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Key US House panel approves marijuana legalization – again

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced the sweeping social justice-focused marijuana legalization bill known as the…

News September 30
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Nebraska medical cannabis advocates take another stab at legalization

Nebraska medical marijuana legalization advocates are trying yet again to pass a cannabis bill via a ballot measure.

News September 30
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California adopts updated rules for cannabis industry

The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) said Wednesday it formally adopted an updated set of regulations for…

News September 29
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Canadian campaign seeks reduced cannabis excise taxes

A group of small- and medium-sized Canadian marijuana cultivators is calling on the federal government to reform its…

News September 29
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Pennsylvania lawmakers to again consider adult-use cannabis measure

Pennsylvania Democrats, as expected, are trying again to legalize adult-use cannabis through legislation. State Reps. Jake Wheatley and Dan…

News September 29
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IRS debuts initiative to help cannabis companies pay taxes properly

The IRS launched a program aimed at helping businesses in state-legal cannabis markets pay their federal taxes properly…

News September 28
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Minority Cannabis Business Association launches in Maryland

In anticipation of the Maryland Legislature legalizing adult-use cannabis in the near future, two ex-politicians turned lobbyists formed…

News September 28
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Massachusetts regulator criticizes local ‘impact fees’ for cannabis firms

The practice of Massachusetts municipalities levying "impact fees" on cannabis companies that operate within their jurisdictions is drawing…

News September 27
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Mississippi lawmakers request special session to legalize medical marijuana

Mississippi’s legislative leaders asked Gov. Tate Reeves to call a special session to consider a medical marijuana measure…

News September 27
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3 more businesses sue Illinois over unsuccessful marijuana license bids

Three companies seeking marijuana business licenses are the latest to file suit against Illinois regulators, alleging their applications…

News September 24
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