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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.

US Senate Majority Leader Says Full Senate Will Vote “Very Soon” on Marijuana Banking Act

Shortly after the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs passed the SAFER Banking Act (S.2860), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to give …

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United States Senate Committee Passes Marijuana Banking Bill

A key Senate committee has given approval to groundbreaking legislation that would explicitly allow banks and financial services to work with marijuana businesses that are …

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New Jersey: Marijuana Job Fair Being Held October 11 By Union County Commissioners

The 2023 Cannabis Job Fair will take place in Union County, New Jersey on Wednesday, October 11. The fair, taking place at 40 West Jersey …

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North Carolina Governor Likely to Sign Kratom and Hemp Bill Into Law

A North Carolina bill that would regulate the sale of kratom and products made from hemp is likely to become law this year. A spokesperson …

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US Senate Committee to Vote Tomorrow on Marijuana Banking Bill

Tomorrow, September 27, the US Senate Banking Committee will vote on a groundbreaking piece of legislation that will allow marijuana businesses that are legal under …

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Alaska: Starting October 8 Marijuana Businesses Can Advertise, Give Free Samples

A law allowing marijuana retail outlets in Alaska to give free samples and advertise their business goes into effect soon. Signed into law by Lt. …

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Report: Marijuana Cultivation and Processing Market to Grow from $32 Billion Now, to $95 Billion in 2030

According to a new report conducted by RationalStat, the global market for growing and processing marijuana is around $32 billion. The report estimates that the …

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President Biden Says No One Should Be In Prison for Marijuana Possession or Use

At a recent event President Biden emphasized the actions he has taken towards reforming our marijuana laws while working to help remedy some of the …

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National Conference Of State Legislatures Endorses Federal Marijuana Banking Bill

The CEO of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch …

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Michigan: Starting October 1 Potential Government Employees Will No Longer Be Tested for Marijuana

Starting October 1 Michigan will no longer test potential government employees for marijuana. The Michigan government employs nearly 50,000 people, and roughly two-thirds of these …

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