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Consumers shopping at cannabis stores in California are being encouraged by a state agency to use their smartphone…

News December 20
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Multistate marijuana firm Curaleaf raises $275 million in debt

Curaleaf, a Massachusetts-based multistate marijuana operator, secured $275 million in debt from a syndicate of lenders. It’s believed…

News December 20
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California turns to technology in fight against illegal cannabis firms

In California’s continuing attempt to crack down on illicit marijuana companies, the Bureau of Cannabis Control is encouraging…

News December 20
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Canadian marijuana firm Tilray sued for $300 million in Florida

Canadian marijuana producer Tilray is being sued for $300 million in Florida by Fort Lauderdale-headquartered soap company Trimax,…

News December 20
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Medical cannabis vote set for South Dakota in 2020

South Dakota voters likely will decide next year whether to legalize medical marijuana sales as Secretary of State…

News December 20
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Week in Review: Cannabis banking reform hits snag, recreational MJ goes to New Jersey voters, merger falls through & more

The head of a U.S. Senate banking panel signals marijuana banking reform could take longer than the cannabis…

News December 20
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Key US Senate leader signals major changes to cannabis banking bill, dimming prospects for significant reforms in 2020

U.S. Senate Banking Chair Michael Crapo, an Idaho Republican, laid the foundation for his own version of cannabis banking…

News December 19

Marijuana vaping ban

A judge cleared the path for Montana to enforce a temporary emergency ban on flavored vaping products, including…

News December 19
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Rhode Island politicians opposing legal recreational marijuana

Rhode Island Senate leaders said they won’t support legalizing adult-use cannabis if Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo proposes legalization…

News December 19
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Instagram banning cannabis vaping promotions by influencers

Social media influencers will no longer be allowed to promote vaping on Instagram, a Facebook-owned social media site that…

News December 19
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