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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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Massachusetts awards first recreational marijuana cultivation license

Massachusetts regulators announced the first cultivation license for the upcoming recreational marijuana program. Sira Naturals, a Milford-based company,…

News June 21
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Rhode Island budget to boost medical marijuana dispensary fee from $5K to $250K

The Rhode Island General Assembly has approved a state budget that includes a proposal to increase the fee…

News June 21
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MJ Freeway cannabis software system hits new glitch in Washington state; contract up for renewal

Marijuana business owners in Washington state continue to grapple with problems in the state-selected traceability program, with some…

News June 21
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