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Minnesota cannabis office abandons early license lottery

OCM ditches social equity preapproval for cannabis licenses; lottery penciled for mid-2025

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management eliminate its planned social equity preapproval process after a series of lawsuits led to a judge halting the agency's social equity lottery, which was planned for Nov.

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Minnesota cannabis agency ditches preapproval license lottery after litigation

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management on Wednesday announced that it’s canceling a planned lottery for special early cannabis licenses intended to help disadvantaged entrepreneurs get a leg-up in the nascent legal marijuana market.

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Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management ends license lottery system after judge ruling

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced Wednesday that it is ending the controversial license lottery system for aspiring business owners. This decision comes after a judge ruled to halt the process due to a lawsuit filed by six business owners and individuals.

Nebraska, medical cannabis

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Judge rejects lawsuit filed to block Nebraska medical marijuana initiatives from becoming law

Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong on Wednesday tossed the injunction filed over the Nebraska medical marijuana vote.

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District judge lets Nebraska medical cannabis laws go into effect as second lawsuit continues

A district judge considering a challenge to void Nebraska’s incoming medical cannabis laws denied a request Wednesday to block them from taking effect this week. Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong refused to prevent Gov.

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New lawsuit seeks to stop Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen from signing medical marijuana laws

A former state senator has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Gov. Jim Pillen from signing two laws this week overwhelmingly approved by voters that would legalize medical marijuana in

Legalising cannabis 1 of greatest mistakes of all time

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Elton John Calls Legalizing Weed “One of the Greatest Mistakes of All Time”

The iconic pop star, who has been sober since 1990, cited worries of addiction and his belief that cannabis is a gateway drug. Elton John Calls Legalizing Weed “One of the Greatest Mistakes of All Tim

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Elton John Says Legalizing Marijuana in America and Canada Is “One of the Greatest Mistakes of All Time”

Legalizing marijuana in America and Canada is one of the greatest mistakes of all time.” He explained that his thoughts on legal marijuana stem from his experiences with other drugs. Since overcoming his addiction,

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John Puts Legalizing Marijuana on the 'Greatest Mistakes' List

Elton John has stopped using marijuana, which he thinks is a good idea for everyone. For one thing, it's addictive, the singer said in a new Time magazine interview. And "it leads to other drugs." He put part of the blame for its use on governments.

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Should marijuana ads be legal in Ohio? | Strictly Legal

Now that recreational marijuana use is legal in Ohio, can we expect to see the billboards and airwaves filled with ...

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Cannabis lottery cancelation delays Minnesota marijuana rollout

The Office of Management announced Wednesday it’s canceling the marijuana license preapproval process after lawsuits held up the lottery scheduled for late last month.

8 Chinese nationals indicted in massive marijuana indoor grow operation in Southeast Georgia

Eight Chinese nationals are facing federal charges for running huge marijuana growing facilities in Southeast Georgia.

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Detroit Lakes passes cannabis ordinance, but cracks way down on number of possible retail shops

The new 5,000-foot buffer is 10 times as restrictive as the 500 lineal feet between shops agreed on by the council at an ...

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Vt. cannabis company claims state regulations violate free speech, harming sales

A Vermont cannabis company is suing the state over what they claim are free speech violations.Flora Cannabis in Middlebury on ...

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51 truckloads of marijuana seized during bust in San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County deputies seized 51 truckloads of marijuana during a drug bust this week.

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Got the munchies? Cannabis-themed Buds & Brews to open on Broad

A new cannabis-themed bar and restaurant is set to open on Broad Avenue this week. Buds & Brews at 2519 Broad Avenue says it will serve upscale bar food with hemp-derived ...