualify for ballot

One effort to place a recreational marijuana initiative on the North Dakota ballot in November has failed, but…

News January 25
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Outlook dim for US marijuana legalization in 2022, but banking reform alive

The federal marijuana reform landscape in 2022 is cloudy, with most national insiders doubting a comprehensive legalization bill…

News January 12
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New Hampshire lawmakers nix recreational marijuana sales – for now

New Hampshire’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly rejected a bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales, as the state…

News January 6
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Marijuana Policy Project appoints ex-Illinois lawmaker as president, CEO

One of the nation's foremost cannabis activist groups, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), on Wednesday announced it has…

News December 15
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South Dakota Supreme Court rejects voter-approved recreational marijuana market

South Dakota’s highest court on Wednesday struck down on technical grounds a recreational marijuana initiative approved by voters…

News November 24
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Marijuana MSO debt costs fall, but capital issues linger for smaller firms

Large marijuana multistate operators are enjoying lower loan interest rates these days, thanks to stronger balance sheets and…

News September 20
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Marijuana legalization efforts get boost from billions in MJ tax dollars

Adult-use marijuana programs are generating billions of dollars in tax revenues for state governments each year - bolstering…

News June 7
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Alabama governor signs medical cannabis legalization bill into law

Alabama on Monday became the latest state in the nation and second in the Deep South to legalize…

News May 17
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SD high court hears arguments on adult-use cannabis measure

The South Dakota Supreme Court is moving closer to deciding whether to uphold a voter-approved amendment to legalize…

News April 29
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