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California pot growers now eligible for energy discounts offered to other farmers – Cannabis News

In a decision that illustrates how just how far marijuana has moved into the mainstream, California’s largest public utility said it would now offer pot growers the same discounts on energy that it provides other farmers.

Louisiana: Search underway at Southern, LSU for private marijuana producer – Cannabis News

Southern University, one of two licensed medical marijuana growers in Louisiana, held a town hall last night and announced a timeline for seeking out a private partner to grow and produce marijuana into chewables, oils, pills or powders.

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In-depth: A look inside a Berkeley marijuana manufacturing company’s lab – Cannabis News

KRON4’s Maureen Kelly got an inside look at a lab in Berkeley that is believed to be the first permitted marijuana manufacturing company in California.

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Gummies And Mints Are Hits In The Edible Marijuana Market – Cannabis News

Since edibles don't produce any smoke or smell, they are quickly being adopted by people who prefer discretion.

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Colorado’s first drive-through pot shop will be in Parachute – Cannabis News

In just a few months, Parachute will be home to Colorado’s first drive-through marijuana shop.

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Willie Nelson products kick off 'mature' marijuana market in Las Vegas – Cannabis News

LAS VEGAS (KSNV News3LV) — Country music legend and marijuana advocate Willie Nelson launched a new line of marijuana products in Las Vegas this week.

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This Ex-Banker Wants to Swap Your Chamomile for Cannabis – Cannabis News

Marketers want to transform the image of marijuana so that it competes with scores of products already in liquor stores, markets and pharmacies.

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Marijuana and gender equity: Why cannabis industry is a magnet for women executives – Cannabis News

The new and flourishing business of cannabis is drawing large numbers of women execs. Why does marijuana draw a higher percentage of women than many other industries?

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Branding the bud: Marijuana companies want California to issue trademarks for pot – Cannabis News

Marijuana distributors are already lining up to pick brand names for their buds once sales become legal in 2018.

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Cannabis-based Booze to be ‘Biggest Disruptor Ever’ – Cannabis News

As marijuana increasingly gets the legalization green light, what does it mean for spirits?


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