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Cannabis Poll: Vast Majority of Voters Want Feds to Leave Legit Medical Marijuana Businesses Alone

The MMJ movement is getting some support from an influential corner: Average, everyday Americans. A survey released this…

News May 16
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Afternoon Update: Medical Cannabis Developments in Colorado, Michigan and Arizona + New MMJ Study

There’s been a flurry of medical marijuana news across the country today, most of it tied to positive…

News May 15
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How Would Proposed Marijuana DUI Legislation Affect the Colorado Medical Cannabis Industry?

The medical marijuana industry in Colorado could face a new set of challenges tied to a highly controversial…

News May 15
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Update: Lawmakers Shoot Down Proposal to Halt Funding for Medical Marijuana Raids

A measure to eliminate federal funding for raids on legitimate medical marijuana businesses met a quick death late…

News May 10
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Key Medical Cannabis Amendment Would Cut Federal Funding for Raids on MMJ Businesses

U.S. lawmakers are set to debate a measure that could have significant implications for the medical cannabis community,…

News May 9
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Dangerous Precedent: Insurance Firm Denies Malpractice Coverage for Lawyer With MMJ Clients

Pay particularly close attention to the recent experience of Denver attorney Ann Toney, whose insurance company essentially decided…

News May 8
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Weekly Wrapup: Flurry of Positive Medical Cannabis News Offsets Colo. Contraction, Idaho MMJ Setback

Last week started off on a disappointing note for the medical cannabis industry. First came news that several…

News May 7
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Welcome to the Cannabis Club: Connecticut Becomes 17th State to Adopt Medical Marijuana Law

It's (nearly) official: Connecticut is set to join the ranks of states that allow qualified patients to use…

News May 5
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Pelosi’s Pro-MMJ Comments, Concerns Over CA Raids Give Cannabis Industry More Ammo

Embattled medical marijuana professionals, take heart: A key Democratic lawmaker is questioning the Obama administration over its crackdown…

News May 4
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Michigan Medical Cannabis Bill Would Leave MMJ Dispensary Decisions Up to Communities

What's the solution to Michigan's medical marijuana conundrum? A lawmaker has a simple answer that's sure to please…

News May 3
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