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Neighbors of planned marijuana dispensary not happy with proposed Kent location
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Business & Finance
Neighbors of a planned medical marijuana dispensary in Kent are concerned about its location near families, the entrance the Kent State University, fraternity houses and the city's Portage County Municipal Courthouse. The business, Slightly Toasted, is planning to open at 331 E. Main St. and brought site plans and a request for conditional zoning t
Mississippi House approves amended medical marijuana bill — here’s what’s in it
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Politics
When, or if, the Senate approves the changes and Gov. Reeves signs the bill, the program regulating and selling cannabis to registered patients will kick off later this year. The Mississippi House of Representatives passed an amended version of the Senate’s medical marijuana bill on Wednesday, lowering the amount of cannabis a patient can purchase
CBD for sleep: CBN competes with Ambien and Melatonin
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Medical News
The hemp industry has been unloading products containing new alternative cannabinoids targeting specific moods and providing more benefits. One of the cannabinoids increasing in popularity is called CBN (Cannabinol), also known as the CBD for sleep. CBN is a cannabinoid found in, and derived from, the hemp plant. Although close in chemical structur
Vegan CBD: What you need to know about this new niche
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Cannabis News
Reputable vegan CBD product manufacturers tend to use better quality ingredients overall compared to the artificial ingredients found in most cheap CBD items. The rise of veganism is widely spreading all around the world. Surveys suggest in 2020 alone, there was an increase of 40%, though it’s hard to pinpoint the exact number. It’s not just a fad;
First time smoking pot? These are the things you need
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Cannabis News
Everything you need to get high fun and safely. With all but a few dozen decidedly nerdy states embracing legal cannabis, it looks as though we’re heading into a cultural renaissance with a big old dank nug at the helm.  As the stigma trailing weed continues to dissipate, a whole new generation of cannabis consumers is getting ready to acquaint the
Marijuana legalization is an uphill battle
420 Intel
Politics
Weed isn’t going away. This leafy green plant has been popular in the US since the 17th century. Demand for rope, clothing and sails resulted in a thriving hemp industry for over two centuries. Eventually, imports met this demand, but tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, remained in over-the-counter medication w
Deadline looms for decisions concerning New Jersey’s recreational cannabis sales
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Business & Finance
It’s been almost a year since lawmakers legalized adult use marijuana in New Jersey. Since the legalization of adult use recreational marijuana, it seems like it’s been one deadline after the next. There’s another one coming up next month, one the cannabis industry in New Jersey has long waited for. Original link
DSPD uncovers pounds of marijuana and thousands of dollars during traffic stop
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Politics
A late night traffic stop by the Denham Springs Police Department led to the seizure of 5.35 pounds of marijuana and more. A little before 10:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 18, officers stopped an SUV. Along with marijuana, officers found a “‘dab’ pen, two THC Cartridges and $4,060,” according to the Denham Springs Police Department. DSPD apprehended
Plant count increases ahead of New Mexico marijuana sales
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Business & Finance
New Mexico regulators have doubled the number of marijuana plants that licensed growers can cultivate as the state prepares for recreational sales to start this spring, officials announced Tuesday. Increasing the plant count makes sense “to ensure that everyone can maximize the benefits of a thriving cannabis industry,” said state Cannabis Control
Marijuana edibles spurring rise in pot-related overdose calls to Illinois Poison Center
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Medical News
Marijuana edibles are becoming increasingly popular, but doctors warn the substances are prone to accidental consumption or may pack too much of a wallop for new users. Newly released numbers show marijuana overdose-related calls in Illinois jumped significantly after legalization, mainly due to edibles — but remained far below the number of calls
Lessons The Recreational Cannabis Industry Can Learn From Big Tobacco
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Business & Finance
In order for the cannabis industry to consistently achieve and maintain a high sales volume, it needs to be more nimble and prepared for changes than the tobacco industry was. Given the rapid rate the recreational cannabis space has grown at, it’s only natural to wonder what, if anything, could slow that growth down. In order to find out what some
Young people who use cannabis report having better orgasms
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Cannabis News
Study of 18- to 30-year-olds shows weed and alcohol make for improved sex lives. Spanish researchers exploring how cannabis and alcohol use influences sexuality found that young people partaking in both seem to be more than happy with their sex lives. “Sexual function in young people who use cannabis and alcohol more frequently was shown to be bett
What is Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) and is it legal?
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Cannabis News
Due to rising confusion about its legality, HHC is being sold across the U.S. Here’s what you should know about this synthetic cannabinoid. The newest cannabinoid and, I must say, “another worthy addition” swaying the market right, left, front, and back is hexahydrocannabinol (HHC). Rising to prominence after regulations banned the sales and use of
Maricopa community colleges get $17.1M from cannabis tax in first year of legality
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Politics
Taxes from the sale of recreational cannabis during the first year of legality in Arizona resulted in millions of dollars for local community colleges, officials said Tuesday. Maricopa County Community College District received $17.1 million from the imposed 16% excise tax on the drug, with the money being used to improve student offerings, the dis
Kentucky marijuana legalization 2022: Kulkarni pushes to decriminalize cannabis
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Politics
The decriminalization and legalization of marijuana in Kentucky will improve the state's criminal justice system, Kentucky Rep. Nima Kulkarni said. The lawmaker gathered with other proponents of the initiative Monday to push for action on the issue during this year's legislative session, WLKY reported. Kulkarni, who noted that Kentucky is currently
UA cannabis certificate program teaches skills for legal marijuana industry
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Business & Finance
The University of Arizona is going green by adding new courses this spring, teaching students the skills needed to work in the legal marijuana industry. They were able to create the noncredit Cannabis Certificate Program by partnering with the cannabis education company, Green Flower. Dr. Craig Wilson, vice provost for Online, Distance and Continui
Why Sundial, Canopy Growth, and Aurora Cannabis stocks just tanked
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Business & Finance
Did one rogue Senate candidate just blow up prospects for marijuana legalization in 2022? Cannabis stocks are behaving rather oddly on Tuesday -- a day when news for the marijuana sector is by and large bullish. As of 12:30 p.m. ET, shares of Sundial Growers (NASDAQ:SNDL) are falling 3.5%, Canopy Growth (NASDAQ:CGC) is down 4.6%, and Aurora Cannabi
Kansas and California cops used civil forfeiture to stage armored car heists, stealing money earned by licensed marijuana businesses
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Business & Finance
The Institute for Justice argues that the seizures violated state law, federal law, and the U.S. Constitution. Because the continued federal prohibition of marijuana makes banks and payment processors leery of serving state-licensed cannabis suppliers, many of those businesses rely heavily on cash, which exposes them to a heightened risk of robbery

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