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Attorney General Jeff Sessions Resigns, Voters Approve Adult-Use and MMJ Initiatives in Midterm Election: Week in Review

Sessions’ chief of staff, Matthew Whitaker, will serve as acting attorney general.

California Regulators Target White Labeling Contracts in Proposed Rule

Under the proposal, licensed cannabis business would not be allowed to engage in contracts with unlicensed businesses.

Colorado Removes Definition of Industrial Hemp From State Constitution

Voters passed Amendment X in the Nov. 6 election in preparation for possible federal changes regarding hemp regulation.

Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Likely Days Away After Regulators OK Labs

Two labs — CDX Analytics in Salem and MCR Labs in Framingham — were issued “commence full operations” notices.

In California: Arvin Voters OK Cannabis Measure, But Bakersfield and Kern Voters Say ‘No’

Kern County supervisors previously banned all commercial cannabis activity.

Mexico Introduces Bill to Legalize Medical and Recreational Cannabis Use

It is a controversial proposal in a country fighting a drug war.

Thailand Marijuana Bill Shortened to Allow Quicker Legislation

With only 17 articles, cannabis may become legal next month.

Michigan's Medical Marijuana Licensing Mess Isn't Over Yet

State regulators will appear in court Nov. 9 to show cause justifying the shutdown of currently open marijuana businesses before Dec. 15.

Utah Legalizes Medical Marijuana

Voters approved Prop. 2 in the Nov. 6 midterm election ahead of a proposed special legislative session to address specific medical marijuana rules and regulations.

Missouri Legalizes Medical Marijuana With Passage of Amendment 2

Voters passed one of the state’s three medical marijuana ballot initiatives in the Nov. 6 midterm election, making Missouri the 31st state to approve a medical marijuana law.

Marijuana Stocks Rally After Michigan Votes to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

Shares of major Canada-based cannabis companies rallied in pre-market trading Wednesday.

Wisconsin Voters Say Cannabis Should Be Legal for Medical, Recreational Use

In each case, voters favored legalizing medical marijuana by margins of two to one, or better.

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