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Federal Cannabis Registration: What the 60-Day Window Means for Latino Operators
The clock is officially ticking. As of April 22, 2026, a 60 day expedited window has opened for state licensed medical marijuana operators to secure federal...
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Susie Plascencia Appointed as Co-Executive Director of the National Hispanic Cannabis Council
WASHINGTON Feb. 9, 2026 PRLog The National Hispanic Cannabis Council (NHCC), dedicated to advancing Hispanic participation in the legal cannabis industry through...
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Florida's Legalization Campaign Breaks Fundraising Record for Marijuana Ballot Measures
Florida is making its fifth attempt to legalize recreational marijuana with a ballot initiative, attracting more financial support than any previous effort. If...
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GOP Congressional Panel Moves To Block Marijuana Rescheduling While Amending Medical Cannabis Rider With Penalties For Sales Near Schools
A GOP controlled congressional committee has unveiled a key spending bill that contains a provision to block marijuana rescheduling, while also amending a...
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Medical marijuana legalization passes North Carolina Senate for 3rd year in row
The North Carolina Senate on Monday night passed a bill legalizing medical marijuana for the third consecutive year. However, according to Raleigh TV station...
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Pennsylvania lawmakers draft bipartisan marijuana legalization bill
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. — State Representatives Aaron Kaufer (R) of the 120th District and Emily Kinkead (D) of the 20th District met Monday along with other...
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Nine In 10 Americans Back Marijuana Legalization: What It Means For The Future Of Cannabis
Public support for marijuana legalization in the United States has rapidly increased over recent years. Despite federal laws prohibiting its use, nearly three...
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Minnesota Marijuana Officials Post Resources On ‘Early Mover Advantage’ For Equity Businesses
“We feel very strongly about the harm repair that is embedded in Minnesota’s cannabis law… Too many communities…have been harmed by the war on drugs.” By Peter...
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Marijuana is legal in Minnesota, but legal experts urge caution for immigrants
As Minnesota legalizes cannabis, immigration experts remind noncitizens that the substance is federally controlled and Minnesotans without citizenship or...
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Are big changes up ahead for the marijuana industry?
Currently, marijuana is listed in the U.S. under Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act, the classification meant for the most dangerous substances. Is the...
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Connecticut Cannabis Advocate Says Social Equity Largely a Failure
Advocate: "That's corrupting the entire spirit of the social equity approach." Although the Connecticut recreational marijuana industry just launched in January,...
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Bipartisan Statehouse bill would legalize marijuana in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohioans 21 and older would be able to cultivate, purchase and possess marijuana if a bipartisan bill passes in the Ohio Statehouse. State Reps....
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Regulators And Advocates Discuss Next Steps For Marijuana Interstate Commerce
A top California marijuana official says that the U.S. already has an established interstate cannabis market. It’s just been unregulated, forcing cultivators to...
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Key negotiators expected to soon wrap up deal to legalize marijuana in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Lawmakers working out a deal to legalize cannabis for adults 21 and older expect to wrap up their work Tuesday, striking agreement on key...
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There’s big money in Missouri pot. Legal weed is the state’s newest $1B industry
Legal marijuana in Missouri has quickly become a billion dollar business. The Division of Cannabis Regulation says total pot sales surpassed the threshold May 3,...
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Ju June 27th from 6 to 8 PM NHCC Launches New Chapter in Illinois Join us to learn about NHCC, network with cannabis industry colleagues and find out how to get...
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CPC Urges Biden To Expedite Marijuana Scheduling Review And Push For Federal Guidance
The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is calling on President Joe Biden to direct federal agencies to “expedite” an active marijuana scheduling review and...
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Maryland lawmakers settle final details for recreational cannabis sales starting this summer
Riding the legislative momentum of a voter driven mandate, the 2023 Maryland General Assembly arrived Saturday at a policy destination the state has been inching...
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NBA Will No Longer Penalize Marijuana Use
The NBA will allow players to use marijuana after reaching a new labor agreement with the players’ union, according to The Athletic, following similar moves at...
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2022 Cannabis Year-in-Review
2022 has been a rollercoaster of a year for the cannabis industry. On the upside, several states have passed legislation to either permit adult use or permit a...
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The SAFE Banking Act's Potential Impact On The Marijuana Industry
The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, a proposed legislation aimed at allowing banks to do business with companies operating legally within states...