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California lawmakers propose cannabis tax cuts to curb the state’s black market

In an effort to jump-start California’s sluggish legal marijuana marketplace, a group of Democratic state lawmakers proposed a…

News January 28
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Massachusetts hits $24M in adult-use marijuana sales as state issues 100th license

Recreational marijuana shops in Massachusetts have racked up nearly $24 million in sales since the initial ones opened…

News January 28
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Navigating environmental rules needn’t be messy for cannabis growers

When California marijuana dispensary owner Chris Jennings decided to apply for a cultivation license in 2016, he helped…

News January 26
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Maine’s recreational cannabis timeline in flux after consulting firm let go

Maine’s timeline for launching sales of adult-use marijuana is uncertain now that the state has withdrawn from a…

News January 25
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In turnaround, Pennsylvania governor exploring adult-use cannabis legalization

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf opened the door to legalizing recreational marijuana in one of the nation’s most populous…

News January 25
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California’s Calaveras County refunding nearly $1 million in fees to marijuana farmers

A California county that collected fees and taxes from marijuana farmers but then banned the industry has partly…

News January 25
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Legal cannabis gifts lead to new business practice in Michigan

A legal loophole in Michigan that allows for individuals to give away marijuana free of charge has led…

News January 25
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WA ponders allowing small marijuana growers to sell direct to consumers

Washington state will consider allowing small cannabis farmers to sell directly to consumers, similar to what’s allowed for…

News January 24
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Medical cannabis business sues New Mexico over $1.5M in tax payments

Ultra Health, a vertically integrated medical marijuana operator in New Mexico, is suing the state Taxation and Revenue…

News January 24
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Philippines medical cannabis bill advances, but it’s not law yet

A bill to legalize and regulate medical cannabis in the Philippines was approved in the House, but steps…

News January 24
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