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Rhode Island governor proposes adult-use marijuana in budget

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondi is proposing to legalize recreational cannabis, despite opposition from legislative leaders. Her annual…

News January 17
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New Mexico gov again pushes adult-use marijuana legalization

Legalizing recreational marijuana is one of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s legislative goals for 2020, a move…

News January 16
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US House panel calls for stepped-up marijuana research, which could prove critical to federal reform

In a positive signal for the cannabis industry, lawmakers from both parties and three government witnesses told a…

News January 15
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Why cannabis businesses are hiring former politicians and regulators to move the industry’s lobbying efforts ahead

Marijuana businesses are increasingly bringing on former national and state politicians and regulators to help them navigate the…

News January 15
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Several states could legalize cannabis sales in 2020 as marijuana industry eyes lucrative East Coast market

Up to a dozen states could legalize adult-use or medical marijuana in 2020 through their legislatures or ballot…

News January 13
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California gov moves to simplify cannabis regulatory, tax systems

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration on Friday announced plans to simplify the state’s cannabis regulatory and tax systems,…

News January 10
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Tennessee state senator offers bill to legalize medical marijuana

A Tennessee state senator has reintroduced legislation to legalize the use, cultivation and sale of medical cannabis in…

News January 10

Alaska recalls contaminated cannabis products from two businesses

Alaska regulators ordered a marijuana product recall after tests showed that a cultivator and retailer in the town…

News January 10
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Washington state eyes marijuana enforcement changes after study

Washington cannabis regulators are recommending changes in their enforcement policies after industry officials complained the state has been…

News January 10
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Week in Review: IL adult-use marijuana stores face shortages, Michigan early recreational MJ sales near $6.5M, Harvest pivots on deals & more

After the Jan. 1 launch, some Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers have cut off customers temporarily to conserve inventory, recreational marijuana sales…

News January 10
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