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Trump Says He Is Likely To Support Ending Blanket Federal Ban On Marijuana
President Trump said he likely will support a congressional effort to end the federal ban on marijuana. Trump’s remarks put him sharply at odds with Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions on the issue. The bill in question, pushed by a bipartisan coalition, would allow states to go forward with legalization unencumbered by threats of federal prosecution.

U.S. Shuts Down Marijuana Banking, Hurting Stock Prospects
The U.S. House of Representatives voted down a measure that would have protected banks that open accounts for marijuana businesses from federal intrusion. This put banks once again in the unenviable position of wanting to get in on the lucrative marijuana industry but being unable to do so because of fears of federal retribution.

Marijuana Businesses Are On A Hiring Spree. Here’s How Much The Jobs Pay
With recreational or medical marijuana now legal in 29 states, the pot industry has become one fastest growing employment sectors in the U.S. Job creation isn’t limited to growers and trimmers. White collar work in the industry also is exploding, with businesses scrambling to hire scientists, attorneys, accountants, technicians and marketing experts.

Marijuana Cultivation Is Where Cannabis Workers Can Earn The Largest Salaries
According to Cannabis At Work, which has been connecting Canadian workers with jobs since 2015, individuals with a knack for growing weed now have the best chance at making killer wages.

Challenges of Accurately Testing Marijuana Potency Highlighted in New Report
The data validation report released by the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office and the Department of Environmental Conservation–Division of Environmental Health describes some of the challenges associated with accurately testing marijuana for potency. The report also offers recommendations for possible revisions to Alaska Administrative Code regulations to improve the oversight and quality assurance activities of licensed marijuana testing facilities.

Mayors Of 6 U.S. Cities Push Federal Marijuana Policy Reform
Mayors from six U.S. cities (Denver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and West Sacramento) in states with legal marijuana said Monday they have formed a coalition to push for federal marijuana policy reform just days after President Donald Trump expressed support for bipartisan congressional legislation to ease the federal ban on pot.