Washington state’s new Marijuana Odor Task Force to tackle issue confronting broader MJ industry
Washington state regulators are believed to be among the first in the nation to take a closer look at an issue that […]
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Mississippi heads for potentially close November vote on medical cannabis legalization
A business-friendly medical marijuana initiative with no license caps in the Deep South state of Mississippi faces a high hurdle in November, […]
Probe clears Maryland medical cannabis licensing of bias
An inquiry into Maryland’s 2019 medical marijuana licensing process found “no evidence of bias or undue influence,” according to a 40-page investigative […]
Groups push to delay lottery for Illinois cannabis retail licenses
As often happens after winners of state cannabis licenses are announced, losing applicants for retail licenses in Illinois are going to court […]
Nevada judge rules cannabis licensing process can proceed
A Nevada judge ruled the state’s marijuana licensing process can resume, with some new retail marijuana stores allowed to open. The decision, […]
Pennsylvania GOP leader tosses cold water on marijuana legalization plan
One of Pennsylvania’s top-ranking Republicans said lawmakers likely won’t legalize recreational marijuana this fall, despite Gov. Tom Wolf’s pleas. “Like with any […]
Week in Review: US House sets marijuana legalization vote, new Massachusetts rules, MedMen woes & more
The MORE Act, which would deschedule cannabis and thereby legalize it federally in the U.S., is scheduled to be considered by the […]
California city rejects MedMen application for cannabis store license
Troubled multistate marijuana operator MedMen Enterprises was rejected for a conditional-use permit needed to open a planned retail outlet in Pasadena, California […]
Massachusetts leads in giving social equity applicants exclusive access to cannabis delivery licenses
The pathway that Massachusetts regulators developed for minority cannabis business owners allows them to own delivery businesses and protects those licenses for […]
US House to take up cannabis descheduling bill week of Sept. 21
The MORE Act, a bill that would deschedule marijuana and thereby legalize it federally – with massive business implications – is scheduled […]