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Thai Health Minister signs removal of cannabis and hemp from drug list
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Politics
  Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed an announcement to remove cannabis and hemp from its drugs list on Tuesday and the change will take effect 120 days after being published in the Royal Gazette. Mr Anutin said the Narcotics Control Board endorsed the Public Health Ministry’s draft announcement on the list of Category 5 narcotics an
Nearly 1 In 10 New Jobs In This State Came From The Cannabis Industry
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Politics
An analysis of state labor shows that, in this state, almost 1 out of 10 jobs was created by the medical marijuana industry. Legal marijuana is good for business. According to an analysis of state labor from Missouri, nearly 1 in 10 new jobs was linked to the state’s recently functional medical marijuana industry. The report shows some details of m
Ski slopes on federal lands in legal states have to walk a tightrope
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Cannabis News
You want to allow cananbis use but your business sits on Federal land, now what? Ski resorts are caught in the middle of murky legal issues surrounding state and federal cannabis policies. China Peak Mountain resorts have been forced to position some workers to enforce federal cannabis policies around their property. The recent happenings at this e
Legislation introduced to allow medical cannabis in Tennessee
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Politics
The state will give oversight of the medical cannabis program that will include the in-state cultivation, processing and sale of cannabis. NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - State Rep. Jason Powell filed legislation on Monday to propose an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution to allow medical cannabis, according to a news release. Powell, D-Nashville, said
Cannabis Impairs Your Ability to Think Says a New Study, Except They Admit They Don't Really Have Any Evidence to Support It
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Cannabis News
A new reefer madness study on cannabis reveals there is not much evidence to the claims. Did you hear about the latest study that claims, “using cannabis has negative impact on your ability to think’ and that ‘it may continue after you stopped using’. Yes, in essence, the study suggests that by using cannabis you will experience a detrimental effec
Unlocking The Payment Matrix Of The Cannabis Industry
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Business & Finance
The cannabis industry’s current operating standards mirror that of an illegal black market, especially when it comes to handling money, transactions, and banking. Transactional requirements are generally vague and there is a lack of understanding as to what is legal and what is not. Original link
Cannabis-based epilepsy medicine Epidyolex approved for use on Scottish NHS
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Medical News
  Scottish epilepsy patients as young as two could be given new cannabis-based medication today approved for use on the NHS. Health bosses have given the green light to Epidyolex, which can help treat the symptoms of a rare genetic disease affecting around one in 10,000 people. Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) causes tumours to grow in the body and
Michigan marijuana market evolves on different fronts
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Business & Finance
It has been a remarkably smooth and successful ride for Michigan’s cannabis industry, and regulators hope to keep it that way as the growing network of suppliers and sellers face an inevitable period of consolidation and stubborn competition from old-school street dealers who do not share their overhead and red-tape burdens. Original link
Software Effective Solutions Corporation Announces Acquisition of MedCana, Inc.
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Business & Finance
New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Software Effective Solutions Corporation (OTC Pink: SFWJ) (“the Company”) announces the Acquisition of MedCana, Inc and appoints Jose Gabriel Diaz as New Chief Operating Officer and Director Software Effective Solutions, Inc announces the acquisition of MedCana Inc. and positions the Company
Cannabis consumer activists comment on legalization hearings in Harrisburg
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Politics
    HARRISBURG, PA,  State Senator Mike Regan began informational hearings on Monday at the Senate Law and Justice Committee on full cannabis legalization. “As neighboring states prepare to embrace all the benefits of cannabis reform, we in Pennsylvania are reminded of the continued impact of the criminalization of cannabis here in our state," said
Warwick officer arrested for selling marijuana
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Politics
The GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office arrested a Warwick Police Officer for selling marijuana while on duty and in uniform. Two counts of sale/distribution of marijuana, one count possession with intent to distribute marijuana, four counts possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, three counts violation of oath of o
Long-Term Cannabis Smoking Appears to Alter Lung Function, But Not Like Tobacco
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Medical News
A long-term study tracking just over a thousand participants has found regular cannabis smoking can change the function of your lungs as you age. Unlike smoking a cigarette, however, cannabis seems to impact a person's breathing in a slightly different way.  Over adulthood, tobacco smoking is associated with a progressive decline in how much air yo
New Brunswick endorses first eight marijuana businesses
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Cannabis News
  NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The city has endorsed eight applications to open recreational marijuana businesses here. The next step is for the applicants to obtain approval from the state. The applicants approved for licenses are Earth & Ivy, Puffin Store, Maryjayne's Touch, NB Green Delivery, LBOZ, NBFC, DC Vitality, and Fathom Cannabis, according to a p
Did Biden forget his promise to decriminalize weed? Here’s why advocates are concerned
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Politics
The fact that Biden’s Commerce Sec. is not focused on marijuana legalization has provoked cannabis advocates to question the President’s willingness to keep his promise. President Joe Biden’s Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo revealed in a recent interview with Politico that she has no updates on cannabis decriminalization that was promised during t
Smokable medical cannabis coming to Minnesota in March
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Politics
It’s been a long time coming, and finally, Minnesota will have smokable cannabis available for medical patients. Medical cannabis patients in Minnesota will see smokable cannabis flower in licensed retailers beginning next month, according to an announcement from state regulators. The Minnesota Department of Health said in a statement on Tuesday th
Claim of fentanyl-laced cannabis overdoses in Connecticut was false
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Politics
A claim that cannabis with Fentanyl in it was causing overdoses in Connecticut just got disproved, according to local media. Another alleged case of fentanyl-laced cannabis in Connecticut has gone up in smoke.  In this case, the false alarm came out of Connecticut, where an investigation has revealed that “nearly 40 Connecticut overdoses [that] wer
Researchers find association with cannabis and cataracts
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Medical News
Cannabis consumers who had used the drug 11 to 100 times or more were four to five years younger “when they developed cataracts than subjects who never used cannabis.” Researchers were not surprised by their recent findings, but argue added study is needed to determine if cannabis smoking, like cigarette smoking, is a risk factor for developing cat
Armed woman who posted snaps smoking weed on social media convicted
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Politics
Woman also ran her vehicle into a snowbank, with police reporting there was a clear cannabis smell coming from the car. It took only less than two hours for an Iowa jury to find a 23-year-old woman guilty of possessing firearms while being a cannabis user.   The physical evidence may have accounted for the rapid decision-making, including pictures

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