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After more than six years spent trying to open up shop, Richmond Compassionate Care Collective, a medical marijuana dispensary, has filed a lawsuit alleging that Richmond's three existing dispensaries conspired with community organizers and a city council candidate to monopolize the local...

After more than six years spent trying to open up shop, Richmond Compassionate Care Collective, a medical marijuana dispensary, has filed a lawsuit alleging that Richmond's three existing dispensaries conspired with community organizers and a city council candidate to monopolize the local...

DeKalb — The state recently passed laws related to possession of small amounts of marijuana and now the DeKalb City Council will look at local ordinances to possibly make changes in fines. The issue is scheduled to be one of two points of discussion for aldermen during the City Council...

White Springs - The White Springs Town Council voted to allow Town Attorney Meagan Standard to look into a possible ordinance to control medical marijuana clinics within White Springs in light of Amendment 2. Florida voters will vote on Amendment 2 in November. If approved, it will allow...

White Springs - The White Springs Town Council voted to allow Town Attorney Meagan Standard to look into a possible ordinance to control medical marijuana clinics within White Springs in light of Amendment 2. Florida voters will vote on Amendment 2 in November. If approved, it will allow...

Yakima, WA - This week's City Council meeting included a discussion regarding the new changes to Yakima's marijuana ordinance. The City Council was looking to add some facilities to the already-established 1,000 foot buffer, as well as open up some more opportunities for marijuana retailers...

San Clemente's City Council, anticipating that California voters may lift statewide bans on marijuana by passing Proposition 64 on Nov. 8, will try to maintain some local controls. The City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday night to require a city permit for anyone who grows up to six marijuana...

Kings County officials are preparing for potential issues if Californians vote to legalize recreational marijuana in the November election. The Kings County Board of Supervisors and the Lemoore City Council both discussed policies this week related to Proposition 64, also known as the Adult...

Berkeley City Council last night approved the city's fifth and sixth cannabis dispensaries, four months after approving the fourth. A long night of public comment and testimony was followed by a relatively brief discussion by councilmembers before selecting Berkeley Compassionate Care Collective...

Hanford - The Hanford City Council was skeptical Tuesday about a proposal for a medical marijuana processing facility touting more than 1,000 new jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue. In a letter submitted to the city last week, Keith Stephenson, owner of the Oakland-based Purple Heart...

Hanford - The Hanford City Council was skeptical Tuesday about a proposal for a medical marijuana processing facility touting more than 1,000 new jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue. In a letter submitted to the city last week, Keith Stephenson, owner of the Oakland-based Purple Heart...

Colorado Springs, Colo. - Days after the Colorado Springs city council distributed cease and desist letters to cannabis clubs, protesters aren't backing down. Wednesday, groups marched downtown Colorado Springs to send a message to the city. The group started at the city administration...

Colorado Springs, Colo. - Days after the Colorado Springs city council distributed cease and desist letters to cannabis clubs, protesters aren't backing down. Wednesday, groups marched downtown Colorado Springs to send a message to the city. The group started at the city administration...

Last night, with a 3-2 vote, the Eureka City Council decided to allow medical marijuana businesses in city limits. If the California Coastal Commission approves the planned changes to the municipal code and local coastal plan, then by the middle of next year dispensaries, manufacturing and...

Last night, with a 3-2 vote, the Eureka City Council decided to allow medical marijuana businesses in city limits. If the California Coastal Commission approves the planned changes to the municipal code and local coastal plan, then by the middle of next year dispensaries, manufacturing and...

Enon - The Enon Village Council has passed an emergency ordinance imposing a 180-day moratorium on the granting of any permit allowing retail dispensaries, cultivators, or processors of medical marijuana within the village. Council members unanimously passed Village Ordinance 2016-04 after they...

Enon - The Enon Village Council has passed an emergency ordinance imposing a 180-day moratorium on the granting of any permit allowing retail dispensaries, cultivators, or processors of medical marijuana within the village. Council members unanimously passed Village Ordinance 2016-04 after they...

Franklin - Add one more community to the list of those in the region that are imposing moratoriums - or temporary bans - on medical marijuana businesses. Franklin City Council Monday became the latest community to begin the legislative process to impose a one-year moratorium. It will take a...

Franklin - Add one more community to the list of those in the region that are imposing moratoriums - or temporary bans - on medical marijuana businesses. Franklin City Council Monday became the latest community to begin the legislative process to impose a one-year moratorium. It will take a...

The University Place City Council has directed its planning commission to review the city's zoning and determine whether it makes sense to allow marijuana businesses within the city's commercial areas. The request doesn't mean the council will lift its ban on marijuana operations in the city...