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Zelensky pushes Medical Cannabis legalization to aid Ukrainians suffering ‘Trauma of War’ Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 President Zelensky told parliament Ukraine “must finally fairly legalize cannabis-based medicines for all those who need them.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called on lawmakers to legalize medical cannabi
Is estimated that up to 80% of NFL players use Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023 The star tight end admits it's also far easier to avoid league discipline. Travis Kelce is one of the most accomplished players in the NFL. But before his rise to stardom with the Chiefs, the tight end lost an entire college season due to a drug-related suspens
Lawmakers propose home cultivation for Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJune 28, 2023 State Senators Sharif Street and Dan Laughlin of Pennsylvania are championing a crucial legislative initiative that seeks to revolutionize the accessibility and affordability of medical marijuana for approved patients in the state. Their proposed bill aims to
Marijuana laws need incremental reform to spur the most change Image Cannabis NewsJune 28, 2023 President Biden accelerates Marijuana review: major reforms expected as federal agencies aim for quick action. President Joe Biden announced a scheduling review process for marijuana last October, initiating an expedited review of how cannabis should be
FDA urged to allow first nations to regulate Cannabis production Image Cannabis NewsJune 27, 2023 The FDA is being urged to give First Nations peoples the right to regulate their own cannabis production and sales by a Canadian Senate committee. The call follows the publication of a report by the Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples which found th
Senate committee approves bill allowing Veterans Affairs to recommend Pot to veterans in legal States Image Cannabis NewsJune 26, 2023 Veterans’ demands are finally being answered with the passing of an amendment dedicated to the access of medical cannabis. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a spending bill last Thursday that includes an
Pot use lower among Illinois teens who live near Medical Dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 An Illinois teenager living in a zip code with a medical cannabis dispensary is less likely to have used pot, according to new research. The findings, which come from researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, showed that “about 1
Feeling high correlates with greater symptom relief for Medical Cannabis patients Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 Greater symptom relief and positive side effects were experienced by participants in this study. A study published by the University of New Mexico (UNM) in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology found that patients who feel high after u
‘Layoffs are possible’: New laws regulating hemp set to go into effect July 1 Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 THE Dispensary Richmond says soon-to-be-banned products make up 98% of their business. New laws regulating hemp are set to take effect in Virginia on July 1 — and stores across the Commonwealth are preparing to take products off the shelve
How will Alabama physicians get certified to recommend Medical Cannabis? Image Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023 HUNTSVILLE - This week marks a big step forward in bringing medical cannabis to Alabama. On Monday, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) awarded business licenses to companies in several categories. Those licenses will allow businesse
New Illinois budget includes provisions for Cannabis businesses Image Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023 Illinois is the next state to allow licensed cannabis businesses to take tax deductions under Section 280E. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed a budget bill on June 7 that includes provisions for the cannabis industry, specifically regarding es
How Minnesota's Weed legalization will play out on college campuses Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2023 Minnesota college students hoping to take advantage of the state's new law legalizing marijuana will have to do it off campus. Driving the news: Though recreational marijuana will be legal in Minnesota by the time the 2023 academic year begins, many
Middletown leaders consider allowing Medical Marijuana businesses Image Cannabis NewsJune 9, 2023 MIDDLETOWN - Six years after prohibiting the cultivation, processing and retail dispensary marijuana establishments within the municipal limits of the city, Middletown leaders are discussing possibly revoking that ordinance. City Manager Paul Lolli, du
Two dermatologists explain the benefits of Hemp skincare Image Cannabis NewsJune 8, 2023 No, it won’t get you high (but it will make your skin look great). When I initially heard about hemp skincare, I immediately assumed it was the shiny, new gimmicky product on the beauty market – nothing new, nothing game-changing. As much as I hate to admit it,
As Medical Marijuana industry brings in more money, LSU trains people who want to join the business Image Cannabis NewsJune 8, 2023 BATON ROUGE - America’s cannabis industry continues to expand, and Louisiana is keeping up with the trend. By 2025, the state expects to see more than $400 million in legal cannabis sales. Daniel Kalef is the executive
How nausea, stomach pain led to a chs diagnosis and link to Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 8, 2023 Erica Hagler was diagnosed with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. An increasing number of cases are being reported of a mysterious, rare condition possibly linked to cannabis use that has caused some people to become severely ill, according to an AB
