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Report: CA-backed bank for marijuana businesses would face insurmountable hurdles

California would likely lose money and face overwhelming federal barriers if it tried to create a state-backed bank…

News December 28
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Massachusetts’ medical cannabis program has new overseer

Massachusetts’ medical marijuana program is now being governed by the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, but MMJ businesses in…

News December 27
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Despite reluctance, adult-use marijuana could be a priority for RI lawmakers in 2019

Opportunities for new and brisk cannabis businesses could develop in a number of states that might legalize adult-use…

News December 24
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Alaska OKs rules for on-site cannabis use, gives jurisdictions some control

Alaska regulators approved rules for on-site consumption of marijuana at some retail cannabis shops – but local governments,…

News December 21
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California issues recalls for 29 marijuana firms caught in Sequoia Labs fallout

The California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) this week identified 29 separate companies that have been told to…

News December 20
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California marijuana industry braces for ‘another enormous burden’ from next phase of testing costs

A new round of regulations in California will cause laboratory testing fees to increase more than 40%-55% for…

News December 20
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Cannabis company Terra Tech sued for alleged theft, deceptive finances

A businesswoman in Reno, Nevada, is suing Terra Tech, accusing the California-based, vertically integrated marijuana company and various defendants…

News December 17
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NY gov wants to legalize adult-use cannabis in 2019, creating $1.7 billion market

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he’d like to see the legalization of adult-use marijuana in the state early…

News December 17
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Pesticides spur MA medical marijuana retail closures; 700 batches failed CA testing

Cannabis cultivators, product manufacturers, retailers and laboratories coast-to-coast are facing closure, failed mandatory tests and increased scrutiny from…

News December 17
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Washington state regulators approve new rules for marijuana edibles

After months of back and forth with cannabis-infused products makers and MJ trade associations, the Washington state Liquor…

News December 13
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