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South Dakota Medical Cannabis Advocates File Lawsuit to Make Ballot
Lisa Rough - Published on August 3, 2016read moreOrganizers of South Dakota bid to legalize medical marijuana are suing the Secretary of State’s office in an effort to put the issue to voters.
Illinois Medical Marijuana Sales Climb as Program Grows
The Associated Press - Published on August 3, 2016read moreOfficials posted new forms for doctors and patients in the state’s medical marijuana program and announced Wednesday that July retail sales reached a new high.
Legalization Opponents Raise $2 Million to Fight Ballot Measures
Ben Adlin - Published on August 3, 2016read moreMuch of the money is expected to be funneled to opponents of California’s Prop. 64, an adult-use measure that could be pivotal to the nation’s legalization movement.
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South Dakota Expected to Bring Felony Charges Against Cannabis Consultant
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 2, 2016read moreCannabis activists in South Dakota are expecting the state to announce felony charges against Eric Hagen, CEO of Denver-based Monarch America.
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Oregon Ruling: Cannacea Founder Created Fraud, Not Green Rush Consulting
Gage Peake - Published on August 2, 2016read moreA state inquiry has found a Portland dispensary founder liable for falsifying state licensing materials in order to woo investors.
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Former Head of Alaska Marijuana Board Booted by Governor
The Associated Press - Published on August 2, 2016read moreThe former chairman of the board tasked with regulating Alaska’s nascent cannabis industry has been removed by Gov. Bill Walker. It’s not clear why.
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New Jersey Gov. Christie to Decide PTSD Medical Marijuana Bill
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2016read moreRepublican Gov. Chris Christie will decide whether New Jersey residents with PTSD can be treated with medical marijuana after lawmakers approved a measure Monday.
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After 60 Years of Prohibition, Hemp in Greece is Making a Comeback
Enrico Fletzer - Published on August 1, 2016read moreSome in Greece see the country’s newly legal hemp industry as a driver for economic prosperity.
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Minnesota Opens Sales of Medical Marijuana for Pain
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2016read moreExpanding the list of qualifying conditions to include intractable pain marks a critical juncture in the year-old program, which is among the most restrictive in the country.
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Illinois Governor Signs Bill Reducing Cannabis Penalties
The Associated Press - Published on July 29, 2016read moreRepublican Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation Friday making cannabis possession in small amounts punishable by fines, but not jail time.
