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Texas Medical Cannabis Group Asks Governor to Expand Dispensary Licenses

The Medical Cannabis Association of Texas has called on Gov. Greg Abbott to expand the number of dispensary licenses in the state.

Oregon's Governor, State Police Chief Defend State's Marijuana Industry

Gov. Kate Brown told Sessions in her letter that Oregon's medical and recreational marijuana industry has raised over $60.2 million in revenue and created over 16,000 jobs.

Michigan Medical Marijuana Board Member Proposes Shut Down of Existing Dispensaries

Before the state begins issuing licenses next year, cities, townships and villages have to decide whether they want medical marijuana businesses in their communities.

James E. Wagner Cultivation Joins Cannabis Canada Association

With the addition of JWC, Cannabis Canada continues to grow as an organization of companies licensed to cultivate and sell medical cannabis.

Denver to Start Licensing Nation's First Legal Marijuana Clubs

The city plans to start accepting applications by the end of the month, but Denver's would-be "social use" clubs have faced one delay after another.

West Virginia's First Cannabis Store Opens

The first store selling medical cannabis is opened in Kanawha County.

Uruguay's New Medical Marijuana Industry Abandoned by Banks

Some pharmacies have warned they will have to stop selling marijuana because of the banking restrictions.

Appeal Prevents Nevada From Issuing Recreational Marijuana Distribution Licenses to Non-Liquor Wholesalers

The Tax Commission is scheduled to hear the appeal on Aug. 29.

Some Florida Cities Ban Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Despite Voter Approval

At least six South Florida cities have banned, or plan to ban, the dispensaries where legal marijuana can be procured.

Connecticut Board Votes to Add Ailments to Medical Marijuana Program

The board voted to add “intractable headache syndrome” and “neuropathic facial pain” to the list of new conditions pending approval by the legislature.

Michigan Board of Canvassers Gives Go Ahead to Recreational Cannabis Legalization Petition

The proposal from Abrogate Prohibition Michigan of Midland would nullify all laws prohibiting or regulating the use of marijuana and impose no fines, taxes or penalties on its use.

Nevada Judge Denies Industry Injunction Request

A district judge denied a preliminary injunction sought by liquor distributors to stop the Nevada Tax Department from letting marijuana licensees get into the business of transporting pot from growers to retailers.

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