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Why cannabis businesses are hiring former politicians and regulators to move the industry’s lobbying efforts ahead

Marijuana businesses are increasingly bringing on former national and state politicians and regulators to help them navigate the…

News January 15

Illinois probes marijuana retailers for sourcing violations

Illinois regulators are investigating apparent violations of a regulation intended to prevent marijuana stores from sourcing marijuana from…

News January 14

Maine lawmaker calls for cannabis banking, insurance reform

Maine legislator John Andrews plans to introduce a resolution in the state Legislature calling for the U.S. Congress to…

News January 14
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Demand fierce for Missouri medical marijuana manufacturing licenses

The Missouri Department of Health and Seniors Services received 415 manufacturing license applications but granted only 86 permits…

News January 14
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San Diego restricts billboard cannabis advertising

The San Diego City Council unanimously approved a ban on marijuana billboard ads within 1,000 feet of schools,…

News January 14
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Trulieve fights short-seller report as its dominance in Florida medical cannabis market continues

Trulieve Cannabis, the predominant player in Florida’s medical marijuana industry, is fending off attacks raised in a recent…

News January 14
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US House panel to hear marijuana reform issues

Cannabis reform is getting its first hearing in front of members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce…

News January 14
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Chart: Good – not great – first year of medical cannabis sales in Ohio

Ohio’s medical marijuana industry pulled in nearly $60 million in its first year of sales, with increased access…

News January 14
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GW Pharma beats projections with $108M in Q4 sales thanks to CBD drug

A popular cannabis-derived epilepsy treatment is increasing sales for a London company making pharmaceutical treatments from marijuana.

News January 13
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Legalizing recreational marijuana won’t be on Florida ballot in 2020

Florida voters will not decide whether to legalize adult-use cannabis in the state this year. Make it Legal…

News January 13
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