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Interest in medical marijuana use in Missouri has exceeded state’s estimates - Cannabis News
Medical News
Interest in medical marijuana use has far outpaced expectations only five months into Missouri’s new program.
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Directs Lawmakers To Consider Marijuana Legalization In Special Session - Cannabis News
Cannabis News
The governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is calling the legislature into special session this month to consider adult-use marijuana legalization.
Here’s how three entrepreneurs are building a marijuana business from the ground up - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
They are a New England-based land use lawyer, an athlete-turned-gym sock entrepreneur, and a marijuana grower. Now, they are budding marijuana entrepreneurs with one store open and two more on the way.
Canada: Shoppers Drug Mart expands medical cannabis online sales to East Coast - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
Canadian pharmacy giant Shoppers Drug Mart has expanded its online medical cannabis platform to Canada's East Coast.
Wave of European Cannabis firms to list in 2020, analyst says - Cannabis News
World News
Up to five companies active in the cannabis industry could go public in 2020 in Europe, a continent whose stock markets have largely missed out on the North-American “pot stocks” frenzy, a leading industry analyst said on Thursday.
Federal Watchdog Agency Weighs In On USDA Speeding Up Hemp Regulations - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) pushes ahead to finalize regulations for hemp, a key federal watchdog agency released an assessment of the department’s rulemaking process and seemed to agree that it’s in the public’s interest to expedite implementation.
Researchers explore link between medical marijuana and weight loss - Cannabis News
Medical News
While you may think of the munchies and weight gain with pot, research shows the opposite.
The complete guide to CBD (cannabidiol) - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
CBD (cannabidiol) is a therapeutic compound produced by cannabis. It is commonly extracted and processed into oils, gummies, topicals, and other products that have no doubt sparked your curiosity. And with curiosity comes a load of questions.
The 'Father of Cannabis Research' on the Untapped Potential of Marijuana as Medicine - Cannabis News
Science
Raphael Mechoulam discovered THC over 50 years ago. Decades later, he's still convinced cannabis could help millions.
Study: Cannabis Shown to Reduce Headaches, Migraines - Cannabis News
Medical News
A study from Washington State University has found inhaled cannabis reduces self-reported headache and migraine severity by 49.6 percent and 47.3 percent, respectively.
Illegal pot sales outpace legal cannabis in California - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
Access and affordability are key issues in the Golden State.
Idaho governor OKs hemp transportation across state - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday issued an executive order aligning Idaho law enforcement activities with federal law to allow the transport of hemp across the state, but one lawmaker says parts of the order appear to violate the U.S. Constitution.
Vangst Cannabis Salary Report Shows Which Jobs Are In Demand - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
Cannabis recruiting company Vangst just released its 2019 annual salary guide and as expected, as more states legalize medical or recreational cannabis sales, and nascent markets continue to mature, the cannabis job market is strong.
Law Enforcement Prepares For Legal Cannabis in Illinois - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
As Illinois prepares to legalize recreational marijuana, one group preparing for a cultural sea-change is the very group responsible for enforcing the new rules.
Holiday Gift Guide 2019: The Best Cannabis Gear For Travel - Cannabis News
Travel
While traveling with cannabis is still technically illegal -- even when you’re going to or coming from a legal state, products like smell-proof containers and luxe leather cases are essential for travelers willing to risk transporting their stash with subtlety.
Two-thirds of Americans support marijuana legalization - Cannabis News
Top Stories
Two-thirds of Americans say the use of marijuana should be legal, reflecting a steady increase over the past decade, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

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