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What would economic justice look like if Cannabis were legalized in NH?

What would economic justice look like if Cannabis were legalized in NH?

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Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023

New Hampshire is the only New England state that has yet to legalize cannabis for recreational use. Lawmakers in support of legalization have put forth a number of proposals over the years, but there hasn’t been a significant push for economic justice for people disproportionately affected by

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Cannabis now and where it goes next

Cannabis now and where it goes next

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Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2023

Cannabis sales in the US are continuing their run of impressive growth. Sales hit $30 billion in 2022, and by New Frontier Data’s account they will reach between $58 billion and $70 billion by 2030 depending on the pace of legal reform. Legal cannabis is still expanding its geographical footprint as

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Sky Labs fined $100k and loses Cannabis License

Sky Labs fined $100k and loses Cannabis License

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Cannabis NewsJuly 7, 2023

The problem is the latest in a string of issues at Sky Labs. Longtime Michigan edibles maker Sky Labs has been fined $100,000 and had its medical processing permit revoked by the state Cannabis Regulatory Agency after 20 milligrams of its mislabeled gummies were consumed by a four-year-old child

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Medical, but hold the Marijuana: new CBD source found in Brazil

Medical, but hold the Marijuana: new CBD source found in Brazil

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Cannabis NewsJuly 6, 2023

In a laboratory tucked away on a sprawling university campus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian molecular biologist Rodrigo Moura Neto is running tests on a seemingly ordinary plant with a potent secret. The fast-growing, homely plant, Trema micrantha blume, is native to the Americas, where it is

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STEM insights from engineers and scientists pioneering Cannabis

STEM insights from engineers and scientists pioneering Cannabis

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Cannabis NewsJuly 6, 2023

The foundations of this sector are science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. To prove it, we’re highlighting a few intrepid cannabis entrepreneurs using their background in STEM to innovate the emerging industry. Nohtal Partansky, Founder and CEO, Sorting Robotics I’m an aerospace engineer

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Overuse of Marijuana linked to surgery complications and death

Overuse of Marijuana linked to surgery complications and death

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Cannabis NewsJuly 6, 2023

Clinical overuse of marijuana is linked to a variety of complications after major elective surgery, including blood clots, stroke, breathing difficulties, kidney issues and even death, a new study found. “Our findings complement previous studies that have identified significant associations between

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CBD promises health benefits without the Buzz

CBD promises health benefits without the Buzz

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Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2023

Since Ohio legalized CBD in 2019, there has been a significant decrease in farming and producing medical hemp but an increase in the quality of CBD products and distribution. CBD – cannabidiol – is derived from medical hemp, which is a cannabis sativa plant with less than 0.3% THC – the compound

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Scientists Identify Viroid-Resistant Purple Cannabis Strain

Scientists Identify Viroid-Resistant Purple Cannabis Strain

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Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2023

A strain of cannabis appears to be resistant to HLVd, and turns purple as it fights the viroid. While humans battle COVID, cannabis plants face an equally devastating threat: Hop latent viroid (HLVd), a viroid that occurs worldwide in hops, but in recent years jumped to cannabis, destroying THC

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Survivor says Cannabis use ‘was the best thing’ during Cancer

Survivor says Cannabis use ‘was the best thing’ during Cancer

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Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023

Cannabis use played a crucial role in Kim Stuck’s breast cancer journey, as she told CURE. “I know from my personal experience, it was the best thing that I could have ever done,” she said. “I don't think I could have made it through without cannabis. I couldn't even imagine not having cannabis

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From Amazon to Cannabis: redefining supply chains for efficiency & compliance

From Amazon to Cannabis: redefining supply chains for efficiency & compliance

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Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023

Unlocking Success: The Crucial Role of Logistics in Navigating Cannabis Supply Chain Challenges. (Benzinga) Given the state-by-state regulation and fragmented nature of cannabis supply chains, logistics play a vital role in overcoming challenges posed by compliance and regulatory requirements

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AI Tech is revolutionizing CBD quality assurance

AI Tech is revolutionizing CBD quality assurance

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Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023

AI Tech Is Revolutionizing CBD Quality Assurance. The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) and the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) have formed a strategic partnership with Chem ID Ltd, a provider of chemical data standardisation, validation, and traceability solutions. Chem ID's​ cloud

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Tech Firm offers safe cash handling toolkit as Oregon Cannabis remains hotbed for crime

Tech Firm offers safe cash handling toolkit as Oregon Cannabis remains hotbed for crime

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Cannabis NewsJune 28, 2023

PORTLAND - Narrowport is a financial technology startup that is pioneering financial solutions that aim to make cash-intensive businesses safer - starting with cannabis. Because of recent violent incidents, the company has launched a new asset for the cannabis industry in Oregon, called the Safe

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Fibromyalgia patients find relief from oral THC treatment

Fibromyalgia patients find relief from oral THC treatment

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Cannabis NewsJune 27, 2023

The findings on fibromyalgia come via researchers in Germany. Patients suffering from a condition characterized by pain and fatigue could find relief in the form of oral THC treatment, according to newly published research. The study, published in the German medical journal Schmerz and conducted by

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Hancock spent $200K from share in Medicinal Marijuana factory on revitalization grants

Hancock spent $200K from share in Medicinal Marijuana factory on revitalization grants

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Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023

William Weller slapped on a fresh layer of paint, purchased a new storefront sign and energized his marketing efforts of his florist and gift shop — one of the many businesses the town of Hancock helped with money made from medical marijuana. "We were able to do stuff like that where (Hancock) gave

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Benefits and potential risks of Delta 8, 9 and 10

Benefits and potential risks of Delta 8, 9 and 10

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Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023

Cannabis-derived products like delta-8 THC and delta-10 THC have flooded the US market – two immunologists explain the medicinal benefits and potential risks. These days you see signs for delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC and CBD, or cannabidiol, everywhere – at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops

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Jane Technologies launches innovative point-of-sale platform for Cannabis dispensaries

Jane Technologies launches innovative point-of-sale platform for Cannabis dispensaries

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Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023

Jane Technologies today announced the launch of its new point-of-sale platform that it says will improve the overall cannabis shopping experience with reliable online listings and in-store curated shopping recommendations. Everyone knows the pain. You found your favorite strain on your dispensary’s

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Statewide ‘Cannabis Cup’ competition begins in New Mexico

Statewide ‘Cannabis Cup’ competition begins in New Mexico

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Cannabis NewsJune 19, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE - Dozens of recreational marijuana manufacturers and sellers in New Mexico are pitting their products against one another to find out who’s doing it the best. High Times Magazine is behind the “Cannabis Cup” contest where the winners of each category will receive their own Cannabis Cup

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Hemp Seed market fueling innovation in various industries

Hemp Seed market fueling innovation in various industries

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Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023

What analysis has been conducted in the Hemp Seed market report to assess the implications of the COVID-19 impact, ongoing Russia-Ukraine war? This report studies the Hemp Seed market, covering market size for segment by type (Whole Hemp Seed, Hulled Hemp Seed, etc.), by application (Hemp Seed Cakes

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Shapiro administration awards more than $390,000 to grow PA Hemp industry

Shapiro administration awards more than $390,000 to grow PA Hemp industry

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Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023

Harrisburg - Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced $392,265 in grants to three agriculture nonprofits to fund projects aimed at growing fibre and food hemp markets, sales, and awareness in Pennsylvania. "Pennsylvania has been making history, building a new hemp industry from roots

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Growing the workforce: colleges add Cannabis studies programs to their offerings

Growing the workforce: colleges add Cannabis studies programs to their offerings

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Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023

As Illinois' cannabis industry grows, area community colleges are adding programs to prepare students for careers in the field. Oakton College in Des Plaines and Joliet Junior College both have jumped into cannabis studies, offering students certificate programs that equip them for jobs in

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