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Aug 8, 2016

New York MMJ Operators Still Not Profitable

Almost all 20 of New York’s planned dispensaries are up and running, but at least three of New York’s five licensed medical marijuana operators are not yet profitable, according to a Times Union report.

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Jun 23, 2016

New York Gov. Doesn’t Know His State’s MMJ Law is Broken

Since its launch in January, the New York medical marijuana program has faced heavy criticism from patient and industry advocates for being too limited. However, in a surprising display of ignorance, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo told…

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Jun 21, 2016

New York Legislature Fails to Pass Any MMJ Related Bills At Session’s End

The New York legislature failed to enact any of the proposed fixes to the state’s medical marijuana program before the legislative session ended last week, despite two bills — one allowing nurse…

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Jun 15, 2016

Survey of New York Patients and Caregivers Finds Serious Flaws in Medical Marijuana Program

A recent survey by the Drug Policy Alliance found New York’s medical cannabis program is plagued by unaffordable medicine and “overall inaccessibility,” based on feedback…

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Jun 8, 2016

New York Cannabis Advocates Pushing for Expanded Access as Session Winds Down

New York lawmakers and medical cannabis advocates are continuing their fight to expand the state’s Compassionate Care Act, calling the current state of the program “overly restrictive” and touting…

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Jun 6, 2016

NYC Marijuana Arrests Increasing in 2016

Marijuana possession arrests in New York City are up sharply in the first three months of 2016 — more than 30 percent, according to a report by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services. An astounding 5,311 people were arrested for possession or sale of…

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Jun 2, 2016

Minnesota Officials Investigate $500,000 Worth of Missing MMJ Oil

Authorities are investigating a Minnesota-based medical marijuana producer over the alleged illegal transport of $500,000 worth of medical cannabis oil, according to a Star Tribune report.