While the votes continue to be tallied in the Presidential election, one thing is certain – it was a BIG night for cannabis in America with five new states approving ballot measures to allow for legalized marijuana. With these new laws, nearly 110 million Americans (or over 1/3 of the country) will now live in a state where marijuana is
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The Week in Weed: June 28, 2019
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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
Our first big story is legalization in Illinois. The law takes effect on January 1, 2020. That makes 11 states and the District of Columbia that have legalized recreational cannabis.
If you’re wondering why Illinois has succeeded where New York…
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The Week in Weed: June 1, 2018
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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
We’re about six weeks away from the legalization of marijuana in Canada, but Canadian marijuana stocks are already on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Marijuana Stocks: Cannabis Pure Play Canopy Growth Sees NYSE Debut Tomorrow
(Investor’s Business Daily: Business, 24 May
The Week in Weed: May 18, 2018
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Welcome back to The Weed in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
In what’s become a regular feature, we have more politicians who are coming out in favor of legalized marijuana, or at least, backing away from their previous opposition.
- Kamala Harris backs Booker bill to legalize marijuana
(The Hill: Regulation, 10
The Week in Weed: April 6, 2018
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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
- Marijuana-friendly states want meeting with Sessions
(Albany Democrat Herald: Oregon & Northwest News, 30 March 2018)
California, Oregon and other marijuana-friendly states are seeking a meeting with U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in hopes of resolving the conflict between federal and…
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The Week in Weed: February 9, 2018
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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
One of the problems with a new industry is coordinating supply and demand. Maybe Oregon and California could work together to solve both their problems.
- U.S. prosecutor: Oregon has big marijuana overproduction problem
(Marijuana Business Daily: News, 5 February 2018)
Oregon’s…
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The Week in Weed: November 17, 2017
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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
- Arizona’s medical cannabis card fees face court test
(Marijuana Business Daily: News, 15 November 2017)
An Arizona attorney has filed a lawsuit asking the state’s Court of Appeals to decide whether the $150 patient card fee is legal, a move that…
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The Week in Weed: March 3, 2017
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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
- Arkansas to permit medical cannabis deliveries
(Marijuana Business Daily: News, 1 March 2017)
The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board gave approval for state-licensed dispensaries to deliver medical marijuana to patients and caregivers once the state’s MMJ program has launched.
The Week in Weed: December 30, 2016
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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
- Medical Marijuana Reclassified Under International Law?
(High Times: News, 28 December 2016)
Medical marijuana could receive a much-needed reclassification under international law before 2018.
- Marijuana retail shops could be delayed till 2018 by Legislature
(BizJournals: Boston Business Journal, 28 December 2016)
The Week in Weed: December 23, 2016
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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
- Pa. aims to start medical marijuana sales in 2018
(Philadelphia Inquirer: All News, 21 December 2016)
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania officials said Wednesday that they will begin accepting applications early next year for medical marijuana growers and dispensaries, with a target date…
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