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Will Oklahoma legalize medical cannabis? Voters decide Tuesday

Oklahoma voters will decide Tuesday whether the Bible Belt state will legalize medical cannabis. Recent polling found that more…

News June 26
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New marijuana banking reform roadblock has CEOs doubtful about solutions

 The latest legislative defeat of a proposed banking fix for U.S. cannabis firms has leaders across the industry…

News June 26
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MA marijuana firms may face adverse side effects from attorney general’s opinion

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s decision to give certain local jurisdictions until June 30, 2019, to plan for…

News June 25
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FDA approves cannabis-derived medicine; DEA must weigh in

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a CBD drug - a landmark decision that will trigger…

News June 25
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Cannabis company owner taking heat for incident with 8-year-old African-American girl selling water

The founder of a California company that makes marijuana tinctures is under fire for hassling an 8-year-old African-American…

News June 25
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Chart: Medical cannabis as alternative to opioids could give Illinois’ MMJ program a massive boost

Pending legislation in Illinois that would allow medical marijuana as an alternative to opioid prescriptions could fundamentally alter…

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US Senate panel balks at cannabis banking bill

Efforts to address the marijuana industry's banking woes were dealt a second blow this month by a top…

News June 22
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Massachusetts’ marijuana chief predicts slow recreational rollout

Massachusetts’ top marijuana regulator told reporters this week that the state likely would not meet a July 1…

News June 22
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Arkansas Supreme Court paves way for medical cannabis program launch

The Arkansas Supreme Court cleared the way for the state to launch its medical marijuana program, reversing a…

News June 22
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Week in Review: Cannabis banking confusion, medical marijuana vs. opioids in NY & MMJ defeat in US Tax Court

Landmark news comes from Canada this week as it becomes the first G-20 nation to legalize recreational cannabis. Read…

News June 22
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