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Q&A With Rob Kampia of the Marijuana Policy Project on 2013 Gains, Industry’s Role in MMJ Legislation

Advocates and cannabis evangelists play important roles in getting state-level medical marijuana laws passed via the legislature and…

News September 6
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Entrepreneurs Getting Jump on Medical Marijuana Laws, Entering New Markets Quickly

Just days after the governor of Illinois signed off on the state’s medical cannabis law, a clinic focused…

News September 5
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WA Significantly Revises Proposed Rules for Recreational Cannabis Businesses

By Anne Holland Today the Washington State Liquor Control Board (LCB) announced key changes to its proposed rules…

News September 4
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Week in Review: A Game-Changer for Cannabis Industry or More False Hope?

Ask cannabis professionals and advocates what they think about last week’s announcement from the Department of Justice, and…

News September 3

Watershed Move by Feds Could Impact Funding, Banking, Taxes and Other Cannabis Business Issues

This week’s earthshaking announcement by the Department of Justice paints a brighter picture of the industry’s future, opens…

News August 30
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DOJ Won’t Challenge State Recreational Marijuana Laws, Providing Big Boost to Cannabis Industry

The Department of Justice said today it will not seek to block or substantially alter adult-use marijuana laws…

News August 29
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Lawsuit Tied to Home Grows Could Alter Arizona Medical Marijuana Market, But Industry Skeptical

Arizona’s medical marijuana industry has already dealt with enough turbulence to last a lifetime. But MMJ professionals might…

News August 28
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Guest Column: 8 Reasons Existing Medical Marijuana Businesses Need a New Location

Finding a suitable location is often one of the biggest hurdles startup cannabis businesses face. The headache doesn't…

News August 27
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Week in Review: Unexpected DEA Move Rattles Cannabis Industry + Huge MMJ Interest in MA, IL

With all the progress medical marijuana has made this year – including legalization in several new states and…

News August 26
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A $40 Million Rush: 181 Applications Competing for 35 MA Dispensary Licenses

By Anne Holland By the cut-off time at 3pm yesterday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health had received…

News August 23
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