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Pressure builds for feds to maintain marijuana status quo

President Donald Trump’s administration is getting increasing pressure – from his circle of advisers and beyond – to…

News April 4
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Marijuana on the Hill: Bills introduced in Congress in 2017

By John Schroyer Less than three months into the new Congressional session, 13 bills have been introduced -…

News April 4
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Johns Hopkins backs out of cannabis PTSD study

Johns Hopkins University has pulled out of a federally sanctioned study on using medical marijuana to treat post-traumatic…

News April 3
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West Virginia appears poised to legalize medical cannabis

West Virginia could soon become the latest state to approve a functioning medical marijuana industry. Senate Bill 386, which…

News April 3
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Report: DOJ gathering intel on state marijuana cases

The Department of Justice is apparently gathering information from at least the Colorado attorney general's office regarding criminal…

News March 31
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Proposed medical cannabis rules in North Dakota cause a stir

Medical marijuana activists behind a successful MMJ legalization bill in North Dakota last year are threatening to run…

News March 31
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Week in Review: Pro-cannabis bills in Congress, Canada rec legalization & Ohio’s testing plans

By John Schroyer, Omar Sacirbey and Bart Schaneman Federal lawmakers introduce a slew of pro-marijuana bills, Canada eyes…

News March 31
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Seven pro-marijuana bills introduced Thursday in Congress

Seven pro-marijuana industry bills were announced Thursday morning by a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers in the House…

News March 30
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Financial snafu could slow Massachusetts’ rec cannabis rollout

The delays continue in Massachusetts' quest to start a recreational marijuana program.

News March 30
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Groups working to develop standards for cannabis businesses

By Bart Schaneman Cannabis trade groups, state officials and marijuana industry leaders are pursuing the development of standards…

News March 30
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