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Is It Hemp or Marijuana? New Scanner Gives Instant Answer

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The state has issued official signature petitions for a 2016 ballot measure that would legalize, regulate and tax the sale of marijuana.

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Kentucky state senator pre-files bill to legalize cultivation, possession and sale of marijuana – Marijuana News

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - A Louisville senator on Friday pre-filed the “Cannabis Freedom Act” to legalize and regulate the use of cannabis for people over 21 years old.

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Microsoft Makes a Marijuana Play – Cannabis News

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LINCOLN — Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson urged the state to stand firm against the legalization of recreational marijuana, citing concern for the health of young people and public safety of all Nebraskans.

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An Alcoholic’s Guide To Cannabis Consumption

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LINCOLN — Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson urged the state to stand firm against the legalization of recreational marijuana, citing concern for the health of young people and public safety of all Nebraskans.

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The future of hemp-derived cannabinoids

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The man who led the for-profit marijuana-legalization amendment that Ohioans soundly defeated on Nov. 3 says the campaign made two major mistakes: limiting growing sites to 10 owners and using the pot-head mascot Buddie.

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Election May Be a Turning Point for Legal Marijuana – Cannabis News

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When medical marijuana is legal statewide but illegal under federal law, things get tricky for patients.

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Combating An Overactive Bladder With THC And CBD

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ST. PAUL -- Severe pain soon will be a reason Minnesotans may use medical marijuana, something supporters say will reduce the need for powerful and often-dangerous prescription medicines.

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Cannabis sales flying high In NM

Nearly 13,500 signatures are needed for medical marijuana in North Dakota to be up for vote and Ray Morgan has no doubt they'll get there.

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What happens to Cannabis bills if Republicans take House and Senate?

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Families desperate to get access to a medicinal oil derived from marijuana urged legislators to legalize it at a tearful hearing Tuesday.

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Surgeon General States Support for Cannabis Decriminalization

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ATLANTIC CITY — Two days after lawmakers held the first public hearing discussing the idea of legalizing marijuana in New Jersey, the top four leaders of the state Legislature were split along party lines on how the state should approach the issue.

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Inside an alleged marijuana conspiracy aided by law enforcement for cash and cars

Nearly 13,500 signatures are needed for medical marijuana in North Dakota to be up for vote and Ray Morgan has no doubt they'll get there.

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5 Things You Should Know When Mixing Cannabis And Caffeine

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ST. PAUL -- Severe pain soon will be a reason Minnesotans may use medical marijuana, something supporters say will reduce the need for powerful and often-dangerous prescription medicines.

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Backers of legalizing marijuana in Massachusetts submit ballot signatures – Marijuana News

BOSTON — Proponents of legalizing recreational marijuana in Massachusetts said they submitted more than enough signatures Tuesday to the secretary of state's office to keep alive their hopes of putting the proposal before voters next year.

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What's New In Cannabis Culture?

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Parents who are even occasional weed users can face accusations of child neglect or abuse, and can risk losing their children as a result.

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London Mayor announces plan to study cannabis legalization

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Families desperate to get access to a medicinal oil derived from marijuana urged legislators to legalize it at a tearful hearing Tuesday.

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Case study: Can CBD oil shrink lung cancer tumors?

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The man who led the for-profit marijuana-legalization amendment that Ohioans soundly defeated on Nov. 3 says the campaign made two major mistakes: limiting growing sites to 10 owners and using the pot-head mascot Buddie.

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Costa Rica congress approves legalization of marijuana for medicinal use

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ATLANTIC CITY — Two days after lawmakers held the first public hearing discussing the idea of legalizing marijuana in New Jersey, the top four leaders of the state Legislature were split along party lines on how the state should approach the issue.

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Virginia Governor Announces Plans To Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Kate Douglas packages marijuana-infused edibles at Wana Brands in Boulder, CO. Image: Paul Aiken, Daily Camera

Preliminary data released from Boulder data analysis firm BDS Analytics has confirmed what tax revenues have already shown: Coloradans love legal pot.

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What Federal Cannabis Decriminalization Would Mean

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Sarah Palin believes America has more important things to worry about than the marijuana legalization debate.

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What will Maryland's legal Marijuana market look like? Lawmakers tackling multiple issues

The ribbon is cut on Dispensary 33, Chicago’s first medical marijuana dispensary. Image: Lisa Fielding, CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago’s first medical marijuana dispensary, Dispensary 33, officially opened its doors today at the corner of Clark and Argyle in what was once a pizza place.

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