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These states could still legalize recreational or medical cannabis in 2021

Several more states could legalize adult-use or medical marijuana before their legislative sessions adjourn in 2021, possibly generating…

News April 26
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Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s marijuana reform push embraced, but stiff challenges await

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s commitment to make federal marijuana reform a priority sent cannabis stocks surging last…

News February 11
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New cannabis group formed to unify push for comprehensive federal reform

A number of cannabis businesses, associations and advocacy organizations have combined to form a nonprofit organization to unify…

News February 8
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Five state medical marijuana markets that could get a boost through reforms in 2021

A handful of states could pass significant medical marijuana reforms this year, providing for additional licensing opportunities and…

News January 28
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New Mexico’s medical marijuana sales rise as prospects for recreational legalization improve

New Mexico’s medical marijuana sales have nearly doubled in the past two years despite strict plant-count limits, and…

News December 10
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Governor signals NY will consider adult-use marijuana legalization soon

Days after New Jersey voters approved adult-use marijuana, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reiterated that he will push…

News November 6
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Drop in political funding by MPP illustrates shift toward marijuana trade groups, MSOs

The Marijuana Policy Project has long been a leader in funding cannabis reform at the state and federal…

News October 26
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Iowa medical cannabis businesses face profit woes amid heavy restrictions

Iowa’s 2-year-old medical marijuana program is struggling to become financially viable, constrained by low THC levels, high prices,…

News August 21
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Cannabis industry assets for minority business opportunities, social equity

A sampling of organizations and efforts that support, foster and enhance social equity in the cannabis industry, opportunities…

News June 3
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