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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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Cannabis Industry’s 2013 Gains Reflect Growing Acceptance of MMJ Among State Lawmakers

This is shaping up to be a pretty significant year for the cannabis industry. Three states – Illinois,…

News August 20
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Another Medical Marijuana State Looks to Start Cannabis Dispensary Program

Delaware could become the third state with existing medical marijuana laws to pave the way for regulated dispensaries…

News August 16
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A First for MMJ? Connecticut Marijuana Startup Gets ‘Best Form of Local Approval Imaginable’

A startup company hoping to cultivate medical cannabis in Connecticut recently received approval from local officials to set…

News August 15
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Colorado Retail Cannabis Opportunities Limited for Newcomers as Existing MMJ Businesses Get Edge

Getting involved in the recreational marijuana business in Colorado could take a lot longer for newcomers than initially…

News August 13
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Week in Review: Gupta Bombshell Big Boost for Cannabis Biz? + Latest Colorado MMJ Sales Data

Sure, the fact that Illinois and New Hampshire legalized medical marijuana this summer and dispensaries opened in a…

News August 12
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