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California green lights surety bond program for state’s cannabis industry

California has approved its first insurer to provide surety bonds for marijuana businesses in the state. According to the…

News February 26
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Pennsylvania misses hemp target, but expansion still coming

Response to Pennsylvania’s plan to expand hemp production has been lower than state officials anticipated. The state set…

News February 23
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Viridian: Investment money pouring into cannabis industry

Investors pumped $1.23 billion into the legal marijuana industry during the first five weeks of 2018, nearly matching…

News February 23
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Week in Review: White House versus hemp, CA crackdown & Massachusetts’ MMJ shortfall worries

The Trump administration opposes nationwide hemp production, California takes action against unlicensed marijuana businesses, and Massachusetts fears a…

News February 23
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Settlement allows Colorado cannabis retail chain to open three MMJ shops in Florida

The Green Solution, one of Colorado’s largest retail marijuana chains, has received the OK to open three medical marijuana…

News February 23
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West Virginia may allow smokable medical cannabis

West Virginia’s medical marijuana board will recommend that state lawmakers allow patients who meet certain requirements to buy…

News February 23
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Cannabis credit union accuser faces own lawsuit as questions swirl over company’s banking efforts

The legal and financial uncertainties overhanging a Colorado credit union that serves cannabis businesses have an added wild…

News February 22
Minnesota hemp

Hemp State Highlight: Minnesota embraces revived hemp crop, but profits elusive

Ever wondered why the U.S. hemp harvest is so tiny despite the crop’s adaptability and market potential? Minnesota…

News February 22
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First Louisiana medical cannabis pharmacy targets September opening

The first medical cannabis sale in Louisiana could take place by the end of summer.

News February 22
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Trump administration cautions against hemp expansion

The Trump administration doesn’t want to see hemp expanded nationwide in the next Farm Bill because of concerns…

News February 21
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