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If Pennsylvania Is Going to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana, This Is How It Should Be Done
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Politics
Experts have been predicting marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania since at least as early as 2013, more than a year after the first few states in the U.S. legalized recreational adult use. The state didn’t make medical marijuana legal until 2016 and patients didn’t gain full access to medical marijuana in dispensaries until two years after that.
The Fight For Medical Cannabis In Nebraska Continues
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Medical News
Celebrations for medical cannabis access being added to Nebraska’s ballot in November turned out to be very short-lived. But the fight goes on. There is no medical marijuana program in Nebraska currently and no other allowances for patients. That may have changed after the November election. Late last month we reported Nebraskans for Medical Mariju
The Fight For Medical Cannabis In Nebraska Continues
420 Intel
Politics
Celebrations for medical cannabis access being added to Nebraska’s ballot in November turned out to be very short-lived. But the fight goes on. There is no medical marijuana program in Nebraska currently and no other allowances for patients. That may have changed after the November election. Late last month we reported Nebraskans for Medical Mariju
Medical cannabis trial underway for Australian football players with chronic pain
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Medical News
For Australian football player Ryan Gale, his previous years of athletic glory have been replaced by a harsh new reality. Gales lives with chronic pain due to his injuries and required a hip replacement at just 33-years-old. “I don’t think I ever went one week without pain somewhere,” Gale told 7NEWS. Now Gale and other ex-athletes are hoping to be
Why Aren’t There Any Standards For Grow Rooms?
420 Intel
Technology
Just as the cannabis industry has grown at a rapid rate over the past five years, the grow room environment has also experienced significant evolution. Growers are seeking to produce massive harvests and secure a place in the market, and in doing so are coming up against some major challenges associated with producing at scale. This is a new fronti
Millennials Or Boomers? A New Study Tells Which One Uses Marijuana More Frequently
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Cannabis News
One subject on which the generations definitely agree, however, is their mutual appreciation for and enthusiastic use of cannabis, according to a new study by U.K.-based Verilife, which hosts dispensaries n six U.S. states. Even that appreciation, however, dissolves into generational differences, Mehul Patel, COO of Verilife’s parent company PharmC
The FDA is killing Kentucky’s most promising crop
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Politics
A year before the Declaration of Independence was signed, pioneers planted the first hemp crop at Clark’s Run Creek in Danville. Fast forward to 2018, which looked to be one of the most momentous years in the history of this storied crop. That’s because President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill, and in doing so legalized hemp for the first time in
Breeding cannabis strains with more desired cannabinoids could advance medicinal treatments
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Medical News
Focusing on novel traits of cannabis plants, a partnership among CannaPacific, Xing Technologies and Newcastle University, seeks to develop “one of the most advanced medical cannabis genomic breeding programs in the world,” notes a statement from CannaPacific. It is hoped that engineering novel cannabis varieties with less variability and more prod
5 Healthy, Innovative CBD Products To Check Out in 2020
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Cannabis News
Numerous studies have revealed the many health benefits of incorporating CBD into your life. In fact, even healthcare professionals are finally starting to acknowledge the healing properties that come with the drug. Due to recent popularity, CBD is easily accessible and comes in a variety of forms. There are coffees, teas, capsules, candies, creams
These 5 States Are Voting on Marijuana in November
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Politics
This has been an unforgettably difficult year for many Americans. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has cost lives, jobs, and completely upended our normal societal habits. But amid this chaos is the reality that, in just 51 days, Americans across the country will head to their local voting booth or mail in their ballots to decide who'll lead
CBD In Skin Care Treatments
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Cannabis News
Including CBD in your skincare is so hot right now. It’s estimated to be a $580 million global market. But it may not just be a fashionable fad – research is indicating cannabidiol may be effective in treating a number of skin problems. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a natural chemical compound found in hemp and marijuana. The cannabinoid isn’t intoxicati
How Texas Can Do What California Won't: Get Cannabis Regulation Right
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Politics
Read entire article at Benzinga.com Like every other state in the Union that hasn’t enacted laws legalizing medicinal and/or adult use cannabis, the State of Texas has a robust but illicit cannabis market which needs to be converted to a regulated and taxed industry. In fact, if the state were to go fully legal, the market would rapidly climb to in
Arkansas: Average daily medical marijuana sales climb to $600,000
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Medical News
Medical marijuana sales from Aug. 21 through Wednesday ticked up compared to the last reporting period, according to the sales report the state revenue agency released Friday. Daily sales during the 20-day period that ended Wednesday were $600,000 on average. The daily sales average during the 16-day reporting period that ended Aug. 20 was $592,000
Marijuana Lawsuits Cost Missouri $1.3 Million With No Medical Sales Yet
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Politics
The money was supposed to fund veteran programs but instead Missouri is burning through cash to defend itself in court. In 2018, Missouri voters approved a ballot measure to legalize medical marijuana in the state. Two years later and licensed sales have yet to occur. Instead, businesses that applied for a license and were rejected have filed more
Research Shows Medical Cannabis Improved Seniors Quality Of Life
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Medical News
The aging process for humans can really be a sad thing. As time goes by the human body starts to break down and condition(s) develop. Unfortunately, it’s a reality that cannot be overcome. Getting older can be a tough thing to navigate for many people. The aches and pains are a constant reminder that Father Time is undefeated. Getting adequate slee
N.J.'s biggest medical marijuana company announces new dispensary to open in 2021
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Medical News
Curaleaf, the state’s largest medical marijuana company, has announced it will open its second New Jersey dispensary in Bordentown Township early next year. The Massachusetts-based company announced it will open its first satellite dispensary on Route 130 North. It currently operates a dispensary and cultivation site as Curaleaf NJ in Bellmawr.   T
Study Reveals THC Stays in the Blood for Extended Periods After Use
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Technology
Research continues to prove what many have been saying for years: cannabis can stay in the system for a long time after the substance was used, and therefore cannabis blood tests are not a fair way to tell if someone has just used cannabis. A new study titled “Residual blood THC levels in frequent cannabis users after over four hours of abstinence,
Cannabis Equity Applicants Still Face Barriers
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Business & Finance
The image has become familiar: presented by floor-to-ceiling shiny windows and a smiling, iPad-holding greeter, dispensaries in California look far more like an Apple Store than the smelly back alleys and strip mall parking lots where we used to buy our weed. No longer the “devils lettuce,” cannabis is now a feature of “wellness,” and “plant medici

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