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Australia's number 1 hemp skincare brand's CBD cleanser and serum has a waitlist of over 27,000

An inside look of Dixie Elixir's grow room in Denver. The edibles manufacturer makes 40 different products, from THC-infused soda to gourmet chocolate, yet it all starts with the cannabis plant. IMAGE: Will Yakowicz
 
Entrepreneurs are trying to boost sales by steering pot toward the Whole Foods crowd.
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Hemp oil is packed with healthy fatty acids - here's why that's great news for your skin and heart

A file photo of a marijuana-infused cookie in Denver, Colorado. (Erin Hull, The Denver Post)
Jesse Paul  ~ The Denver Post ~

Levy Thamba, 19, leaped to his death last year after eating marijuana-infused cookies.

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Could a legal quirk bring cannabis tourism to Switzerland?

Conservation police officer Leo Finn (right) inspects a backpack from a group of teens who were walking off trail at Starved Rock State Park. Though this search came up clean, marijuana and other drug use has increased at some state parks.  NewsTribune photo/Scott Anderson
Tom Collins ~ NewsTribune.com ~
 
For state Conservation Police, finding nature lovers not only carrying cannabis but sometimes firing it up in plain sight is not unusual.
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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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Should doctors be able to recommend Marijuana remotely? Board vote exposes rift with lawmakers

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Rebecca Puddy ~ The Australian ~

Once believed to be the drug of choice for free-spirited youth, cannabis is more popular with older people than ever before.
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We need simpler, smarter Cannabis law and regulation

Shayne Lynn, founder of Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc. gives the Free Press a first look at a grow pod at his facility in Milton. The pod will grow a strain of cannabis high in CBD, known for providing relief from seizures among other things. The strain is also low in THC, the better know substance that gets you high.  (Photo: RYAN MERCER/FREE PRESS)

Paris Achen ~ Burlington Free Press ~

The number of Vermont residents using dispensaries has increased six-fold since 2013.

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Cannabis advocates push senators to ease draft bill’s tax burden

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the California Democratic Party Convention on May 16, 2015. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
 
A panel chaired by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes to guide the debate on the legalization of marijuana in California with an emphasis on limiting children’s access to cannabis, reducing illegal activity and tightly regulating the drug's growth and sales.
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Ireland: People with chronic pain want access to medical cannabis

Durham Police Commissioner Ron Hogg with Teeside cannabis activists in 2014 (Photo via The Independent)

James Cusick ~ The Independent ~

Ron Hogg will now only intervene if Durham growers are being 'blatant'.

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Marijuana Products, thousands in cash taken in Robbery

Bob Leeds, co-owner of Sea of Green Farms, shows some of the marijuana he produces during a tour of his growing operation in Seattle, Washington June 30, 2014. (Reuters/Jason Redmond)
 
A growing number of retirees are factoring in the legalization of pot when choosing where to spend their golden years.
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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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Brittney Griner’s case was difficult for U.S. negotiators for one key reason: She was guilty

 Veterans and their supporters march in Olympia to raise awareness of veterans PTSD and suicide issues. Steve Bloom/Staff Photographer
Jordan Schrader ~ The News Tribune ~
 
An overhaul of Washington State’s medical-marijuana system adds PTSD and traumatic brain injuries to the conditions a medical provider can cite in authorizing the drug.
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A Look at the Two Missouri Dispensaries That Launched the State’s First Medical Cannabis Sales

Sign at Denver dispensary. Photo: WeedWorthy.com
 
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday voted 16-14 on an amendment that would prevent federal funds from being used to prohibit or penalize financial institutions that provide services to marijuana businesses in states where it’s legal.
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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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Europe’s first THC adult-use Cannabis trial set to launch in January 2023 after four month delay

Former Eugene TV anchor, reporter and producer, Cyd Maurer posted a video on her website askmeaboutmarijuana.com after she was fired from KEZI. (Image courtesy of Cyd Maurer)
 
The morning weekend anchor at Eugene's ABC affiliate says she was fired in late May after testing positive for marijuana.
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South African Cannabis industry poised for huge growth in 2023

Nyhavn canal as seen from Kongens Nytorv square, Copenhagen, Denmark, Northern Europe. (Photo: Mstyslav Chernov)
 
New figures from the Danish National Institute of Public Health show that cannabis use is up among high school students while drinking is down.
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Florida Democrats call for state-run bank for medical marijuana industry - Cannabis News

Sow The Seeds of Victory. Image Courtesy: East Bay Express
 
California cannabis activists announced on Thursday that they will soon file a state ballot initiative to legalize cannabis in 2016.
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Mexico Supreme Court says ban on recreational marijuana unconstitutional - Cannabis News

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Kathleen Burke ~ MarketWatch ~
 
Spot will be aired late Monday during ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on ABC Denver affiliate.
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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 ~
 

New Jersey Gov. Christie legalizes pot for treating PTSD – Cannabis News

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Despite a recent change regarding the use of cannabis oil for the sick, one state representative doubts Alabama will ever legalize recreational marijuana.
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