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Ohio Officials Seek Public Comments on Medical Cannabis Conditions
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Medical News
Ohio is now taking written comments on the qualifying conditions it is thinking of adding to the medical cannabis program.  Through February 26, residents of Ohio will have a chance to comment on conditions including autism, Huntington’s disease, panic disorder with agoraphobia, restless leg syndrome, spasticity and spasms, and terminal illness. Th
Small NY hemp growers feel the pinch of regulations, fees
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Business & Finance
Jeanette Miller says she’s one of hundreds of farmers who were encouraged to devote acreage to an up-and-coming crop that held promise, but is now watching it all slip away. Miller, who operates Eclectic Farmstead in Newfane in western New York, said farmers spent upward of $50,000 to cover costs associated with growing hemp and were waiting for th
How to Understand CBD Lingo
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Cannabis News
It wasn’t too long ago that if you asked somebody what CBD was, they would look at you with a puzzled expression on their face. Today, CBD is on everyone’s lips, dominating the conversation on medical cannabis and its therapeutic effects and being touted as a health supplement at nutrition stores. It can also be purchased online and found in depart
State, local marijuana industry breaks records in 2020, doubling 2019 revenue
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Cannabis News
In 2020, Norman’s medical marijuana industry quickly proved to be an emerging market. The marijuana industry locally and statewide more than doubled its revenue compared to 2019, as the state’s new industry grew to one of the biggest marijuana markets in the country. While some attribute the industry’s success to the COVID-19 pandemic, others sugge
Will California Really Ban Smokable Hemp?
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Politics
A total ban on smokable hemp products makes little sense. The state has time to think this through and come up with a better solution. A few weeks back, I wrote a post entitled “California Tries Again with CBD“, in which I discussed a new piece of legislation (AB-45) introduced to ostensibly provide a regulatory framework for the manufacture and sa
Study: The More Dispensaries a County Has, the Fewer Opioid-Related Deaths
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Politics
Cannabis advocates have long called for allowing people to treat pain with marijuana rather than opioids. A new study shows that this is exactly what happens when you give people the freedom to choose between the two. The study, published in The British Medical Association Journal, found that in United States counties, medical or recreational canna
Report Finds Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Not Associated With Adverse Social Effects
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Cannabis News
A report published this month by the Cato Institute has found no association between the legalization of recreational marijuana and certain adverse social effects. The report, “The Effect of State Marijuana Legalization: 2021 Update,” was published online by the libertarian-leaning think tank on February 2. The report builds on an earlier review of
New Mexico legalization bill for recreational use cannabis clears House committee
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Politics
A House legislative committee on Monday debated two bills legalizing cannabis for recreational use in New Mexico, ultimately sending one along to the House Taxation Revenue Committee and tabling the other.  HB 12 and HB 17 both would have legalized cannabis for recreational use in New Mexico while taking different approaches to licensing and regula
Michigan’s marijuana industry surpasses Oregon in cannabis jobs, report says
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Business & Finance
More than 18,000 workers are employed in Michigan’s marijuana industry, nearly double the number of cannabis jobs in the state a year ago, according to a new cannabis industry jobs report. “There are now more cannabis workers than cops in Michigan,” said the fifth annual Leafly jobs report, released Tuesday. “In a state known for its auto industry,
Cannabis Concentrates: How To Choose The Right Gear
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Cannabis News
The best thing to do is to start with the basics. Gradually, you can move to more complex gear if you want to take your experience to the next level. Concentrates are perhaps the trickiest form of cannabis you may come across. They are highly potent, and the consumption techniques are also complicated, whether you choose to smoke, vape, or dab. Sti
Social Media’s Effect On Cannabis Stocks
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Cannabis News
By building a positive presence on social media, stock traders may unwittingly become attracted to a company. Can a social media profile improve a company’s stock performance? The market saw what happened on Reddit boards with GameStop stock as traders chatted with each other about shorting the stock. Could a company that is active on social media,
Dispensary Construction: How Much Does It Cost?
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Business & Finance
As a dispensary builder, one of the most common questions we’re asked is: How much does it cost to build a cannabis dispensary? We usually answer that question with about 20 questions of our own, because no two cannabis retail stores are the same. Even when we build dispensaries for national companies that specify the same design and finishes, we f
Seriously, Every Country in the World Should Have Dispensaries
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Politics
Medical cannabis legalization can come in many forms, and as such, not all medical cannabis programs, like dispensaries, are created equal. On one end of the medical cannabis policy spectrum are countries that only permit limited use of CBD medicines/products. Technically those countries have legalized medical cannabis, however, only in an extremel
What You Need to Know About Virginia’s Adult-Use Bill
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Politics
Legalizing and taxing commercial cannabis sales in Virginia could generate between $154 and $308 million by the fifth year of sales. Here’s what else you might find interesting. On February 5th, state lawmakers voted to legalize cannabis in Virginia and establish a recreational market. Both chambers’ initiative would legalize possession of an ounce
Sexy Stoner Gifts for Valentine’s Day
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Cannabis News
This Valentine’s Day, expensive dinners at fancy restaurants are out, and sexy, stoned nights at home are in—and that’s fine with us. For couples who enjoy using cannabis together, the possibilities are endless. Plus, let’s be real: plenty of us would rather receive something weed-related instead of a cliché heart shaped box of chocolates from the
More Than Half Of North Carolina Adults Support Legal Recreational Marijuana
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Politics
More than half of North Carolinians who responded to a recent survey said that they supported the legalization of recreational marijuana in their state, according to a poll conducted by Elon University. The survey found even stronger support for reducing penalties for marijuana offenses and the legalization of cannabis for medicinal purposes. The s
Smokable Hemp Bill Introduced in New York
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Politics
New York legislators have introduced a bill that would legalize smokable hemp flower, something that was conspicuously left out of the state’s recent suite of hemp regulations.  Earlier this week, A2682/S4340 passed the state legislature’s Health Committee and advanced to the Codes Committee. The bill, introduced by State Assemblywoman Donna Lupard
The Bahamas Moves Towards Medical Cannabis
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Politics
Momentum is building towards a decision concerning legalising medical cannabis and industrial hemp in The Bahamas. The Bahamas is a country within the Lucayan Archipelago of the West Indies in the Atlantic, north of Cuba. Home to around 389,000, it consists of more than 700 islands and cays. The Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Minnis  said last week

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