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Marijuana Policy Project Aims for 28 Medical Cannabis States by 2014, Including Illinois, NY

MMJ insiders often say 25 is the magic number when it comes to medical marijuana legalization. When half…

News May 25
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Nearly 200 Cannabis Dispensary Applications Filed in Arizona, Signaling Tough Competition

With the deadline fast approaching, Arizona has received 193 applications from entrepreneurs interested in opening a medical marijuana…

News May 24
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Medical Marijuana Exec’s Legal Troubles a Setback for Cannabis Industry Regardless of Outcome

The medical marijuana entrepreneur behind weGrow – a hydroponics superstore attempting to expand nationally – is in some…

News May 24
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Lawmaker Submits Proposal to Legalize Medical Marijuana, Cannabis Dispensaries in North Dakota

With election season fast approaching, the medical cannabis industry is paying particularly close attention to Ohio and Massachusetts,…

News May 23
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Ruling on Legality of California Dispensary Closures a Blow to Medical Marijuana Industry, MMJ Patients

A federal appeals court has sided with two California cities that are forcing all marijuana dispensaries within their…

News May 22
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Weekly Wrapup: Colorado Marijuana DUI Bill Goes Up in Smoke + Arizona Sticks to MMJ Schedule

The Colorado medical cannabis industry rode an emotional roller coaster last week, experiencing several highs and lows tied…

News May 21
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Richard M. Evans and Michael D. Cutler: Looking Ahead to Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts

The likelihood that a medical marijuana initiative will appear on the Massachusetts ballot this November - and the…

News May 21
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Arizona Medical Marijuana Ruling Highlights Risks When Cannabis Investments, Partnerships Sour

What legal recourse do lenders have if a medical marijuana business defaults on its loan? None, apparently. At…

News May 18
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MMJ Influence: Groups Say Medical Cannabis Was Big Factor in Oregon AG Race

If you’re wondering whether the medical marijuana community has enough political clout to sway an election, look to…

News May 17
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Rhode Island Marijuana Dispensary Bill Clears Last Hurdle, Cannabis Centers Could Open By Fall

It looks like medical cannabis dispensaries will finally become a reality in Rhode Island. A revised measure that…

News May 17
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