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Adults Are Using Cannabis More Than Ever - Cannabis News

Customers waited for the first medical marijuana dispensary in Massachusetts to open in Salem, on June 24. Image: Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff

Kay Lazar ~ The Boston Globe ~

Facility in Salem reports 1,500 patients in 2 months.

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Arkansas names 5 companies picked to grow medical marijuana - Cannabis News

16th Street Mall in Downtown Denver. Image: Pcharles via Wikimedia Common
Keith Coffman ~ Reuters ~
 
Supporters of a Denver ballot initiative to allow marijuana use at bars and other establishments have pulled the measure after city leaders and business groups agreed to discuss a compromise, the pro-pot group said on Thursday.
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How The Legal Cannabis Industry Is Tackling Sustainability

Aubrie Hill, left, with her mother, Vicki. Image via AL.com

Paul Gattis ~ AL.com ~

Some Alabama families have headed west, seeking access to various forms of medical marijuana that are unlawful to possess in their home state.
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Does the legal marijuana industry have a race problem?

Co-owners of the recreational marijuana store, Bud Nation, strive to maintain a diverse set of employees in an industry that is predominantly white. Image: Courtesy Bud Nation.

THC breathalyzer program could help police detect marijuana impairment

Steve DeAngelo at a protest in Oakland, California. Image: Glenn Halog/Flickr

The author of the Cannabis Manifesto dishes on racist drug laws, hemp jewelry, and California's weed-fueled world domination.

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Study seeks healthcare provider views on medical cannabis

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Arizona has reached a marijuana-legalization milestone, with more than 80,000 people now qualified to legally possess, grow, or sell pot for medicinal purposes.
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State to double number of medical Marijuana licenses

A 14-week online course offered by a B.C. university will teach students how to produce and distribute marijuana legally under new Canadian rules. Image via CBC.

With only 25 licensed distributors in Canada, teacher Tegan Adams says education a must for industry.

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American Veterinarian Group Gets Behind Cannabis Rescheduling

Beverly Love, who suffers from lupus and multiple sclerosis, uses CBD oil to ease her pain. (Photo: Shawn Weismiller via AL.com)
Quint Forgey ~ News21 via Al.com ~
 
Only recently, as the marijuana movement sweeps through statehouses, have previously forgotten and failed laws become political tinder for a new debate in the South.
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Poll: Overwhelming support for medical marijuana in Indiana – Cannabis News

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ANCHORAGE – Outside of Monday’s Marijuana Control Board meeting in Anchorage, people held signs that said things like: “respect the vote,” “cannabis is not spice,” and “support small growers.”
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This brand manufactured over 2 Million Pre-Rolls in 2022

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A new study is raising hackles about pot-laced edibles. The statistics really aren't as alarming as they seem.
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New Mexico sets record for Recreational Cannabis sales

Hundreds of Colorado veterans waited in a long line in Denver for free cannabis products. Image: CBS

CBS4 Denver ~

DENVER (CBS4) – Hundreds of Colorado veterans waited in a long line in Denver on Saturday for free cannabis products.
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North American canines unwittingly consuming more cannabis: study

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SALEM, Ore. — Governor Kate Brown signed a bill on Tuesday that will allow adults 21 and over to temporarily buy recreational marijuana at established medical pot dispensaries starting on October 1st, nearly a full year sooner than expected.
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North Dakota surprised by 97 letters of intent for medical marijuana centers - Cannabis News

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The group trying to legalize medical marijuana in Florida is making headway in getting the initiative on the ballot.
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Does CBD Hit Different for Women? The FDA Wants to Know

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Claire Hughes ~ Times Union ~
New York companies looking to legally produce medical marijuana and keep within new state regulations are partnering with professional trainers, to teach employees how to properly cultivate the plant.
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Florida Democrats call for state-run bank for medical marijuana industry - Cannabis News

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California cannabis activists announced on Thursday that they will soon file a state ballot initiative to legalize cannabis in 2016.
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Polish Bill to Legalize Medical Cannabis Reaches Parlimentary Committee

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The city of Arcata has created what is believed to be the nation’s first-ever land use designation specifically meant to promote and regulate the production of marijuana and cannabis-related products.
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There are 7,000 New Pot Smokers Every Day in the USA – Cannabis News

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Matt Levin ~ Houston Chronicle ~
 

Reimbursed Sales of Medical Cannabis in Germany Grew by 34% in 2020

Stanford Law School students prepare for a presentation on California marijuana policy options at the RAND Corp. office in Santa Monica, California, in May.  Photo:  Stanford Law School

Clifton B. Parker ~ Stanford University ~

Stanford law students offer an analysis on how California could most effectively implement marijuana legalization for recreational use if voters approve ballot measures on the issue in 2016.
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DIY Cannabis Products: What Can Really Make At Home?

Illinois state map and cannabis leaf
Joseph Edwards ~ WREX ~
 
The group says its goal is to serve as a credible voice and valued resource for the Illinois cannabis industry.
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Japan unit of Britain's Jazz Pharma starts phase III trial of Cannabis

Bill Levin poses in the sanctuary at The First Church of Cannabis. (Photo: Kelly Wilkinson/The Star file photo)
Stephanie Wang and Michael Anthony Adams ~ IndyStar.com ~

Legal experts question whether church can overcome hurdles in challenging Indiana's marijuana laws.

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