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FL calls special legislative session, but MMJ not on initial agenda

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has called for the Legislature to reconvene for a special session next week, but…

News June 2
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Week in Review: Florida acts on MMJ rules, Michigan picks board & Canada eyes more cannabis production

By Bart Schaneman, Omar Sacirbey and John Schroyer The Florida health department plans to establish the state’s medical…

News June 2
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Florida health department to write MMJ rules without lawmakers

Because Florida lawmakers in Tallahassee failed to reach an agreement on rules to govern the state’s medical cannabis…

News May 31
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Week in Review: WV process begins, Oregon medical cannabis lifeline & possible Florida license increase

By Omar Sacirbey, John Schroyer and Bart Schaneman West Virginia starts developing a medical marijuana blueprint, Oregon’s MMJ…

News May 26
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Canadian firm to manage, but not buy, Florida MMJ company

Although a proposed deal for a Canadian medical marijuana company to purchase one of Florida’s MMJ licensees apparently…

News May 24
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Judge recommends Florida issue two new medical marijuana licenses

A Florida judge issued a ruling recommending that the state’s health department issue two new licenses for the…

News May 24
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A $200M day: Two investors reveal big plans to fund marijuana businesses

By Bart Schaneman A California retail estate investment firm and a wealthy Florida medical marijuana advocate separately pledged…

News May 24
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Florida marijuana advocate Morgan poised to invest $100M in industry

Florida marijuana advocate and wealthy attorney John Morgan said he’s ready to invest $100 million of his own…

News May 23
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Colorado edibles firm partners with Florida MMJ company on sales

Colorado edibles company Wana Brands is partnering with a Florida medical cannabis business to sell each other’s products in…

News May 22
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Florida regulators order firm to stop selling smokable MMJ product

Florida’s Department of Health ordered a Quincy-based dispensary to quit selling a medical cannabis product that could potentially…

News May 16
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