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States don’t need to change rules to comply with federal marijuana rescheduling

In a legal opinion that other states may heed, South Dakota's existing medical marijuana laws comply with federal…

News October 14
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As rescheduling fuels cannabis deals, integration decides who wins

Cannabis deals are won or lost after closing. Operators say start planning in due diligence and keep the…

News October 14
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Illinois cannabis sales increase to record levels amid price drop

Annual sales took a double-digit nosedive even as retailers saw their busiest month on record.

News October 13
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Federal marijuana rescheduling means institutional capital is coming to cannabis investing

The next stage of cannabis investing - institutional capital - is at hand thanks to federal marijuana rescheduling,…

News October 9
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Here’s what products Ohio cannabis stores can no longer sell

Ohio cannabis retailers can no longer sell certain products, including high potency vaporizers, after new state rules took…

News October 8
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Washington state to tweak cannabis rules to comply with federal marijuana rescheduling

Washington state cannabis regulators signed off on a tweak to state rules that would allow operators to more…

News October 8
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Georgia medical cannabis continues to grow rapidly despite lack of DEA guidance

Georgia's medical cannabis program continues to rapidly expand, but state regulators say they need more input from the…

News October 7
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Third New Jersey cannabis operator sues to overturn labor peace requirement

Veteran-owned The Cannabis Place says it can't secure a labor-peace agreement and faces losing its license.

News October 7
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Do government-run cannabis retail sales work?

Modeled on decades-old liquor laws, government-owned cannabis stores are opening in Minnesota. Is it a model other states…

News October 6
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Why are marijuana multistate operators supporting an anti-marijuana Senate candidate?

Cannabis companies have donated millions to President Donald Trump's political action committees, which appear poised to spend at…

News October 5
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