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Significant setbacks in cannabis banking slow recent momentum

By Tony C. Dreibus Banking has long ranked as one of the biggest hurdles for cannabis companies, but…

News April 30
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Major Union Backs Ohio Marijuana Legalization Effort

One of the biggest politically active unions in the country has thrown its weight behind a push in…

News April 29

WA Group Challenging New Medical Marijuana Law

A Washington State group is looking to challenge newly minted regulations that roll the state’s medical marijuana market…

News April 29
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Report: Many Colorado Dispensaries Taking on Big Risks To Accept Plastic

Dozens of dispensaries in Colorado have set up “shadow” banking systems that allow them to accept credit and…

News April 28

California Leaders Exploring Recreational Marijuana Issues

Some California officials are trying to ensure would-be recreational marijuana businesses don’t run into the same murky legal…

News April 28
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WA gov. signs sweeping bill moving MMJ into rec program

Washington State’s medical marijuana program will officially be rolled into its recreational market after Gov. Jay Inslee late…

News April 27
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Week in Review: Oregon Rec Preview, Florida MMJ Fail + California Dispensary Lawsuit

Oregon officials offer a glimpse of potential business activity in the state's recreational cannabis industry, Florida fails to…

News April 24

Oregon Catering to Cash-Carrying Cannabis Businesses

The agency in charge of overseeing Oregon’s recreational marijuana industry is planning to add a dedicated window specifically…

News April 23

Bill Would Prevent Feds From Targeting Compliant MJ Companies

Cannabis business owners harassed by federal prosecutors despite operating legally in their respective states would finally get some…

News April 23
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Confusion over pesticide rules presents conundrum for Colorado cannabis growers

By John Schroyer In March and early April, Denver officials ordered nine local cultivation companies to essentially quarantine…

News April 23
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