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Historic day: US House passes cannabis banking bill with strong bipartisan support

In a landmark move, U.S. House lawmakers on Wednesday approved overwhelmingly by a 321-103 vote legislation that would pave…

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NY governor wants Northeast region to work together on recreational marijuana, vaping

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is urging neighboring states to work together on future recreational cannabis policies –…

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New Jersey cannabis trade group investigating itself

The New Jersey Cannabis Industry Association (NJCIA) paid $7,500 to an outside consultant to investigate potential “ethical concerns”…

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California health officials urge residents to stop vaping tobacco, marijuana

A California health agency joined the chorus of officials across the country urging consumers to stop vaping all…

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Why earnouts matter in cannabis M&A

Earnouts are a common risk-allocation provision in cannabis and hemp mergers and acquisitions used to bridge the business-value…

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House Judiciary Chair reiterates commitment to marijuana banking reform

The chair of the House Judiciary panel said he is committed to working to advance a comprehensive marijuana…

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Marijuana industry reaction to California’s 2019 legislative session: Some wins, but many MJ business issues still outstanding

California’s 2019 legislative session drew to a close earlier this month, and it was a lackluster year for…

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At long last: A full US House vote on a cannabis banking bill

The multibillion-dollar U.S. cannabis industry is poised to cross a historic threshold Wednesday with a scheduled U.S. House vote…

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Massachusetts governor bans sale of all vaping products, becoming first state to target marijuana and tobacco vaporizers

Massachusetts has become the first state to ban the sale of cannabis and tobacco vaping products, dealing a…

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Washington state man sues 6 cannabis firms, alleges products caused lung illness

A Washington state man is suing six cannabis vape companies for allegedly causing his lung illness, reportedly the…

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