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Kentucky Wins Release of Confiscated Hemp Seeds

Kentucky has freed its trapped hemp seeds after winning a standoff with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.…

News May 23
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$100,000 for Oregon Marijuana Legalization Campaign

Oregon’s campaign to legalize recreational marijuana just got a major cash infusion. New Approach Oregon, the advocacy group…

News May 23
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Week in Review: Bank to Gamble on MMJ + Unusual Licensing Process & Cannabis Stocks Under Fire

By Chris Walsh A bank indicates it will roll out the welcome mat for medical marijuana businesses, Nevada’s…

News May 23
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Dixie Settles Lawsuit Over THC Mints

Dixie Elixirs and Edibles has settled a lawsuit filed by a Colorado-based company that makes cannabis-infused mints. Dixie…

News May 23

Colorado to Spend $9 Million on Cannabis Research

Colorado is preparing to spend $9 million on medical marijuana research, and the studies could utilize products that…

News May 22
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Court: Insurance Company Must Cover MMJ

A New Mexico appeals court has ruled that an automobile shop and its insurer must reimburse an employee…

News May 22
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CO Medical Cannabis Patient Numbers Rise

The number of medical cannabis patients in Colorado continues to grow, despite the introduction of recreational marijuana this…

News May 22
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Las Vegas Sets Zoning Rules for Cannabis Businesses

Las Vegas will allow dispensaries to set up shop in commercial zones, provided they are at least 1,000…

News May 22
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4% Surcharge, Sales Tax on Massachusetts MMJ Proposed

Medical marijuana dispensaries in Massachusetts would be subject to a 4% surcharge on revenues under a plan introduced…

News May 22
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1,000-2,000 New Marijuana Jobs in Colorado

Colorado’s cannabis industry has added roughly 1,000 to 2,000 new jobs since recreational sales began on Jan. 1,…

News May 21
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