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Dunleavy not planning marijuana board repeal this session

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Dunleavy not planning marijuana board repeal this session

Governor’s focus will be on other legislative priorities.

Smoke ‘em if you bought ‘em: Marijuana retailers would like to offer smoking space

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Smoke ‘em if you bought ‘em: Marijuana retailers would like to offer smoking space

Businesses take first steps toward onsite consumption.

In this Feb. 20, 2015 photo, Alaska Cannabis Club CEO Charlo Greene prepares to roll a joint at the medical marijuana dispensary in Anchorage, Alaska. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press File)

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Should Juneau change its laws to allow marijuana consumption at certain locations? The city just weighed in

Future of onsite edibles and smoking still hazy.

Alaska approves regulations for marijuana consumption in retail shops

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Alaska approves regulations for marijuana consumption in retail shops

But don’t expect an influx in smoking cafes.

Marijuana industry professionals say they heeded warning of Colorado’s mistakes, did a better job

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Marijuana industry professionals say they heeded warning of Colorado’s mistakes, did a better job

Speaker warns of ‘weed refugees.’

Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas

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Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas

Department of Law finds no legal problems with rules approved by regulators.

Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing

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Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing

Skeptics worry she is still anti-marijuana.

Dunleavy spokesman: Governor has no intention to roll back legal marijuana

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Dunleavy spokesman: Governor has no intention to roll back legal marijuana

Further details expected when Dunleavy introduces repeal legislation.

Dunleavy eyes repeal of alcohol, pot boards

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Dunleavy eyes repeal of alcohol, pot boards

Governor wants to transfer authority, responsibilities of boards to commissioner.

Marijuana industry thinks governor trying to undo legalization in Alaska

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Marijuana industry thinks governor trying to undo legalization in Alaska

“There’s this undercurrent of trying to push back the marijuana industry.”

Young marijuana plants grow indoors under lights at the Fireweed Factory in Juneau on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau marijuana sellers have biggest year yet

The numbers are in.

An ‘enemy of the industry’? Gov’s pick for state marijuana board surprises

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An ‘enemy of the industry’? Gov’s pick for state marijuana board surprises

Vivian Stiver has history of speaking against legalization.

Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use

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Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use

The move is a significant step for the cannabis industry.

Opinion: Marijuana Board should not allow onsite marijuana consumption

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Opinion: Marijuana Board should not allow onsite marijuana consumption

For safety of Alaskans disallow public cannabis use.

Simon Greer, a teammate at Stoned Salmon Farms, looks over cannabis plants growing in one of their two nursery rooms in Juneau on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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New pot shop keeps one eye on locals, one on the future

There’s a discount if you come in wearing Xtratufs.

Marijuana. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Alaska credit union to serve marijuana businesses

CEO says safety concerns were a significant factor, and would keep large amounts of cash off the streets.

Green Elephant Gardens gardener Scott Jones cares for a marijuana plant on Green Elephant’s first day of operation in June 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire file)                                Green Elephant Gardens gardener Scott Jones cares for a marijuana plant on Green Elephant’s first day of operation in June 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire file)

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Two years on, Alaska’s marijuana industry keeps growing

October collections might set a new record.

In this April 20, 2018 file photo, a marijuana plant is seen on Hippie Hill in San Francisco. (Josh Edelson | The Associated Press File)

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New Alaska marijuana tax rate could benefit fans of edibles

More tax changes are possible in the next Legislative session.

Alaska marijuana sales staying high

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Alaska marijuana sales staying high

Alaska’s marijuana industry is still riding high, according to new figures from the Alaska Department of Revenue.

Green Elephant Gardens gardener Scott Jones cares for a marijuana plant on Green Elephant’s first day of operation in June 2017. Jennifer Canfield, co-owner of the marijuana retailer, says proposed on-site consumption rules could reduce the public’s exposure to marijuana smoke. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire file)

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Alaska marijuana board opens comment on café-style rules

The Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office has begun taking public comments on a proposal that could allow Amsterdam-style…