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News May 12
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New Hampshire Senate again rejects recreational marijuana legalization

New Hampshire's Senate shot down recreational marijuana legalization again, maintaining its status as the only New England state…

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Activist cannabis testing labs acquire rivals, increase national reach

Two multistate cannabis testing labs that recently joined forces to establish industry standards are expanding their footprints.

News May 12
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Opinion: Residency requirements for marijuana licenses at odds with US Constitution

State residency requirements for marijuana businesses might be in conflict with the implicit dormant commerce clause of the…

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Cannabis groups pleased with SAFE Banking hearing as senators push for expungement

Cannabis industry groups were heartened Thursday to hear bipartisan support from members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee…

News May 11
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Safe Harbor, New York institution create marijuana banking partnership

Cannabis industry financial services company Safe Harbor Financial announced a marijuana business banking partnership with Five Star Bank.

News May 11
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US cannabis industry’s $100 billion economic impact varies by state

Medical and recreational cannabis markets continue to have a growing impact on the broader U.S. economy, but the…

News May 11
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CT seeks THC caps on unregulated marijuana products, synthetics ban

Connecticut legislators took the first step toward outlawing synthetic marijuana and imposing THC caps on sleep aids and…

News May 10
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New Arkansas law prohibits sales of delta-8 THC products

It is no longer legal in Arkansas to sell products containing delta-8 THC, the hemp-derived cannabinoid steeped in…

News May 10
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Missouri marijuana sales surpass $1 billion on cumulative basis

Cumulative sales of legal, regulated medical and adult-use marijuana in Missouri surpassed $1 billion as of early May.

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