Michigan Wants Cannabis Taxes Over Higher Sales Tax and Mississippi Tries to

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Michigan Wants Cannabis Taxes Over Higher Sales Tax and Mississippi Tries to
Technically, cannabis has already been decriminalized in Alaska for private, personal use for years. The language of the new bill provides a legal defense in court for those who may prosecuted for possession, but also creates penalties for minors, as …
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'High There' : Dating app for cannabis users
Despite the medicinal usage of cannabis being legal in 23 states as of 2015, the stigma and taboo associated with its use is still alive and well. But thanks to a new Tinder-style dating app, you can find others who share your hobby with the simple …
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Berkeley Tells African-American Cannabis Collective to Shut Down
But the decision, which came almost four years after Berkeley officials first told its co-founder, Chris Smith, that his cannabis collective was operating illegally, may not be the last word on the operation. Lee Hepner, Smith's attorney, said before …
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Cumbrian woman hid cannabis in loft for drug dealer
They conducted a search of the premises, and quickly found evidence that linked her to the cannabis trade – including clear plastic snap bags, digital scales in the kitchen, and two pieces of paper which appeared to be a debtors' list with names …
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10 Cannabis Startups That Have Raised Over $1 Million (Besides Privateer)

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10 Cannabis Startups That Have Raised Over Million (Besides Privateer)
Legal cannabis gained a higher profile recently, after Seattle pot-investment firm Privateer Holdings closed a $ 75 million funding round. The deal included the first mainstream venture capital involvement in the sector, from Peter Thiel's Founders Fund.
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Cannabis cultivating spirit of Aspen mainstream
The night was organized by Munch and Co., an event-production firm in Denver; Cultivating Spirits, a Silverthorne-based company that offers cannabis pairings, wine tastings and grow tours; and Native Roots, a company with multiple dispensaries in …
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