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New DEA Chief to Focus Less on Cannabis

The incoming head of the Drug Enforcement Administration reportedly will focus less on marijuana and instead put more…

News May 14
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Marijuana Growers Eyeing Conservation to Reduce Costs, Boost Image & Allay Energy Concerns

Cannabis cultivators are increasingly exploring sustainability and energy conservation as a way to cut costs and minimize their…

News May 14

Large Banks Say Cannabis Business Risks Still Outweigh Benefits

The nation’s largest banks aren’t willing to work with cannabis businesses because the risks of working with a…

News May 12
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Chart of the Week: Over $9M Spent in 2014 on Cannabis Advocacy

By Becky Olson and John Schroyer Four of the top marijuana-related lobbying organizations spent over $9 million on…

News May 11
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Rejection of Marijuana Startup at Tech Competition a Case of ‘Cannabias’?

By Tony C. Dreibus The cannabis industry has taken great strides towards entering the mainstream business world in…

News May 7
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Supreme Court Turns to Obama on Colorado Marijuana Lawsuit

In an indication that the country’s highest court may actually take up an inter-state lawsuit over Colorado’s recreational…

News May 5
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Exclusive Chart: Marijuana Industry to Create $10B+ Economic Impact in 2015, $30B By 2019

By Becky Olson The U.S. marijuana industry will pump an estimated $10 billion into state and local economies…

News May 4
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Significant setbacks in cannabis banking slow recent momentum

By Tony C. Dreibus Banking has long ranked as one of the biggest hurdles for cannabis companies, but…

News April 30
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Cannabis Entrepreneurs ‘Fantastic Example of What Makes America Great’ – Q&A With Steven Levitt

By Chris Walsh Steven Levitt has spoken with a half-dozen cannabis professionals over the past few years, and…

News April 29

Bill Would Prevent Feds From Targeting Compliant MJ Companies

Cannabis business owners harassed by federal prosecutors despite operating legally in their respective states would finally get some…

News April 23
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