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Woman goes viral on TikTok after receiving marijuana in Hamilton Burger King drive-thru

Woman goes viral on TikTok after receiving marijuana in Hamilton Burger King drive-thru

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 14, 2025

HAMILTON, Ohio — A woman has gone viral on TikTok after she claimed a Hamilton Burger King worker gave her marijuana with her order. The woman, JannaBama on TikTok, said in her video posted Sunday that she went to the Burger King drive-thru to order her daughter chicken fries. When she checked her

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Recreational marijuana snags could delay opening of Minnesota dispensaries for months

Recreational marijuana snags could delay opening of Minnesota dispensaries for months

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2025

Minnesota recreational marijuana dispensaries were supposed to open sometime in early 2025, but Sen. Mark Koran (R – North Branch) told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS there will likely be significant delays in the process. Koran said a recent court ruling stopped the issuance of licenses for people who wish to

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Appeals court rules drug dog's alert insufficient for car search over marijuana distinction

Appeals court rules drug dog's alert insufficient for car search over marijuana distinction

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2025

TALLAHASSEE — In what could be a first-of-its-kind ruling in Florida, an appeals court Tuesday said a drug-sniffing dog's alert did not justify police searching a car because the dog could not differentiate between medical marijuana and illegal pot. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the 5th

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Could Marijuana Reclassification Be Answer to Maintaining Medicare?

Could Marijuana Reclassification Be Answer to Maintaining Medicare?

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 7, 2025

The U.S. Justice Department took significant steps toward changing the legal status of cannabis in May by beginning the process to move the substance from schedule 1 to schedule 3, a less-restrictive category under federal drug laws. This shift is noteworthy because it reflects the recommendations

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The Rastafarians opening up Caribbean cannabis farms to build a flourishing medical industry

The Rastafarians opening up Caribbean cannabis farms to build a flourishing medical industry

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 6, 2025

After a 2018 amnesty, the government of St Vincent and the Grenadines is now backing Rastafarian growers’ efforts to promote the benefits of marijuana On Golba Hill on the Caribbean island of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), just below a cluster of colourfully decorated homes, there are rows and

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Colorado tries a new public health campaign about cannabis

Colorado tries a new public health campaign about cannabis

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 6, 2025

In more than a decade since Colorado voters legalized recreational marijuana for adults, state officials have come up with a ton of ideas for delivering cannabis-cautious public health messages to the public. They tried stoner humor. They tried high-concept art installations. They tried … hoedown

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A THC breathalyzer? CU research could lead to reliable cannabis breath test

A THC breathalyzer? CU research could lead to reliable cannabis breath test

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Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2024

Law enforcement will be out in force this holiday season, with saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints on the lookout for impaired drivers. Professional research assistants Paige Xiaoying Phillips (left) and Gray MacDonald pose for a photo inside the mobile pharmacology lab, a.k.a. the Cannavan

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Marijuana activist leaders optimistic for progress in 2025

Marijuana activist leaders optimistic for progress in 2025

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Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2024

Two leaders of the Marijuana Policy Project said there are reasons to be hopeful heading into a second Trump presidency. There’s reason to be hopeful that federal marijuana rescheduling will be completed under the incoming Trump administration – possibly even passage of a new SAFE Banking bill and a

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California New Laws for 2025: Cannabis Cafes and Entertainment Zones

California New Laws for 2025: Cannabis Cafes and Entertainment Zones

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Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2024

Starting Jan. 1, alcohol and cannabis sales could expand in some parts of California thanks to two new laws that aim to increase central city foot traffic, which has yet to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate Bill 969, authored by state Sen. Scott Weiner, will let local governments

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Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says

Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says

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Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2024

NEW YORK -- Teen drug use hasn't rebounded from its drop during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results from a large annual national survey released Tuesday. About two-thirds of 12th graders this year said they hadn’t used alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes or e-cigarettes in

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Elton John Condemns Marijuana Legalization, but Doesn't Mention Prohibition's Harms

Elton John Condemns Marijuana Legalization, but Doesn't Mention Prohibition's Harms

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Cannabis NewsDecember 17, 2024

In a sign that the times surely are changing, pop music icon Elton John came out against marijuana in a Time magazine interview. Once known as much for his excesses as for his music, the long-rehabbed star regrets not only his own overindulgence, but also legalization efforts that free users from

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420 LIVESTREAM 2025: A TRANSFORMATIVE GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF CANNABIS CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ADVOCACY

420 LIVESTREAM 2025: A TRANSFORMATIVE GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF CANNABIS CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ADVOCACY

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Cannabis NewsDecember 17, 2024

420 LIVESTREAM 2025: A TRANSFORMATIVE GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF CANNABIS CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ADVOCACY
Event Dates: Sunday, April 13, 2025 – Sunday, April 20, 2025 (8 Days, 24 Hours a Day)
Streaming Platforms: Headstate TV, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, X, DLive, Mixcloud
Official Event Website: www

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Legalized recreational marijuana is on Pennsylvania's doorstep

Legalized recreational marijuana is on Pennsylvania's doorstep

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Cannabis NewsDecember 16, 2024

Recreational marijuana remains illegal in Pennsylvania. But lawmakers, advocates and even opponents who have spent countless hours debating the topic in Harrisburg say that likely will change soon. Money, specifically the promise of jobs and new tax revenue, has come to dominate the conversation in

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Unregulated Delta 8 remains a concern amid marijuana legalization talk, as teens and toddlers gain access to it

Unregulated Delta 8 remains a concern amid marijuana legalization talk, as teens and toddlers gain access to it

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Cannabis NewsDecember 16, 2024

As the debate over recreational marijuana continues, a related issue medical and legal experts say poses a threat to children is a growing concern. Delta 8 edibles look like the kind of sugary, fruit-flavored gummy candy toddlers devour by the handful. But pediatricians say these products — packaged

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Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association Calls for Sensible Hemp Industry Regulation

Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association Calls for Sensible Hemp Industry Regulation

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Cannabis NewsDecember 12, 2024

Governor Pritzker is scheduled to hold a press conference on Friday to address issues in the hemp industry. The Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, comprising retailers, growers, manufacturers, and distributors, advocates for smart regulation to protect public safety, ensure consumer access

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DEA Judge Provides Timeline for Witness Testimony in Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

DEA Judge Provides Timeline for Witness Testimony in Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

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Cannabis NewsDecember 11, 2024

DEA Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney has ordered witness testimony to begin in the matter of marijuana’s federal classification as a Schedule I controlled substance on Tuesday, January 22, 2025. Barring a stay in the proceedings, witness testimony will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and

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California’s cannabis task force seizes over $19 million in illegal cannabis and products in recent operations

California’s cannabis task force seizes over $19 million in illegal cannabis and products in recent operations

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Cannabis NewsDecember 11, 2024

Continuing the state’s efforts to address the illegal cannabis market, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) recently seized a combined total of more than $19 million of illegally grown cannabis and illegally manufactured cannabis products

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Liquor Stores Make Room for Cannabis and CBD Beverages

Liquor Stores Make Room for Cannabis and CBD Beverages

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Cannabis NewsDecember 10, 2024

The cannabis and CBD beverage industry has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by increasing legalization, consumer interest in wellness alternatives and the desire for new ways to experience relaxation and socialization. Grand View Research valued the global cannabis beverage market at $1.16

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FVKD Calls Out FOX4 for Falsely Portraying Its Products

FVKD Calls Out FOX4 for Falsely Portraying Its Products

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Cannabis NewsDecember 10, 2024

FVKD products were inaccurately portrayed in a story broadcast by FOX4 Dallas on December 5, 2024. FVKD products are legal hemp products. Each of FVKD’s products are tested by Armstrong Forensic Laboratory and meets the standards established by strict regulations. Many law enforcement agencies use

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US (OH): $191M in sales for Ohio since August, state reveals

US (OH): $191M in sales for Ohio since August, state reveals

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Cannabis NewsDecember 9, 2024

Ohio dispensaries have sold nearly $200 million in adult-use marijuana since the program launched in August, according to new state data. Product sales hit $191 million by the end of November with over 2.5 million receipts on the books, the Division of Cannabis Control reported last week. Adults 21

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