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Rhode Island governor calls for delay in legalizing rec marijuana

A state that industry watchers have predicted would be among the next to legalize recreational marijuana – Rhode…

News April 17
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Week in Review: New York’s MMJ changes, RI committee finally meets & advocacy group forms

By John Schroyer and Omar Sacirbey New York tweaks its medical marijuana program, a Rhode Island MMJ committee…

News March 24
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RI medical marijuana panel sets first meeting in eight years

Eight years after its formation, a legislative committee tasked with overseeing Rhode Island’s medical marijuana program will meet for…

News March 20
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Rhode Island yanks MMJ grow application after owners arrested

Two medical marijuana growers in Rhode Island awaiting final approval of their MMJ cultivation business license were arrested for possession…

News March 6
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Which states have the best chance to legalize cannabis in 2017?

South Carolina and Texas are leading candidates to legalize medical marijuana in 2017 and Connecticut, Rhode Island and…

News January 25
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Rhode Island awards inaugural cultivation licenses

Rhode Island regulators have awarded the state’s first commercial medical cannabis grow licenses to three companies in the…

News January 6
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Rhode Island estimate: $15M in tax revenue from MJ legalization

Rhode Island could net $10 million-$15 million in tax revenue during the first year of cannabis sales if it legalizes…

News December 27
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Rhode Island issues emergency measures to meet MMJ demand

Rhode Island regulators have issued emergency rules that create a new class of private medical marijuana cultivators to help meet…

News October 28
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Rhode Island Adds PTSD to Medical Cannabis List

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo signed into law legislation adding post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of conditions that…

News July 15
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RI Cannabis Oil Firm Strikes Research Partnership

Two Rhode Island companies – a cannabis oil manufacturer and a biotech farm – are collaborating on tests…

News June 13
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