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Why GIS Mapping may be the Next Game Changer in Marijuana Regulation

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Jason Shueh

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Denver shows how Esri GIS and Accela’s licensing tools are accelerating cannabis license processing and transparency. For government, geography has an implicit connection to decision…
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Michigan Ready to Issue First Medical Marijuana Licenses

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Jason Shueh

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The state’s more than 500 digitally processed applications act as a model for modernization and revenue generation   With the first medical marijuana licenses expected…
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3 Strategies for Regulating Cannabis

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Jason Shueh

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Denver’s former licensing expert Judy Steele highlights key ingredients in the city’s successful cannabis regulation program   (Photo Credit: Creative Commons/Flickr) With 30 states that have legalized medical marijuana, and eight of those that…
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Culver City Digitizes Cannabis Regulation

In emerging industries, from car sharing to short-term rentals, cities face a range of regulatory complexities. They’re challenged to implement permitting, inspections and licensing across…
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4 Benefits of Digital Cannabis Regulation

With most states legalizing some form of cannabis use and numerous localities considering new or expanded legalization, the growth of the cannabis industry is all…
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Trailblazing: San Francisco Erases Cannabis Convictions with Civic Tech

As more state and local governments legalize cannabis, San Francisco and the national civic tech organization Code for America (CfA) are showing how technology…
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Michigan Explores Cannabis Tech to Bolster Business Activity

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Accela

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When Michigan began issuing medical marijuana licenses last summer many wondered how the new industry would benefit the state and the state’s economy. Yet…
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What the ‘420’ Cannabis Bill Could Mean for You

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Accela

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A new piece of legislation under review in the Senate could decriminalize cannabis at the federal level and push state and local governments to…
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