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As Always, Barney is...Frank - Feels MJ Will Go Same Path as Gay Marriage

Barney Frank

Noelle Skodzinski

September 19, 2014

Publisher's Note: Nice to see an article that puts the subtle rise of libertarianism into the arms of the MJ debate. (photo courtesy of the Washington Blade)

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Closing the Hemp Loophole Does Not Mean Your Business Has to Close (Opinion)

Potential changes to the 2018 Farm Bill’s definition of hemp, if enacted, mean businesses will have one year to adapt their operations.

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As the cannabis industry matures, the integration of targeted workforce and business development training will be essential.

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The Race to Nowhere: How Chasing Potency Undermines Cannabis Quality (Opinion)

The current THC labeling system is misleading, and consumers deserve more accurate, meaningful information.

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The fact that legal cannabis in Germany is more affordable than the illegal market is revolutionary for the global cannabis industry to date.

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Mitch Meyers on How to 'Manage the Chaos' in Cannabis

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The hazards associated with cannabis production are well-documented, and it's time for the industry to step up and prioritize the health and safety of its employees.

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Federal Government Continues to Withhold Key Cannabis Scheduling Recommendation Letter Despite FOIA Requests, Lawsuit

After nearly three months and multiple Freedom of Information Act requests, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services still has not publicly confirmed that it recommended cannabis be reclassified as a Schedule III controlled substance. One attorney who filed a lawsuit to obtain the letter calls the situation "asinine" and "profoundly disappointing."

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In Vienna, a U.S. state department legal adviser champions member-state discretion over domestic drug policy, potentially removing the obstacle the Single Convention drug treaty could pose to cannabis reform.

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