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House Republican reintroduces bill to reschedule marijuana

A Republican U.S. representative from Florida reintroduced legislation that would reclassify marijuana under federal law.

News January 31
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Wisconsin gov’s cannabis legalization plans might slow MMJ progress

A top Wisconsin legislator is pumping the brakes on the governor's plans to legalize both medical and recreational…

News January 31
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Virginia lawmakers advance 2 marijuana bills in divided Legislature

Legislators in Virginia advanced two marijuana bills that would establish adult-use sales in 2024 and allow licensed businesses…

News January 31
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Another court rules against Colorado marijuana business’ IRS challenge

A federal appeals court affirmed that the U.S. Constitution does not protect Colorado medical marijuana dispensary Standing Akimbo…

News January 31
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Argentina launches cannabis regulatory agency with eye on exports

Argentina launched a national regulatory agency for the hemp and medical marijuana industries, aiming to capitalize on the…

News January 30
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New year brings new laws, rules for cannabis businesses nationwide

With the start of a new year, cannabis companies across the country are tweaking their business models to…

News January 30
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Quebec court dismisses shareholder suit against cannabis producer Hexo

Hexo Corp. said it won the dismissal of a securities class action lawsuit that had been pending before…

News January 27
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FDA’s inaction on CBD regulations means more marijuana questions for Congress

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s announcement Thursday that it won’t regulate products containing CBD and will instead…

News January 27
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Georgia OKs low-THC medical cannabis rules; sales could begin this year

Legal medical cannabis sales in Georgia could begin before the end of the year after state regulators signed…

News January 26
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Medical marijuana sales kick off in Mississippi

Mississippi’s medical marijuana program launched Wednesday with at least three dispensaries selling product.

News January 26
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