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Arkansas Nears Launch of Medical Marijuana Program

An Arkansas panel on Wednesday named 32 companies it intends to license to sell medical marijuana, two years after voters approved its legalization and following a series of delays that have frustrated patients and advocates. The state Medical Marijuana Commission …

Hawaii Workers’ Comp Insurer Drops Pot Dispensaries Over Concerns

Hawaii’s largest workers’ compensation insurer is canceling insurance policies for seven medical marijuana dispensaries preparing to open this summer. Hawaii Employers’ Mutual Insurance Co., citing concerns over criminal liability since the drug is considered illegal by the federal government, notified …

Medical Marijuana Sales Tricky for Hawaii Due to Geography

With less than five months to go before medical marijuana dispensaries can open in Hawaii, business owners could be facing unique obstacles in a state of islands separated by federal waters. Dispensaries can open as soon as July 15, but …

Woody Harrelson Applies for Hawaii Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Actor and marijuana advocate Woody Harrelson was one of nearly 60 applicants to apply to open one of Hawaii’s first medical marijuana dispensaries. Harrelson, 54, applied for a license in Honolulu County under his company, Simple Organic Living. The Hawaii …

California City Tightens Medical Marijuana Rules

The San Diego City Council has approved stricter operating restrictions for medical marijuana dispensaries – but stopped short of regulating deliveries or tightening rules for smokeless products such as edibles. U-T San Diego reports the changes include requiring employee background …

Massachusetts Sued for Denying Medical Pot Dispensary Permit

A company that wanted to open one of Massachusetts’ first medical marijuana dispensaries wants a judge to overturn the state’s decision to reject its application. In a lawsuit filed in state Superior Court in Boston on Tuesday, Brighton Health Advocates …