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Washington State Officials Vow to Step Up Pesticide Testing
The Associated Press - Published on September 15, 2016Read moreMore than two years after Washington state launched legal marijuana sales, it’s planning to test cannabis for banned pesticides more regularly.
A Brief Guide to Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Legislation
The Associated Press - Published on September 15, 2016Read moreThe Michigan House gave final approval to bills that would further regulate medical marijuana nearly eight years after it was first authorized by voters.
Bush Cousin and Bobby Orr Give Big in Mass. Legalization Fight
Gage Peake - Published on September 15, 2016Read moreFormer President George W. Bush’s cousin Jonthan along with NHL Hall-of-Fame member Bobby Orr have donated money to the Massachusetts legalization battle.
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State of the Leaf: Are Dispensaries (Finally) Coming to Michigan?
Lisa Rough - Published on September 15, 2016Read moreCanadian banks pull plug on medical marijuana clients, New Jersey OKs cannabis for PTSD, and U.K. report says ignoring medical benefits is “irrational.”
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Medical Cannabis Could be Donald Trump’s Best Bet
Chloe Sommers - Published on September 15, 2016Read moreA leaked memo from the Harmonious Code Council urges Trump to embrace legal MMJ to win votes.
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NJ Gov. Christie Signs PTSD Law, Finally
Gage Peake - Published on September 14, 2016Read moreYou can now qualify for MMJ in New Jersey if you have PTSD after Gov. Christie signed the bill Wednesday.
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Thanks, Sean Parker: Calif. Prop 64 Outraising Opponents 60-to-1
Gage Peake - Published on September 14, 2016Read moreLegalization advocates have raised $11.7 million. Opponents–mostly law enforcement groups–trail with $229,000.
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In Break With Past Policy, Dutch Mayor Allows Cannabis Patients to Grow at Home
Derrick Bergman - Published on September 13, 2016Read moreThe move is aimed at protecting patients with small-scale home grows, who currently face the threat of eviction and seizure of their plants.
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Alaska: Home to Rugged Reality Shows, Adventure Sports, and…Legal Cannabis?
Nicolle Callier - Published on September 13, 2016Read moreAlaska will be a pioneer in the cannabis industry, becoming the first state in the U.S. to allow onsite consumption of cannabis at licensed cannabis shops.
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Spanish Group Forms to Strengthen Women’s Voice in Cannabis Industry
Kenzi Riboulet Zemouli - Published on September 12, 2016Read moreAs the cannabis community evolves, finding a way to strengthen the voice of women has been a challenge. A new professional network hopes to fix that.
