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‘Cleanup’ Bill Gets NJ Closer to Legalization and Decriminalization of Cannabis, with Some Changes to Consequences for Youth The state of Michigan has passed a law allowing veterinarians to consult with pet owners on using marijuana or hemp—including cannabidiol (CBD)—products for their animals. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed H.B. 5085 into law in late December

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U.S. Senate Approves Legislation to Expand Medical Cannabis Research, Missouri Judge Rejects Lawsuit Over State’s Cultivation License Cap: Week in Review Cannabis-infused beverages may only represent a small portion of the overall legal market in the U.S. and Canada now, but there are several reasons to believe that may change, and quickly. Several companies—from cannabis

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Cresco Labs Launches Eighth Cannabis Brand, Wonder Wellness Co. For the cannabis industry, Q3 2020 marked somewhat of a return to normalcy. Most multi-state operators (MSOs) saw an increase in both net and gross revenue, while also reigning in costs. And while a Democratic victory in November’s election is bringing some optimism to the field,

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Viola Expands Presence to Washington State Detroit officials plan to propose an ordinance that would allow adult-use cannabis sales in the city, according to the Detroit Free Press. Councilman James Tate and Mayor Mike Duggan will share details of the proposal at a press conference at 1 p.m. on Oct. 26, the news outlet reported.

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WYLLOW, Female Forward Cannabis Brand, Makes Bay Area Debut LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — PRESS RELEASE — WYLLOW, a new Los Angeles-based, female-owned cannabis brand, has announced its entry into the Bay Area by popular demand. Thanks to cannabis supplier STIIIZY, a limited release of WYLLOW’s exclusive new strain, “Gelato,” will be available

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Rubicon Organics Expands 2.0 Offering with PAX Labs Partnership LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — PRESS RELEASE — WYLLOW, a new Los Angeles-based, female-owned cannabis brand, has announced its entry into the Bay Area by popular demand. Thanks to cannabis supplier STIIIZY, a limited release of WYLLOW’s exclusive new strain, “Gelato,” will be available

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Need to Know: California’s Space Coyote Infuses Prerolls with Popular Extract Some people like flower, some people like extracts. Some people like to mix them for combined effects. The latter group makes up the audience that Scott Sundvor and Libby Cooper, the founders of Space Coyote, are trying to reach with their extract-infused prerolls. Space

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Maine Dishes Out First Six Adult-Use Cannabis Business Licenses September 8, 2020, Frederick, MD – PRESS RELEASE – A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of Viridis Laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for cannabis testing. Viridis, based in Lansing, Mich., is A2LA’s first cannabis testing laboratory accredited in the state of Michigan.  “Our company is incredibly proud

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Lancaster County Sheriff Challenges Nebraska Medical Cannabis Initiative in Court After a delayed grand opening due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan-based Nature’s Finest opened its Battle Creek dispensary in early June to serve the state’s medical and adult-use cannabis markets with a variety of products, as well as friendly and knowledgeable customer service from

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DEA Proposes New Hemp and CBD Regulations to Comply with 2018 Farm Bill While hemp is now federally legal, the inability to distinguish it from its illegal cousin marijuana—cannabis that has more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—has posed issues for both law enforcement and hemp industry participants. But a new field test kit may soon change

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