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In Uruguay’s marijuana experiment, the government is your pot dealer

In coming weeks, cannabis-seeking citizens in this small South American nation will be able to walk into a pharmacy and buy government-approved marijuana for the state-mandated price of $1.30 a gram. No questions asked. No doctor’s note required.

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Nevada’s rollicking marijuana rollout still going strong

Nevada marijuana shops stay busy after weekend debut. A Las Vegas police official says, “Everything went smooth as far as we can tell.”

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With DEA digging in its heels on “marijuana extracts,” legality of CBD oil on trial in federal courts

The outcome of a lawsuit pitting the hemp industry against the DEA could chart a new course for CBD — and a booming new agricultural sector.

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“Starbucks of marijuana” Denver chain heading to Telluride is ruffling existing pot business’ feathers

The “Wal-Mart of weed,” said the manager of one existing store. The “Starbucks of marijuana,” said another of the Denver-based chain. It has 10 stores, including Aspen, Breckenridge and Glenwood Springs.

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Workers’ comp insurance firm drops all 7 of Hawaii’s medical marijuana dispensaries over fear of feds

Hawaii’s largest workers’ compensation insurer is canceling insurance policies for seven medical marijuana dispensaries over fears of federal prosecution.

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Former acting AG Sally Yates: Sessions’ drug policy unjust, dangerous

Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates says Sessions is out of touch with broad bipartisan consensus regarding the harm of mandatory minimum drug sentences.

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How advocates are inspiring members of Congress to champion national CBD oil legalization

Cannabist Special Report: CBD, TBD || In Part 2 of this series, a look at multiple pieces of federal legislation that seek to legalize CBD oil and open research into the non-psychoactive cannabis compound touted for its medicinal promise.

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Nevada regulators have cunning plan to keep July 1 recreational marijuana sales on track

Nevada regulators reaffirmed Friday that they intend to issue licenses necessary for retailers to begin selling pot for recreational use on July 1, despite a court order that threatens to scuttle the plan.

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Missouri sues three big pharma companies for “campaign of fraud and deception”

Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley announced he was suing three pharmaceutical giants he claims are responsible for the state’s current opioid crisis.

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Mexico officially legalizes medical marijuana, but don’t expect a swift rollout

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto signed a decree this week legalizing medical marijuana. The measure also classified the psychoactive ingredient in the drug as “therapeutic.”

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