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FBI: Cannabis arrests on the rise for 3rd year running

Law enforcement made an estimated 663,367 cannabis-related arrests in 2018, according to FBI data released this week, up from an estimated 659,700 the previous year. Most were for simple possession.
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Nevada’s first cannabis lounge is about to open—and it won’t cost you a dime

Nevada’s state lawmakers say cannabis lounges can’t open until 2021. But with a site on tribal land, one operator isn’t waiting.
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Billions at Stake as Wisconsin Discusses Cannabis Legalization

Legalizing medical cannabis would be a net $1.1 billion benefit for the state, bringing in fees while potentially reducing opioid overdoses, addiction and traffic fatalities.
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Cannabis Industry Optimistic on Banking Despite Murky Senate Prospects

The bill, which the House passed 321–103 on Wednesday, is seen as a major win for banks, investors, and much of the legal cannabis industry. What’s next?
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