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A Judge accepts the Biden administration's dubious argument for banning Gun possession by Marijuana users

T-shirts for sale in Albion, Ill. declare that though Albion has a medical marijuana farm, residents can't buy alcohol in local stores. | Becky Schlikerman/Sun-Times
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If you want a bottle of booze in downstate Albion, you have to drive out of town.
But the Edwards County town of less than 2,000 residents is the site of a huge medical marijuana farm.
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Pot for pain relief? What Cannabis can (and can’t) do for chronic pain

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If public opinion is any indication, nationwide marijuana legalization might not be such a pipe dream after all.
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Losing Control Over Depression? CBD Could Help.

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In California this week, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors revised its water code to declare marijuana cultivation a form of water waste.
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The green gold rush: Could Africa be on the verge of a weed race?

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Exhibitors at  cannabis expo in New York City 'play the game' when it comes to displaying their wares
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What Is Cannabidivarin (CBDV) And Is It The Next Big Thing?

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Medical marijuana is a multibillion dollar industry and hundreds of hungry entrepreneurs are ready to make it a reality in Hawaii.
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Missouri to begin accepting personal Marijuana cultivation applications by Feb. 6

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Becky Schlikerman ~ Chicago Sun Times
 
It’s an industry, they say, that’s too new to have a glass ceiling. And for many women, that’s a good reason to get into the booming legal marijuana business.
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Germany unveils cannabis legalization plan, with caveats

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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Language in a proposal to amend Ohio's constitution and legalize sale, use and possession of marijuana in the state has employers antsy over the impact it could have, despite a legal analysis that says they will retain strong workplace control.
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High fashion: Put your weed in this designer purse to mask the smell – Marijuana News

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Lawmakers are prepping for what could turn into a marijuana vote-a-rama Wednesday, sources say.
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Vermont to initiate hemp testing pilot program – Cannabis News

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The state has a year until it begins issuing licenses for businesses selling recreational marijuana. Between now and then, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Board is home to a new body developing regulations: the Marijuana Control Board.
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California lawmaker pushes ‘Cannabis Cafes’ in new Bill

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The exhibit halls of the Chicago Hilton and Towers were packed with vendors offering a glimpse of the world as it’s about to become in Illinois, from lemonade to honey to krispie treats
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Marijuana In College: Why Universities Are Offering Cannabis-Focused Classes (And Where You Can Find Them) - Cannabis News

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“Cannabis is spurring on an ag-tech revolution,” said Troy Dayton, CEO of ArcView Group, a cannabis-industry research firm in Oakland, California.
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HempRise’s Indiana Facility Completion Nears

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Following months of wrangling, the Colorado Department of Agriculture has secured a permit from federal drug enforcement officials to import industrial hemp seed from foreign countries.
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3 Best Marijuana Stocks to Buy in 2021

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They urge states to heed lessons from alcohol, tobacco industries
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Pet Medical Cannabis bill introduced in Rhode Island

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Eric Hartley ~ Las Vegas Review-Journal
 
After spending months in limbo, waiting for the state to hash out rules for testing medical marijuana, laboratories might be able to get to work soon.
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Medical marijuana growers can apply in New York

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ALBANY – The state Department of Health announced Monday it is accepting applications from businesses interested in becoming registered organizations to manufacture and dispense medical marijuana in New York.
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