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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
Momentum builds in Senate for major cannabis bill
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Politics
Senators on both sides of the aisle are throwing support behind a proposal to tuck key marijuana banking legislation into a larger package aimed at boosting U.S. competitiveness, increasing the odds that a significant cannabis bill gets through the upper chamber this year. Sen. Patty Murray (Wash.), the No. 3 Senate Democrat, is leading a push to p
Moodedibles is bringing hemp-based bites directly to your neighborhood
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Business & Finance
If you’re looking for more than a sugar rush from a baked good, Holly Teegarden’s business might be your new favorite sweet spot. She runs Moodedibles, an online bakery specializing in hemp-derived edibles that will soon be popping up around Pittsburgh. Inside a small commissary kitchen in Sewickley, the treats are made with CBD, Delta-8 THC and ot
Will blocking the MORE Act hurt Republicans?
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Politics
  The MORE Act becoming law in 2022 is more of a fantasy than reality, and Republicans seem to be succeeding in blocking this bill without receiving much flack. Last month, and much to the excitement of cannabis enthusiasts, The MORE Act passed in the House of Representatives. While this was not the first time the house passed such a bill, there wa
Seth Rogen provides an inside look at Houseplant headquarters
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Cannabis News
  Seth Rogen recently invited Architectural Digest to present a tour of the Houseplant headquarters’ interior décor and operations. Architectural Digest often explores the personal living spaces of celebrities, such as Cara Delevingne, Serena Williams, Chelsea Handler, Neil Patrick Harris, and Binging with Babish, to name a few. Architectural Diges
The fight over CBD oil continues in Germany
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Politics
If anyone thought that the road to cannabis reform was going to be easy, a decision last week in Cologne, Germany has just confirmed the fact that this is going to be a prolonged battle, fought all the way with regressive skirmishes and undoubtedly, setbacks. Here is the latest example. Shockingly, the Administrative Court in Cologne has just ruled
Dry vs. oil vaporizers: Which is a better bang for your buck?
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Cannabis News
Whether you need to twist a cartridge on or grind up some flower first, vaping eliminates the need for sometimes messy joint rolling, cleaning glass pipes, etc. Vaporizing cannabis has quickly become the preferred consumption method for many. Also known as vaping, it’s easy to see why people like it compared to smoking. Both vaporizers are: Discree
Boulder Creek Technologies boosts hemp extraction capabilities for Red Mesa Science & Refining
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Technology
Cannabis and hemp extraction technology company Boulder Creek Technologies and hemp-derived cannabinoid producer Red Mesa Science & Refining are partnering to utilize Vapor-Static™ Extraction Technology to produce CBD and other minor cannabinoid raw materials for B2B distribution to contract manufacturers, co-packers and white-labelers. Red Mesa Sc
Lowcountry hemp farmers use new technology to break stigma around hemp
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Technology
  When you think of hemp, you might think of a cannabis variation like CBD or THC, but leaders of a new facility in Orangeburg County hope to change that. Leaders with BrightMa Farms say they’re doing it by using technology. It's an effort to reveal the benefits of hemp that many people may not know of. Before hemp farming was legal in South Caroli
Why are so many Americans in legal states still dying from alcohol-related causes?
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Medical News
Throughout the past decade, the phrase “Cannabis is Safer Than Alcohol” has become the official slogan for why the average stoner should damn well be able to appreciate the same freedom as those who enjoy a stiff drink. After all, pot is arguably less risky than the sauce Americans pour down their gullets during sporting events, weekends, or any ot
A 'recalcitrant boomer': GOP Congressman criticizes Biden for 'betrayal on marijuana'
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Politics
  Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) from Florida, called President Joe Biden a “recalcitrant boomer” criticizing him over the lack of marijuana reform, a policy change that he campaigned on, reported Marijuana Moment. (Benzinga) The Congressman made the ageist comments during an episode of his podcast “Firebrand.” He contrasted his stance toward legalization aga
PJET partners with PURA to build student housing from hemp disrupting $600 billion lumber market
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Technology
 Priority Aviation, Inc. (OTC Pink: PJET) (“PJET”) today announced the company has partnered with Puration, Inc. (OTC Pink: PURA) to build student housing from hemp. PJET is a technology company focused on student life.  The company’s core technology is its soon to be launched Student Housing By Owner (SHBO) APP designed to connect communities loca

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