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Iowa’s move to increase medical cannabis potency runs into roadblock

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds vetoed a bill that would have lifted the 3% cap on the potency of…

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Hearing begins for Nevada marijuana businesses claiming state licensing bias

Attorneys for dozens of Nevada marijuana businesses began a multiday hearing before a judge they’re asking to temporarily…

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Colorado gov inks bill allowing medical marijuana as opioid alternative

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a measure that will allow physicians in the state to recommend medical cannabis in…

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Utah governor blasts feds for inaction on cannabis banking, medical research

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said the federal government “oughta be ashamed” for its “lack of action and attention”…

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MMJ expansion moves forward in NJ, cannabis banking, Canada shortages toll & more

New Jersey legislators advance a medical marijuana program expansion, state banking associations get behind federal banking reform, Canada’s…

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New Jersey Assembly approves medical cannabis expansion

The New Jersey Assembly on Thursday voted 65-5, with six abstentions, to expand the state’s medical marijuana program,…

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Maine regulators urged to put small recreational marijuana businesses first

Maine cannabis enthusiasts used a public hearing on Thursday to implore regulators to protect the small businesses and…

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Texas lawmakers OK new conditions for medical cannabis use

Texas lawmakers passed a bill that would increase the number of qualifying patient conditions for medical marijuana, a…

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What are the business implications of labor peace agreements for the cannabis industry?

Lawmakers and regulators across the United States increasingly are requiring marijuana firms to accept "labor peace agreements" that…

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CA Senate votes to allow banks, credit unions to accept marijuana deposits

The California Senate voted almost unanimously to pass a bill that would allow banks and credit unions to…

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