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‘No reason’ for DEA to delay marijuana rescheduling, FDA chief says

There’s “no reason” for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to delay its long-awaited decision on moving marijuana from…

News April 12
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New Hampshire adult-use cannabis bill heads to Senate for third straight year

The New Hampshire House passed another adult-use cannabis legalization bill, but getting it through the Senate has been…

News April 12
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Alabama medical marijuana licensing might ‘start from scratch’ in a fourth round

Alabama medical marijuana licenses would be revoked and businesses forced to "start from scratch" and reapply for a…

News April 11
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California recalls Mike Tyson-brand cannabis flower containing mold

California has issued a mandatory recall for cannabis flower branded by celebrity boxer Mike Tyson, citing contamination by…

News April 11
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Ohio recreational marijuana sales could launch by mid-June

Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio could begin in two months, far ahead of previous estimates as regulators move…

News April 11
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Schumer, Senate Democrats signal new attempt at federal marijuana legalization

Top Senate Democrats circulated a letter Monday asking colleagues to sign on to an ambitious federal marijuana legalization…

News April 10
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Texas at center of hemp-derived cannabinoid market

Industry stakeholders looking for how federal regulation for hemp-derived cannabinoids could unfold might find a crystal ball in…

News April 10
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NC district attorney vows to enforce law when tribal cannabis dispensary opens

A potential showdown between law enforcement and a Native American tribe is brewing in North Carolina, where a…

News April 9
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Ontario regulator fines Cannabis Xpress, alleges pay-to-play

Ontario's cannabis retail regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), fined Cannabis Xpress 200,000 Canadian dollars…

News April 9
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California issues tips to improve local marijuana business licensing

A California auditor has released several recommendations for better marijuana business licensing processes and policies by local municipalities.

News April 8
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