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Massachusetts Farmland Unlocked For Cannabis Cultivation

The 2016 election helped pave the way.

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New marijuana facility breaks ground at former Hudson Valley prison

Several states voted to legalize marijuana this past Election Day but the pot business still has a gripe -- regulations.

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Recreational cannabis industry sparks struggle for water rights in parched New Mexico

Several states voted to legalize marijuana this past Election Day but the pot business still has a gripe -- regulations.

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What happens if you try to sneak edibles onto a plane?

Emphasizing the need to honor California’s farmers and their unique challenges, The California Way advertising blitz is supplemented by digital ad placements on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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They smell opportunity in Texas marijuana 'green rush' – Cannabis News

If other products can be rebranded, why not marijuana? After all, it's an industry that's expected to reach $44 billion in sales by 2020.

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5 Marijuana Hacks To Make The Most Of Your Experience

Vireo Health of New York is battling Google because it blocked their digital advertising for marijuana-based drugs.

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What production of medical cannabis means for the Rwandan economy

An anti-legalization advocate urges followers to 'report' more pages.

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Study finds weekly cannabis use has minimal impairment on physical health

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Three of New Jersey's five medical marijuana dispensaries have had their business pages shutdown by Facebook, cutting off what advocates call an integral place for customers to learn about which plant strains best treat their illness and where to find discounts.

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Should Reno allow marijuana consumption lounges? City council begins debate

The players are investing in sharp packaging, refined logos, retail design and the talent to build on their progress.

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Emerging From Shadows, Pot Industry Tries to Build Brands – Marijuana News

Leafs by Snoop packaging. Image: Pentagram

DENVER (AP) -- Snoop Dogg has his own line of marijuana. So does Willie Nelson. Melissa Etheridge has a marijuana-infused wine. As the fast-growing marijuana industry emerges from the black market and starts looking like a mainstream industry, there's a scramble to brand and trademark pot products.

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Michigan Man, Michael Thompson, Seeks Parole After Decades In Prison For Nonviolent Pot Offense

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Newspapers in half the states are breaking the law if they mail publications containing ads for marijuana products — even though the states have legalized pot, the U.S. Postal Service said last week.

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Oxford approves Medical Cannabis dispensaries

A billboard for legal marijuana in Oregon, Dec. 4, 2015. Image:KOIN

Their only advertising guidelines now are dictated by the Oregon Health Authority

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — When Attis Trading Company advertises their marijuana shops on billboards around Portland, they follow a few basic rules.

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Family says moving from Tenn. to Colo. for medical marijuana saved daughter’s life – Cannabis News

A billboard for legal marijuana in Oregon, Dec. 4, 2015. Image:KOIN

Their only advertising guidelines now are dictated by the Oregon Health Authority

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — When Attis Trading Company advertises their marijuana shops on billboards around Portland, they follow a few basic rules.

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How To Buy Legal Weed Online

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The U.S. Postal Service has warned newspapers that it is a felony to mail material that includes marijuana advertising.

The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association forwarded the recent federal advisory to its 100 or so members this week.

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Maine clarifies new limits on Medical Marijuana providers

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – Show-Me Cannabis, the group pushing for legalization of pot, hopes an online commercial campaign will drum up support for medical marijuana.

The goal is to get a medicinal marijuana measure on the November 2016 ballot.

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Recreational marijuana back on ballot in Yellowstone County

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – Show-Me Cannabis, the group pushing for legalization of pot, hopes an online commercial campaign will drum up support for medical marijuana.

The goal is to get a medicinal marijuana measure on the November 2016 ballot.

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North American weed firms see lockdown boost - Cannabis News

Pete Biggam, left, and Danny Keith have big plans for Cannabis Club TV, or CCTV. Image: Brad Kava via Los Angeles Times
 
Step aside, Comedy Central. Beat it, MTV. Eat your heart out, Food Channel.
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Mexico Supreme Court says ban on recreational marijuana unconstitutional - Cannabis News

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Spot will be aired late Monday during ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on ABC Denver affiliate.
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Medical marijuana bills win final approval from Michigan Legislature – Cannabis News

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It almost was, until it wasn’t: The first recreational marijuana TV ad ever got pulled from its slotted schedule last night amid legal concerns.
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Fly with Cannabis – Which Countries Let You Do It

Some Colorado dispensaries pay for the cleanup of litter along sections of the roadways. In return, they get their signs put up and advertise their name.  Photo: KWGN
 
DENVER — Colorado’s booming marijuana industry is getting around a ban on some advertising by sponsoring some sections of Colorado highways with new signs.
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