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California Seeks Control of Unruly Medical Cannabis Industry
The Associated Press - Published on April 28, 2017read moreState regulators released draft regulations Friday intended to impose order on the loosely organized marketplace created over two decades ago.
Georgia Lawmaker Deals Cannabis Oil in Shadows of the Law
The Associated Press - Published on April 28, 2017read moreA conservative Christian lawmaker is shepherding cannabis oil to sick people who are allowed to use marijuana, but have no legal way of obtaining it.
Maryland Governor Orders Diversity Study of Medical Cannabis Industry
The Associated Press - Published on April 27, 2017read moreMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday ordered a study of the state’s developing medical cannabis industry to ensure opportunities for minority participation.
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Trump, the Business, Is Hosting a Cannabis Real Estate Seminar
Gage Peake - Published on April 27, 2017read moreThe New York Real Estate Journal will host its first cannabis-focused summit. Here’s the funny part: It’s being held at Trump SoHo.
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State of the Leaf: Sacramento Sees 500% Drop in Cannabis Arrests
Jay Lassiter - Published on April 26, 2017read moreState of the Leaf is Leafly’s weekly roundup of legalization news from around the nation and the world.
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Pennsylvania MMJ Licensing Draws Hundreds of Applicants
The Associated Press - Published on April 26, 2017read morePennsylvania’s medical marijuana program remains on schedule after hundreds of applications poured in from those who want to grow, process and dispense it.
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The Fate of Victoria’s First Legal Cannabis Crop
Joe Wilson - Published on April 25, 2017read moreVictoria, Australia’s first state to legalize medical cannabis, harvested its first crop last year. Here’s where it’s headed.
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Montana Medical Marijuana Regulations a Vote Away From Governor’s Desk
The Associated Press - Published on April 25, 2017read moreMontana lawmakers were a vote away Monday from sending the governor a bill that creates licenses, fees and regulations for medical marijuana distributors.
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Cannabis Legalization Looms Large in NJ Governor Race
The Associated Press - Published on April 24, 2017read moreNew Jersey’s Legislature plans to move forward with legislation, and lawmakers hope Gov. Chris Christie’s successor will sign it.
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Four Advocates Arrested at US Capitol ‘Smoke-in’
Gage Peake - Published on April 24, 2017read moreThe four face possession charges after participating in a demonstration to protest federal cannabis prohibition as well as eight
arrests in DC on 4/20.









