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New cannabis advocacy group aims to sway federal government

A group of cannabis companies has banded together to form a nonprofit political advocacy group designed to protect…

News March 21
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Chart: Licensing bottlenecks hamper growth of Massachusetts MMJ program

Still reeling from a sluggish start statewide, Massachusetts' medical marijuana program also is hindered by local-level licensing bottlenecks…

News March 20
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New York’s medical marijuana reforms could expand patient pool

Two changes to New York’s medical marijuana program – one this week and the other coming next week…

News March 17
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Week in Review: Sessions’ cannabis remarks, Oxford MMJ research & odd pairing in MA

By John Schroyer, Bart Schaneman and Omar Sacirbey Attorney General Jeff Sessions again criticizes marijuana without offering a…

News March 17
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Third lawsuit launched in Canada over tainted medical marijuana

A third proposed class-action lawsuit over pesticide-laden medical marijuana in Canada raises additional questions about Health Canada’s claim that…

News March 16
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Cannabis public use measures could spur MJ sales, businesses

From Alaska to Massachusetts, a number of states are weighing measures to allow people to consume cannabis in…

News March 16
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AG Sessions signals no major federal marijuana crackdown

Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday again criticized marijuana while also signaling that the Department of Justice under…

News March 15
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Colorado grow shop hit with EPA fines for unlabeled pesticides

An agricultural grow shop in a Denver suburb was slapped with a $27,500 fine by federal regulators for repackaging…

News March 15
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MA lawmakers set hearings over new rec cannabis law

A legislative battle over recreational marijuana could be on the way in Boston, with public hearings poised to…

News March 14
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Denver may allow marijuana shops to stay open later

The Denver City Council may roll back the mandatory closing time for cannabis retailers from 7 p.m. to…

News March 14
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