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Japan unit of Britain's Jazz Pharma starts phase III trial of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsDecember 15, 2022 TOKYO - The Japanese unit of Britain's Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (JAZZ.O) said on Thursday it had started a phase III trial of a cannabis-based drug for epilepsy. The trial follows a recommendation by a health ministry panel in September to re

Kansas will revisit Medical Cannabis legalization next year Image Cannabis NewsDecember 15, 2022 Earlier this year, the Kansas House approved a bill to stand up a new medical marijuana industry, but a Senate companion measure died in committee. A Republican state senator in Kansas plans to introduce a bill in January to legalize medical marijuana,

Voters in five Texas cities approved decriminalizing Marijuana. Now city officials are standing in the way. Image Cannabis NewsDecember 15, 2022 Some local leaders say they worry the changes violate state law, while residents who supported decriminalizing marijuana say the pushback disrespects democracy. The fight in several Texas cities to decrimi

Prosecution collapses against execs caught up in CannTrust Cannabis Scandal Image Cannabis NewsDecember 15, 2022 Ontario Securities Commission moves to withdraw charges against beleaguered company's former officials. The prosecution of three businessmen caught up in one of Canada's most spectacular cannabis-industry flameouts suffered its own colla

Too High? THC Test Results Under Fire Image Cannabis NewsDecember 15, 2022 Asked how the state verifies test results on THC levels in Arkansas’ legal cannabis system, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division and Medical Marijuana Commission point to the Arkansas Department of Health. But the Health Department points back at the commission and the AB

Florida Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsDecember 14, 2022 To achieve legalization in Florida, cannabis activists needed to prove not only to residents but elected officials that cannabis has a legitimate place in the medical industry. When Did Cannabis Become Legal in Florida? Cannabis became legal in the state of Florida in 2016. Laws cur

Florida Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsDecember 14, 2022 To achieve legalization in Florida, cannabis activists needed to prove not only to residents but elected officials that cannabis has a legitimate place in the medical industry. When Did Cannabis Become Legal in Florida? Cannabis became legal in the state of Florida in 2016. Laws cur

Cannabis company cultivating deep local roots Image Cannabis NewsDecember 14, 2022 From first look, it wouldn’t seem like a retirement community such as Mesquite would be a good place to build a cannabis facility. But now six years into it, Deep Roots Harvest has grown like, well, a weed in Mesquite. “It was a little bit of happy accident,” Chief O

Half of all Missouri Medical Marijuana sellers have applied to sell recreational pot Image Cannabis NewsDecember 14, 2022 JEFFERSON CITY - Recreational marijuana is now legal in Missouri for those 21 and older, but you won’t be able to buy the product until next year. Last month, voters decided to join 20 other states in legalizing recreational can

Massachusetts becomes first Weed Legal State to add Marijuana lessons in Driver’s Education Image Cannabis NewsDecember 14, 2022 All new drivers under the age of 18 in Massachusetts will be required to learn about the dangers of driving high. Starting in 2023, Massachusetts will become the first state in the U.S. where recreational marijuana use is

More Community Colleges offering Cannabis education programs in Illinois Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2022 Community colleges all throughout Illinois are beginning to provide cannabis education courses in an effort to help students land well-paying positions at dispensaries across the state. Matt Berry, the head of staff for the Illinois Communi

Medical Cannabis and the nurse's role Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2022 The likelihood of cannabis use becoming federally legal is increasing, so it’s important for nursing professionals and nursing students to be able to provide knowledgeable and effective medical cannabis care to their patients. During the an episode of the Wolters Kluwer Expe

Medical Cannabis and the nurse's role Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2022 The likelihood of cannabis use becoming federally legal is increasing, so it’s important for nursing professionals and nursing students to be able to provide knowledgeable and effective medical cannabis care to their patients. During the an episode of the Wolters Kluwer Expe

Cannaland empowers businesses with key services in Cannabis metaverse Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2022 Cannaland is an all-encompassing cannabis-themed metaverse, offering the industry's first brand-centered solutions to help businesses establish a foothold in the budding cannabis market. Launched in Q4 2022, Cannaland is uniquely positioned to

Calls to encourage growth of Hemp in Ireland Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2022 Senator Victor Boyhan has called on the government to encourage the growth of hemp in Ireland, following the release of a report on the production of fibre crops by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The publication is a report on a consultatio

Cullman County man helps others with health concerns through Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2022 CULLMAN COUNTY - Central Alabama business owners are looking to get their start in medical cannabis. The extensive application process is already underway, and for one man, his business is personal. Wagon Trail Med Serv co-owner Joey R

Ky. Governor Beshear pushing for Medical Marijuana in upcoming legislative session Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2022 FRANKFORT - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said Monday in an interview with Local 12 he is committed to pushing for the permanent legalization of medical marijuana in the upcoming legislative session. In November, Gov. Beshear sig

Ky. Governor Beshear pushing for Medical Marijuana in upcoming legislative session Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2022 FRANKFORT - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said Monday in an interview with Local 12 he is committed to pushing for the permanent legalization of medical marijuana in the upcoming legislative session. In November, Gov. Beshear sig