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Did President Donald Trump accidentally legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina?

States are reacting to federal marijuana rescheduling mostly cautiously, but the policy could have some unintended consequences in…

News April 28
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Florida spars with cannabis MSO Trulieve over alleged pollution at cultivation site

The violations include unpermitted impervious surfaces, standing water in stormwater ponds and erosion caused by prolonged water discharge.

News April 28
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Major Oklahoma cannabis cultivator wins back licenses after state suspension

Suspended by the state in February, one of the largest medical marijuana cultivators in Oklahoma had its license…

News April 27
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Should cannabis remediated with radiation be labeled?

Maine regulations require that cannabis treated with irradiation must be labeled as such, but regulators have not enforced…

News April 27
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Virginia adult-use cannabis market launch in question after lawmaker pushback

The launch of Virginia's adult-use marijuana market is in Gov. Abigail Spanberger's hands after state lawmakers rejected her…

News April 22
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Illinois grants $32 million to marijuana social-equity businesses

The loans support craft growers, dispensaries, infusers and transporters in overcoming financial barriers to starting operations.

News April 22
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Delaware cannabis social equity program latest to be hijacked by ‘predatory’ investors

Delaware is the latest state to see its cannabis social equity program subverted by allegedly unscrupulous out-of-state investors.

News April 21
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How Colorado is cracking down on unreliable cannabis lab test results

The measure would shift oversight to the Colorado of Public Health and Environment and addresses concerns about testing…

News April 21
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Massachusetts finally legalizes cannabis lounges, raises license cap

Calling cannabis a key part of the state's economy, Gov. Maura Healey signed some key changes to Massachusetts…

News April 20
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Could Colorado legalize THC beverages in bars and restaurants?

Grocery and convenience stores could sell lower-potency products with up to 3 mg of THC.

News April 20
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