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Wisconsin Governor pardons several with cannabis convictions
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Politics
Tony Evers, the first-term Democrat, has been a vocal supporter of bringing cannabis legalization to Wisconsin. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Friday announced dozens of new pardons, including nine for individuals previously convicted for cannabis-related offenses. “There is power in redemption and forgiveness, especially for folks who’ve been workin
Marijuana breathalyzers: Cannabix Technologies correlates THC in breath & blood in new experimental study
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Technology
Cannabix Technologies Inc. reported that it has successfully tested a supplemental version of its FAIMS technology for the detection of delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and related analytes in human breath in an independent experimental study. (Benzinga) The study showed a correlation between breath samples collected and analyzed with Cannabix har
Ballot measure to allow Missouri voters to decide future of recreational cannabis
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Politics
There are more than 181,000 Missourians carrying medical marijuana cards. Missouri marijuana laws could soon go up in smoke after "Legal Missouri 2022" delivered enough signatures to put recreational marijuana on the ballot this November. There are more than 181,000 Missourians carrying medical marijuana cards currently. “There’s certainly a lot mo
South Carolina’s medical marijuana bill ruled unconstitutional, but sponsor vows to keep fighting
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Politics
On May 4, 2022, South Carolina’s medical marijuana bill — SB 150, also known as the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act — was ruled unconstitutional by the state’s House of Representatives. The constitutional challenge was mounted by Rep. John McCravy, who argued that because the bill involves the creation of a new tax, specifically on medical ca
Israeli company to unveil psilocybin nasal spray system
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Medical News
A modern approach to delivering small doses of psilocybin for the treatment of mental conditions is coming to fruition in Israel. Israeli biopharmaceutical company Madrigal Mental Care will unveil novel nanotechnology to deliver psilocybin via nasal spray for the treatment and prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at Biomed Israel 202
Schumer pushes back release for Senate legalization bill
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Politics
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is backtracking after saying the legislation would be unveiled this month. The wait for the Senate’s version of a cannabis legalization bill will continue for months, with Democratic leaders in the chamber indicating Thursday that it will come sometime in the summer. According to The Hill, Senate Majo
With a $120 million war chest, Brightseed is unlocking the fat-fighting power of hemp
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Technology
The AI-powered company is unlocking the hidden healing potential of plants by finding active compounds that could target specific conditions. Next up: diabetes and sleep disorders. For six weeks in July 2017, Lee Chae, a Stanford-educated plant biologist, sat at his kitchen table in San Francisco—where he can smell and hear the Pacific Ocean—and op
Grow-lamp-loving, water-sucking marijuana plants aren’t so green
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Technology
Pot’s energy, water use is under scrutiny Marijuana’s reputation is about as green as they come. Not only is it an oxygen-producing and carbon-dioxide-absorbing plant, its alternative-medicine bona fides and hippie ethos are often associated with the environmental movement. Yet cannabis plants suck up around twice as much water as maize, soybeans,
Legal U.S. states are rushing to study the mental health impact of high-potency cannabis
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Medical News
There are several studies on the topic of cannabis concentrates and psychosis expected this year. Cannabis legalization has picked up speed in the U.S. over the last few years. The topic has become one of those unlikely things that people with differing political parties agree on, a substance that is now accepted, if not embraced, by many. Still, p
State-by-state guide to cannabis age requirements
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Politics
While you may want to buy legal cannabis at the age of 18, that will be quite impossible since provisions and policies put in place by weed legalized states do not permit it. Election Day 2012 saw voters in Colorado approve a ballot initiative to legalize the recreational sale and use of cannabis. This bold step by the citizens of Colorado saw the
stupidDOPE launches cannabis + CBD industry focused big data & content distribution agency
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Technology
StupidDOPE LLC (or “stupidDOPE") announced today the launch of an in-house brand marketing, content distribution and big data advertising agency serving the Cannabis and CBD industry. With a focus on big data and content distribution partnerships within the cannabis industry, the lifestyle brand will help companies intelligently target and engage i
Medical cannabis bill likely dead in South Carolina legislature
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Politics
An effort to save a bill that would legalize medical cannabis in South Carolina failed on Wednesday in the state legislature, dimming its prospects this year. The State newspaper of Columbia, South Carolina reports that “House lawmakers on Wednesday voted 59-55 against an appeal proposed by House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford, D-Richland, to keep
What’s next for cannabis, THC and Delta-8 in Tennessee?
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Politics
Hemp and CBD are legal in Tennessee but marijuana (medical and recreationional) is not. So where does this leave Delta-8? A Tennessee lawmaker proposed a bill this legislatative session that would have regulated and taxed Delta-8 products, but the bill didn’t make it out of committee. Meanwhile, stores selling Delta-8, CBD and hemp products are cro
Cannabis-focused crypto startup is launching an NFT community
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Technology
Despite the recent spike in interest in the cannabis industry, startups still experience difficulties when it comes to setting up businesses. Similar to crypto institutions, cannabis businesses struggle to access financial services from banks and other payment providers. These businesses would either be denied financial services outright or have to
Copperstate Farms introduces new cannabis brand Jukebox
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Business & Finance
Jukebox will replace the Copperstate cartridge line and expand the product suite to include cartridges, pre-rolls, edibles and pre-packed flower. Original link
Don’t believe the high: FDA issues warning over misleading legal weed claims
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Medical News
Food and Drug Administration ‘concerned’ about unproven health claims and packaging that appeals to children The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings to companies selling products including delta-8 THC, a cannabis compound, for making unsupported claims about the health benefits of the items. The FDA said even though there is v
This Web3 platform could help craft cannabis compete against big business
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Technology
Digital marketplaces may allow small cannabis farmers follow in the footsteps of successful craft brewers. As legalized weed becomes massive business, California's small cannabis farmers have been left in the dust by vertically-integrated brands and national conglomerates. Now, in a move that resembles the strategic alignment of the craft beer move
The risks of low birth weight, preterm birth and other complications are enough for OB/GYNs to counsel against smoking weed while pregnant.
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Medical News
Smoking weed during pregnancy significantly can increase the risk of low birth weight, preterm delivery and requiring neonatal intensive care, according to a recent study published in JAMA. The tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, in marijuana will pass through your system to your baby and may harm your baby’s development. If you are planning to get pregn

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