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Kamala Harris says Weed will be Legal if Elected
Politics
Merry Jane spoke with doctors, people living with endometriosis, and creators of cannabis wellness products to learn how the plant can provide real relief for the complex ailment.
Ohio: Hemp manufacturing facility planned for Cleveland's Glenville neighborhood - Cannabis News
Cannabis News
A new company plans to open a manufacturing facility next June that would make hemp products - building materials, carpet and insulation, disposable straws and utensils, clothing and even CBD oil.
In a first, Mass. financial institution to offer banking for recreational marijuana - Cannabis News
Massachusetts
As the state works through the final steps of launching the recreational cannabis market, the industry will now have a financial institution in the state to put all that cash.
Most Doctors, Nurses And Pharmacists Support Legalizing Marijuana, Poll Finds - Cannabis News
Medical News
A majority of physicians are in favor of legalizing marijuana nationwide, according to a newly published survey, and an even bigger supermajority back allowing medical cannabis.
What To Do With Leftover Marijuana Stems - Cannabis News
Culture & Arts
When it comes to cannabis, having leftover stems is just part of the package. Here’s how to use them.
Hemp CBD Market to More Than Double by 2022 - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
Brightfield Group, which has established itself as a thought leader in the CBD space, just announced projections for the hemp CBD industry to become a $5.7 billion market by next year, with a projection of growth by nearly 40x to $22 billion by 2022.
Marijuana Bill Approved By Congressional Committee, Despite Drug Conviction Restriction Dispute - Cannabis News
National Issues
A powerful U.S. House panel that oversees federal drug enforcement efforts approved a bill on Thursday to require the Department of Justice and Attorney General Jeff Sessions to begin issuing more licenses to grow marijuana for research.
Marijuana Bill Approved By Congressional Committee, Despite Drug Conviction Restriction Dispute - Cannabis News
Politics
A powerful U.S. House panel that oversees federal drug enforcement efforts approved a bill on Thursday to require the Department of Justice and Attorney General Jeff Sessions to begin issuing more licenses to grow marijuana for research.
Nonprofit Wants to Teach Cannabis and Dispensary Sign Language - Cannabis News
Activism
For those new to using cannabis, learning all the slang and scientific terms around the plant can be tough - but imagine how hard it'd be to learn "cannabinoid" if you couldn't hear at all?
Swiss nurture cannabis for medicinal use - Cannabis News
World News
The Swiss government has backed easier access to medicinal cannabis, and even the right-wing Swiss People's Party, traditionally an advocate of total abstinence, seems to support making life easier for patients for whom it is proven the drug works.
Vets' medical marijuana debate revived - Cannabis News
Politics
Medical marijuana for veterans is having another moment on Capitol Hill.
Pairing pot: What marijuana is right for your meal? - Cannabis News
Culture & Arts
Now that chefs are exploring how weed might go together with their food, some are working out pairing sequences based not on how the different marijuana strains taste, but the effect they’ll likely have on their guests.
Missouri Will Vote on Medical Marijuana This November - Cannabis News
Missouri
All three ballot measures would legalize, regulate and tax medical cannabis, with some key differences.
When It Comes to Medical Marijuana, Veterans Often Have to Improvise - Cannabis News
Activism
"The VA, they just throw pills at you. When I started using cannabis, it was completely different. Now I participate in my life. I'm active. I actually care. It's a complete 180 now."
Marijuana referendum questions go to voters Nov. 6 in 16 Wisconsin counties, two cities - Cannabis News
Politics
When voters in 16 Wisconsin counties and two cities go to the polls Nov. 6 they will join a nationwide debate by marking their ballots for or against legalizing marijuana use either for medical reasons or personal recreation.
This New Jersey school is now letting students minor in marijuana (really) - Cannabis News
Cannabis News
"This is a growing industry and we want to prepare our students from a variety of academic viewpoints."

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