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Hemp Went Up Then It Went Down: What’s Next?
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Business & Finance
When hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) finally hit the stock market – after decades of nationwide prohibition – many investors saw an opportunity. However, in 2019, much of the optimism behind hemp’s stock jump came tumbling down – namely due to an overabundance in products and lack of demand for this quantity. So, where can we expect the hemp stocks into
Why NJ Marijuana Advocates Should Be ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Ahead Of Election
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Politics
The Garden State will be facing a budget shortfall through the end of the next fiscal year as a result of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Can marijuana legalization help? Registered voters in New Jersey are expected to vote in favor of adult-use marijuana legalization in November — but uncertainty surrounds the pending legislation. “C
Why Does California Still Have a Black Market for Cannabis?
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Cannabis News
California was the first state to pass legislation for medical marijuana, and it was among the first to generate a legal adult-use weed industry. After just two years of operation, the recreational dispensaries have generated over $1 billion in tax revenue, which has gone to fund childcare and anti-drug programs for the state’s youth, environmental
Why Does California Still Have a Black Market for Cannabis?
420 Intel
Business & Finance
California was the first state to pass legislation for medical marijuana, and it was among the first to generate a legal adult-use weed industry. After just two years of operation, the recreational dispensaries have generated over $1 billion in tax revenue, which has gone to fund childcare and anti-drug programs for the state’s youth, environmental
Ontarians spent $20M on Cannabis 2.0 items in first three months of sales: OCS
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Cannabis News
Ontarians shelled out almost $20 million in the first three months that edibles and other products in Canada's second wave of legalization were available for sale — and experts believe that number will only grow. Cannabis vapes, topicals, concentrates and edibles such as gummies and chocolates hit store shelves in January with beverages following i
Data Shows Roadside Searches Decrease After Marijuana Legalization
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Politics
Traffic searches, a longtime tool in the War on Drugs, dropped dramatically following marijuana legalization, new data reveals. Two weeks have passed since George Floyd was killed while in the custody of Minneapolis police, sparking nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic injustice. National organizations and lawmakers have admitt
This doctor’s insight on treating the pandemic with cannabis
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Technology
One medical research team in Israel believes they have a small piece to the coronavirus puzzle. In an exclusive interview with The Fresh Toast, Dr. Igal Louria-Hayon, head of the Medical Cannabis Research and Innovation Center at the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel, says the healing properties in cannabis may be able to help the body fig
California Gov. Gavin Newsom: Marijuana Legalization Is A ‘Civil Rights’ Issue
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Politics
Though California legalized marijuana to roll back unjust Drug War policies, cannabis taxes help fund police operations. California Governor Gavin Newsom discussed during a press conference last week how the state plans to fix issues of systemic injustice and racism following widespread protests of police brutality. Newsom referenced California’s e
Two Marijuana Stocks That Are Showing Consistent Gains
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Business & Finance
The months of May and June have already shown a great amount of positive gains for many leading marijuana stocks. As we continue to traverse into the summer, it looks like these cannabis stock gains are becoming more and more consistent. There are several reasons as to why the cannabis industry is showing so much upward propensity right now. For on
Washington May Redefine What It Means To Own A Marijuana Business
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Business & Finance
On May 20, 2020, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) held a virtual listen and learn forum on  Original link
A Cancer Survivor’s Guide to Using Cannabis to Cope With Chemotherapy
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Medical News
When I was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer, I decided to get my California medical cannabis card and used medicinal cannabis products for effective symptom management. This helped me avoid taking other pharmaceuticals that could have caused further complications during treatment. There are so many things I wish I would have known then that I kn
Drug Trial Planned For Synthetic Cannabinoid COVID-19 Treatment
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Technology
By using this powerful anti-inflammatory, a Philadelphia cannabis company believes it can mitigate the immune response triggered by COVID-19. A Philadelphia cannabis firm has joined the race to create a COVID-19 cure using cannabinoids. FSD Pharma announced last week that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved the company’s application
Elon Musk Speaks Out Against Cannabis Convictions
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Politics
It all started with a bizarre, teasing tweet on June 6th, when billionaire Elon Musk told his 35 million Twitter followers: "This will probably get me into trouble, but I feel I have to say it." Musk has been the target of much controversy in recent months, claiming his company Tesla's stock price were too high, calling shelter-in-place orders "fas
Arkansas Allows E-Signatures For Cannabis Legalization Campaign
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Politics
A group pushing to place a recreational marijuana amendment on the November ballot is breathing a sigh of relief following an Arkansas Supreme Court ruling allowing them to collect signatures electronically. “People can go to our website, they can download the special signature page and then they can sign the petition and then they can mail it to u
Mike Tyson to Open Tyson’s Ranch Under Antigua’s New Cannabis Regulation
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Business & Finance
Mike Tyson is known as an eccentric guy. From youngest heavyweight boxing champion, to the guy who bit another guy’s ear off, to pro-wrestler, to author… Tyson has most recently styled himself as a businessman and an entrepreneur in the field of cannabis tourism. With the help of new regulation legalizing cannabis use in Antigua, Tyson is looking t
COVID-19 Highlights Critical Flaws in Cannabis Supply Chain
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Politics
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has exposed critical vulnerabilities in national governments and business operations around the world. The virus is significantly disrupting supply chains and consumer habits on a global level that will reverberate across every industry in the coming months. The aftershocks of the crisis could last for years. While t
COVID-19 Highlights Critical Flaws in Cannabis Supply Chain
420 Intel
Technology
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has exposed critical vulnerabilities in national governments and business operations around the world. The virus is significantly disrupting supply chains and consumer habits on a global level that will reverberate across every industry in the coming months. The aftershocks of the crisis could last for years. While t
A 500-day journey prescribing medicinal cannabis in Australia
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Medical News
Donielle Paul BSN, RN follows Dr Ben Jansen along his 500-day journey prescribing medicinal cannabis in Australia. Dr Ben Jansen’s mission is solid: ‘to do the right thing’. Although this is his third consecutive conference weekend away in a row, he knows that this Monday morning, with his appointment book full of hopeful patients curious to try me

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