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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…

News April 8
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New ‘cannabis strategy table,’ excise tax tweaks floated in Canada’s 2022 budget

The Canadian federal government is proposing a new "cannabis strategy table" to liaise with legal cannabis industry businesses…

News April 7
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Detroit Council OKs adult-use marijuana ordinance; initial licensing to begin 4/20

The Detroit City Council finally signed off on a long-awaited local ordinance to kick-start the municipality's adult-use marijuana…

News April 6
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Florida CBD franchiser SunFlora used deceptive trade practices, lawsuit claims

CBD product manufacturer and franchiser SunFlora has been accused of deceptive trade practices by several business partners in…

News April 6
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Regulate cannabis like corn? US Farm Bill proposal raises eyebrows, hopes

A seemingly offbeat idea to finally approve federal marijuana legalization is getting cannabis-reform advocates talking: What about adding high-THC…

News April 6
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US House passes medical marijuana research bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would provide a much-needed boost to efforts to research medical…

News April 5
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Georgia lawmakers fail to pass bill implementing medical cannabis industry

Georgia legislators failed to agree on a bill to legalize production and sale of medical cannabis products, even…

News April 5
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Key US senator says he’s open to medical marijuana legalization

Lindsey Graham, a leading U.S. Republican senator, opposes the marijuana legalization measure passed on Friday by the U.S.…

News April 4
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Recreational cannabis will be on Maryland ballot in November

Maryland voters will have an opportunity to legalize a recreational cannabis market in November after a vote by…

News April 4
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Prospects for federal marijuana reform: Q&A with GOP Rep. Nancy Mace

Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace discusses the prospects of Congress passing her marijuana reform bill, the States Reform…

News April 4
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