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Pushback on California proposal to merge rec, medical MJ systems

A series of proposals from California Gov. Jerry Brown to merge regulations for medical and recreational marijuana have come…

News April 17
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Chart: 4/20 holiday gives cannabis companies big bump

By Eli McVey April 20 – the marijuana holiday colloquially referred to as “4/20”– has traditionally marked the largest…

News April 17

Sessions: DOJ task force will analyze marijuana enforcement

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the formation of a new task force subcommittee that will focus, at…

News April 6
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California cannabis industry lauds governor’s ‘pro-business’ proposals

By John Schroyer California marijuana businesses apparently have an ally in the governor's mansion. Many in the MJ…

News April 6
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California gov suggests big changes to new marijuana system

California Gov. Jerry Brown has issued a series of proposed changes to his state’s upcoming marijuana regulatory system…

News April 5
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Prospects brighten for cannabis reform in Congress, but most bills face uphill battle

By John Schroyer Marijuana reform appears to be gaining steam in Congress this year, although the passage of…

News April 5
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Pressure builds for feds to maintain marijuana status quo

President Donald Trump’s administration is getting increasing pressure – from his circle of advisers and beyond – to…

News April 4
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Report: DOJ gathering intel on state marijuana cases

The Department of Justice is apparently gathering information from at least the Colorado attorney general's office regarding criminal…

News March 31
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Week in Review: Pro-cannabis bills in Congress, Canada rec legalization & Ohio’s testing plans

By John Schroyer, Omar Sacirbey and Bart Schaneman Federal lawmakers introduce a slew of pro-marijuana bills, Canada eyes…

News March 31
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Groups working to develop standards for cannabis businesses

By Bart Schaneman Cannabis trade groups, state officials and marijuana industry leaders are pursuing the development of standards…

News March 30
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