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social justice
Cannabis Legalization and the Quest for Social and Economic Justice
Decades of gross racial disparities in marijuana arrests is now giving way to equally gross racial disparities in who profits from the legal marijuana trade.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Declares Full Legalization Is a Priority for 2019
Cuomo, long a marijuana opponent, said the facts about marijuana "have changed."
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11 Facts Cannabis Entrepreneurs Should Know About the Black Market
The marijuana black market has been huge for decades and is still far larger the legal market.
CBD
The Coming International CBD Boom and How it Will Disrupt the Marijuana Business
By legalizing hemp, the Farm Bill sets the stage for a national and international trade in CBD that will dwarf the market for THC products limited to individual states.
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States Are Starting to Certify Organic Cannabis Because the Feds Won't
That organic produce you pay a premium for is certified under a federal program that excludes marijuana, even when grown legally under state law.
hemp
Hemp Legalization Clears House, Off to President for Final Approval
Trump has signaled he will sign the landmark Farm Bill, allowing hemp to be grown legally in all 50 states.
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State of the Marijuana Union 2018
From coast to coast, marijuana is now legal medically, recreationally, or both in 33 states, plus D.C., and counting.
social justice
Challenges and Controversy Swirl Around Marijuana Social Equity Programs in California
Well-intentioned programs to help communities hard hit by decades of zealous policing are underfunded and, so far, ineffective.
hemp
Hemp Clears Legislative Hurdle and Is Poised to Be Legalized
Hemp was a major commodity product for centuries. Now, after decades of prohibition, it looks like it will be again.
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New Jersey Takes a Big, and Long Awaited, Step Toward Full Legalization
There are few active opponents but many key legalization advocates see shortcomings in the legislation.
Facebook
Facebook Now Allows Marijuana Businesses to Appear in Searches
Facebook's zeal for banning marijuana often made it impossible to find even regulatory agencies and advocacy groups.
Medical Marijuana
A Doctor in the House Is a Powerful Way to Make Your Cannabis Startup Stand Out
Adding a medical expert to your team gives your company credibility and potential dollars.
Cannabis
State Regulators Consider Better Ways to Determine Who Controls Cannabis Business
More flexibility is needed when assessing whether leases and lending and brand licensing agreements create a controlling interest
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Marijuana in Maine: Slow Motion Crawl Toward Adult-Use Sales
An obstructionist governor has drastically slowed the already complicated process of creating a regulatory structure from scratch.
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Adults In Massachusetts Can Legally Buy Marijuana Starting Today
It's been a long wait but Massachusetts is now the first eastern state to allow recreational sales.
