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Massachusetts marijuana regulators sign off on industry draft rules

Massachusetts is a step closer to a legalized recreational marijuana industry. The Cannabis Control Commission has approved a wide-ranging…

News December 22
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Federal medical cannabis protections extended once more

The only federal law that protects medical marijuana businesses from U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Department of Justice…

News December 22
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Week in Review: Marijuana fund raises, more Maryland dispensaries & Alaska edibles maker shut down

Two ancillary marijuana companies announce huge fund raises, Maryland approves 12 more medical cannabis dispensaries, and Alaska regulators…

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MassRoots facing eviction from Denver office

Cannabis-focused social media platform MassRoots could be evicted from its Denver offices unless the company pays nearly $40,000 in…

News December 21
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Los Angeles health department will inspect cannabis businesses

Los Angeles health officials will inspect marijuana companies in the city, much as they do food-related businesses like restaurants.…

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Largest hemp farm in Maine getting even bigger

A Canadian company that specializes in indoor marijuana production is ramping up its move to grow hemp in…

News December 21
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Rhode Island seeing big increase in medical cannabis growers, patients

Both the number of hopeful medical cannabis cultivators and registered patients have shot up over the past year…

News December 21
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Sweet Leaf raids highlight need for clarity in Colorado’s marijuana enforcement regulations

The arrests of 13 budtenders at one of Colorado’s largest marijuana retail chains last week exposed a hole in the…

News December 21
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Snub by Washington state governor threatens hemp program

A budget proposal from Washington’s governor could spell doom for that state’s struggling hemp industry. State agriculture officials…

News December 20
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One of Michigan’s marijuana testing labs allowed to remain open

The only operating medical cannabis testing lab in southwest Michigan has received approval to continue operations while it…

News December 20
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