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Fentanyl deaths rose faster in Colorado than most states
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Politics
Colorado’s current struggle with fentanyl isn’t unique among U.S. states, but it has been uniquely bad in its severity. Colorado elected officials have quickly ignited a conversation about fentanyl following the drug overdose deaths of five people in Commerce City. The synthetic opioid is commonly used to lace other drugs such as cocaine, heroin, m
Retailers seeking to offer recreational and medical cannabis can now apply for CT licenses
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Business & Finance
The application window opened Thursday for Connecticut retailers who want to participate in the recreational and medical cannabis markets. The state plans to license two general applicants and two social equity applicants as hybrid retailers. The application window for the lottery is open for 90 days and will close May 25. Social equity status is d
Ireland: People with chronic pain want access to medical cannabis
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Medical News
Advocates suffering from chronic pain have launched the ‘What About Us’ campaign outside Leinster House, the seat of the Irish parliament in Dublin. In Ireland, people with chronic pain are seeking legal access to medical cannabis, arguing that the current scheme is too restrictive. Ireland’s medical marijuana program has only three qualifying cond
State of Illinois asks public to help identify community organizations that will receive grants for marijuana revenues
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Politics
Nearly $2.5 billion has poured into Illinois since recreational marijuana became legal in 2020, and with every sale, part of the tax goes to help fund community organizations. As CBS 2’s Marie Saavedra reported Thursday night, you can play a role in deciding which groups get the money. One community group that has benefited from marijuana proceeds
Cannabis advocates push senators to ease draft bill’s tax burden
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Politics
Those who want to legalize it say high taxes would encourage illegal markets As top Senate Democrats finalize their plan for making marijuana legal across the country, industry and advocacy groups are urging a lower tax rate. They’re arguing that setting levies too high could allow an illegal market to keep flourishing and hit hard in some states t
Researchers say adolescent use of weed and amphetamines does not adversely affect future life success
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Medical News
Those who ditch their habits before the age of 30 “do not have lower economic and relationship success, and life quality.” A new study out of Australia suggests that the future life success of adolescent cannabis and amphetamine consumers is not affected if they break the habit before the age of 30. Individuals who stop in early adulthood “do not h
Welcome to the Crypto Cannabis Club
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Business & Finance
Crypto Cannabis Club is taking weed-themed NFTs to the next level, and it all started with bonding over weed and currency. Crypto Cannabis Club is a home for fans of cannabis and NFTs from all over the globe. In a short span of six months, the club has already amassed over 10,000 members, spending their days swapping stories, selling cannabis plant
California bill would protect cannabis users from employment discrimination
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Business & Finance
A new bill in California hopes to end discrimination against those who use cannabis outside of the workplace. California employers would be barred from discriminating against employees for cannabis use while off the job under legislation introduced last week. The measure, AB 2188, was introduced in the California Assembly by Democratic Assembly Mem
California bill would protect cannabis users from employment discrimination
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Politics
A new bill in California hopes to end discrimination against those who use cannabis outside of the workplace. California employers would be barred from discriminating against employees for cannabis use while off the job under legislation introduced last week. The measure, AB 2188, was introduced in the California Assembly by Democratic Assembly Mem
9 pros and cons of weed subscription boxes
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Cannabis News
Because we can buy cannabis paraphernalia from the internet very quickly, people are wondering if smoking subscription boxes are a worthwhile investment. Smoking cannabis has recently become one of the most popular hobbies in many states. Like any hobby, equipment and accessories are necessary to enjoy cannabis use thoroughly. This is particularly
US cannabis market soared in 2021, but was dragged down by New York
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Business & Finance
The US cannabis industry added more than 100,000 jobs last year, and the economic lift will only continue if states like New York get recreational programs off the ground, experts say. Americans spent nearly $25 billion on cannabis products in 2021, as the budding industry expanded by about 33 percent, adding more than 107,000 new jobs, according t
Md. House advances measure establishing marijuana referendum
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Politics
Democrats in the House of Delegates defeated Republican attempts to amend two marijuana legalization measures on Wednesday, setting the stage for final action by the chamber later this week. House Bill 1 would establish a referendum on a proposed constitutional amendment that would — if approved — make Maryland the 19th state to allow possession an
Rural county wants in on Nevada’s cannabis industry. Regulators say not yet.
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Politics
Rural Nevada is eyeing a new cash crop. They’ll just need to get past the state’s cannabis regulators first. White Pine County on Tuesday petitioned the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board to change the state’s marijuana regulations to let individual counties request a limited licensing window for businesses looking to obtain a marijuana business lice
Why commercial real estate investors are setting their sights on cannabis
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Business & Finance
As cannabis and hemp legislation expands and the “green wave” momentum continues throughout the U.S., investors are beginning to set their sights on cannabis-related assets. Real estate in particular is becoming a popular asset class for investors as states begin seeking ways to increase tax income through lifting restrictions on cannabis and hemp
The argument for allowing police to consume cannabis
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Politics
Police aren’t the enemy, but after prolonged mental health stress, they could conclude that you are. Recently, there have been two stories that came to my attention involving the police and drugs. The first is about a MET police commander, who wrote drug enforcement strategy, who took cannabis, LSD, and magic mushrooms. He is now facing “dismissal”
Cannabis business school helps BIPOC Nevadans entering industry
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Business & Finance
In just a few months, Clark County will begin accepting business applications for cannabis lounges. Now a first-of-its-kind program aims to propel people of color into positions of power in the marijuana industry. It's called the Pathway to Ownership program, and the 17-week course aims to address the gap between the growth of the cannabis industry
Proposed changes to New Mexico cannabis rules before start of recreational sales spark criticism
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Politics
With less than a month and a half to go before sales of recreational marijuana are scheduled to begin in New Mexico, the state agency charged with standing up the burgeoning industry is proposing new regulations and tweaks to others. The proposed changes to existing rules just before the start of retail sales sparked some criticism of the Cannabis
22nd Century and KeyGene achieve breakthrough in hemp/cannabis plant transformation
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Technology
New Capabilities Allow 22nd Century to Accelerate Revenue Streams and Create Higher Value Commercial Lines 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), a leading agricultural biotechnology company focused on tobacco harm reduction, reduced nicotine tobacco, and improving health and wellness through modern plant science, announced today, together with i

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