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Former Task Force Leader Says Legalization is a Success, but Has Some Concerns

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With the black market being less prolific and supply shortages on their way to becoming history, McLellan is happy, aside from a few warning signs – especially (but not exclusively) around vaping. A lot has changed in the last year, which involved a mix of positive and negative events. Where Legalization Stands. . The Vape Crisis. .

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USDA Announces Details of Insurance Programs for USA Hemp Producers

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Hemp offers new economic opportunities for our farmers, and they are anxious for a way to protect their product in the event of a natural disaster,” said Farm Production and Conservation Undersecretary Bill Northey. Producers may apply now, and the deadline to sign up for both programs is March 16, 2020. “We

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Grizzly Reports Says “Trulieve Cannabis Corp: Why we believe the Company is a Fraud”

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Our Wall St contact tells us this report is a big topic of discussion on the street today. Published by Siegfried Eggert of Geoinvesting the report alleges a list of wrongdoings so egregious that it’s impossible to know where to start. CEO Kim Rivers and companies affiliated with her are mentioned in FBI subpoenas.

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New Jersey Finally Legalized Cannabis. What’s Next for Equity in the State’s Industry?

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When she worked in the fields of natural products and dietary supplements, policy attorney Amber Littlejohn started doing some work in the hemp and CBD space. And not only for that reason, the career change to serve as senior policy adviser for the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) in some ways placed her in a comparable atmosphere.

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North Dakota House Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

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When she worked in the fields of natural products and dietary supplements, policy attorney Amber Littlejohn started doing some work in the hemp and CBD space. And not only for that reason, the career change to serve as senior policy adviser for the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) in some ways placed her in a comparable atmosphere.

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Grown Rogue Appoints Tom Fortner As Chief Operating Officer

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He oversaw sales growth from $117MM to $132MM and profit expansion from $21MM to $24MM. I believe my history and skills meld well with where the company is and wants go in the future.”. of cultivation infrastructure. His many years of industry experience and commitment to excellence will be great assets to Grown Rogue.

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Cannacurio Podcast Episode 31 with Lewis Koski of Metrc

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In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss speak with Lews Koski, Chief Operating Officer of Metrc , a leading seed-to-sale track-and-trace technology company for the cannabis and hemp industries. Press the Play button below to watch and listen to the podcast. ?