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Hemp approved for harvest in south-central Kansas
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Jennifer Bogdan ~ Providence Journal ~   The number of patients enrolled in the state's medical marijuana program has exploded in the past two and half years, more than doubling from 4,849 in 2013 to 11,620 today.
A Look at the Two Missouri Dispensaries That Launched the State’s First Medical Cannabis Sales
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Rebecca Shabad  ~ The Hill ~   The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday voted 16-14 on an amendment that would prevent federal funds from being used to prohibit or penalize financial institutions that provide services to marijuana businesses in states where it’s legal.
Brittney Griner’s case was difficult for U.S. negotiators for one key reason: She was guilty
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Jordan Schrader ~ The News Tribune ~   An overhaul of Washington State’s medical-marijuana system adds PTSD and traumatic brain injuries to the conditions a medical provider can cite in authorizing the drug.
Cannabis advocates push senators to ease draft bill’s tax burden
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Melanie Mason ~ Los Angeles Times ~   A panel chaired by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes to guide the debate on the legalization of marijuana in California with an emphasis on limiting children’s access to cannabis, reducing illegal activity and tightly regulating the drug's growth and sales.
New Jersey Gov. Christie legalizes pot for treating PTSD – Cannabis News
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New Jersey
Carla Fields ~ WAAYTV.com ~   Despite a recent change regarding the use of cannabis oil for the sick, one state representative doubts Alabama will ever legalize recreational marijuana.
Will the 'Entrepreneur' President Embrace the Cannabis Economy? – Cannabis News
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Wilborn P. Nobles III ~ Washington Post ~   There’s yet another use for marijuana: It may help to heal broken bones, according to a new study.
The First FDA Approved Cannabis-Based Medication Is Now Available to Purchase - Cannabis News
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Bob Shallit ~  Sacramento Bee ~   Will Smith’s Bud Bar Displays sells wares in 23 states and overseas.
How Are Industry Leaders Continuing to Innovate During Covid-19?
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 Kathy Walsh ~ CBS4 Denver ~   BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – A Boulder marijuana company says it has a new breakthrough for medical marijuana patients — a marijuana capsule that looks and acts more like traditional pharmaceuticals.
Survey Finds A Quarter Of Parkinson’s Patients Have Used Cannabis In The Last Six Months
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Tony Leys ~ Des Moines Register  ~   A Colorado company that has gained national attention for developing “Charlotte’s Web” hemp oil for epilepsy patients has started mailing it to customers in Iowa.
Minnesota study finds that medical pot soothes cancer pains - Cannabis News
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Electa Draper~ Denver Post ~ Colorado declines to become 10th state to include condition in medical marijuana program.
Fit in my 40s: the cannabis-aided workout - Cannabis News
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Rochelle Olson ~ Star Tribune ~   State officials expect enrollment to keep growing; 276 patients are already certified.
Investing in the future of the medical cannabis industry
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Technology
Rebekka Schramm ~ CBS46.com ~   BROOKHAVEN, GA (CBS46) - For the first time, Georgia families are picking up state-issued cards that allow them to legally possess cannabis oil as a treatment for certain medical conditions.
No decision from U.S. Supreme Court on Colorado marijuana case – Marijuana News
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Christopher Ingraham ~ Washington Post ~   A new study looks at the potential, positive impact of medical marijuana as a treatment for chronic pain.
Hemp Manufacturing Legalized in Virginia – Marijuana News
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Virginia
Sheldon Gardner ~ St. Augustine Record   A local nursery is being considered for a license from the state’s health department,  to grow a cannabis strain that’s been used to treat a variety of medical ailments.
Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Fines Tilt Holdings, Ayr Strategies
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James Doubek ~ NPR.org ~   The legal cannabis industry is using favorable public opinion and a newly legal cash flow to try to transform itself into a force in national politics.
Largest U.S. Farm Group Supports Higher THC Limit for Industrial Hemp - Cannabis News
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Edward O'Brien ~ Montana Public Radio ~   A part-time sports reporter and medical marijuana patient from Glendive says legalizing pot for recreational use would be an economic boon for Montana.
Tests find some early Arizona hemp crops have too much THC - Cannabis News
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Tim Devaney ~ The Hill ~   Pot shops would have access to banks under new legislation in the Senate.
Brewing up buds: Beverages companies enter cannabis game - Cannabis News
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Nevin Martell ~ Washington City Paper ~   A District company has introduced five so-called medibles for medical marijuana patients.

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