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Charities Reluctant to Accept Donations From Cannabis Companies

Organa Brands wanted to give back to the community, but charities just said no.

Lawsuit to Halt Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Program Could Negatively Impact Patients

Keystone ReLeaf is one of at least 140 failed applicants who have filed appeals challenging the state’s awarded licenses.

California's Yolo County Partners with SICPA for Cannabis Control Solutions

The SICPATRACE solution allows county officials, producers and distributors to bring greater transparency to the cannabis supply chain and build a local brand.

Supporters of Regulating Marijuana for Adult Use Will Hold News Conference

Current and former state and municipal leaders will join the Connecticut Coalition to Regulate Marijuana to express support for making marijuana legal and taxing it.

The Marijuana Show, Available on Amazon Prime, Searches for Next Marijuana Millionaire in Los Angeles

The first-ever reality show about investing in the cannabis industry is coming to the Cannabis World Conference & Business Expo.

New Report Shows Marijuana Market Could Hit $18 Billion by 2021, Even if Trump Challenges Industry

Analyst Matt Karnes believes that California will account for 40% of the market and that additional states will continue to come online.

Marijuana Legalization Advocates Hold DC Conference and Lobby Day

The nation’s oldest and largest pro-marijuana organization gathers in Washington, DC to demand federal law reforms.

Vermont Governor Creates Commission to Study Legal Marijuana

The commission will hold its first meeting on or by Oct. 1 and is expected to give the governor a report early next year containing its recommendations.

Iowa Attorney General Tells Agency to Halt Part of State's Medical Marijuana Law

The Iowa Attorney General's office has advised the Iowa Department of Public Health to halt implementation of a small section in the state's new medical marijuana law amid legal concerns it could invite scrutiny from the federal government.

New Zealand Doctors Now Able to Prescribe Medicinal Cannabis

Nelson lawyer and medicinal cannabis advocate Sue Grey said lifting the restriction was unlikely to offer patients any real change to their treatment options, but was a good step forward.

LA Leader Wants Affirmative Action Plan for Marijuana Business Licenses

City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson is proposing that Los Angeles institutes affirmative action for those hoping to win cannabis business licenses.

Natural State Agronomics Applies for Medical Marijuana Cultivation License in Arkansas

The company's product line will consist of medical products that range from infused water to hundreds of edible varieties.

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