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Cannabis Education Arrives (Virtually) At More American Universities - Cannabis News
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“There’s a need for trained workers and these courses do a good job mixing lectures, quizzes and other interactive media elements."
Minimum legal age for cannabis use should be 19, study suggests - Cannabis News
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The optimal minimum legal age for non-medical cannabis use is 19 years of age, according to a study published in BMC Public Health.
Minor differences: Rules for underage medical marijuana patients - Cannabis News
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In most medical use states, minors can get medical marijuana if they have an adult willing to act as their caregiver or designated provider and are also entered into the state medical marijuana database.
Cannabis employees are in high demand during economic crash - Cannabis News
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Coronavirus hasn’t kept some cannabis companies down: They’re staffing up even as unemployment in many other sectors soars.
Report: Cannabis represents significant opportunity for insurers - Cannabis News
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Legalized cannabis represents a significant new business opportunity for the insurance industry, according to a report released Tuesday by New Dawn Risk Group Ltd., a London-based brokerage.
Oklahoma cannabis industry smashes record monthly sales number in April - Cannabis News
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Roll aside, toilet paper. Oklahomans rushed to purchase another product in record volume last month, as medical marijuana dispensaries logged enough sales to spike tax collections by more than 25%.
Six Cannabis Leaders Discuss How Coronavirus Is Impacting The Industry - Cannabis News
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The COVID-19 crisis has packed a big wallop to the legal cannabis industry that will likely unleash repercussions in the months and years to come.
Illinois recreational pot sales top $37 million in April - Cannabis News
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As Illinois’ economy has come to a screeching halt in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, recreational weed has remained a hot commodity with sales topping $37 million last month.
USDA Unveils Guidelines For Federal Loans To Hemp Business - Cannabis News
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released guidelines for processing federal loans for the hemp industry.
Cannabis Canada: Pot generates $8.16B toward Canada's economy - Cannabis News
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Economic activity in Canada's legal pot industry tripled since legalization: StatsCan.
Why you should read the label on your cannabis product - Cannabis News
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Any brand can claim that their cannabis products are “lab tested.” But this doesn’t really mean anything unless they provide access to third-party lab results.
Missouri Marijuana Dispensaries to Open Mid-Summer, DHSS Director Says - Cannabi News
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Medical marijuana has technically been legal in Missouri since January 1, but dispensaries have been unable to open until they meet seed-to-sale requirements.
Report: Infused Beverages Market Expected to Hit $2.8 Billion by 2025 - Cannabis News
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Non-alcoholic CBD-infused beverages are the fastest-growing segment of the "drinkables" market, largely driven by the growing demand for wellness products as a replacement for soft drinks and alcohol.
High Times owner scores 13 California marijuana dispensaries - Cannabis News
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The owner of High Times is going to start selling marijuana after championing its use in the pages of its magazine for nearly half a century.
House democrats introduce bill to include cannabis businesses in coronavirus relief - Cannabis News
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Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) have introduced a bill to make legal cannabis businesses eligible for federal coronavirus relief aid meant for small businesses.
Feast or famine: The effect of marijuana on weight - Cannabis News
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Your new year’s resolution for 2020 was to lose weight. And this time, you really are committed to making it happen.
Pandemic puts launch of Maine’s recreational marijuana market on hold - Cannabis News
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Maine's marijuana czar says launching the adult-use industry by June is 'simply unrealistic.'
Colorado Governor Asks Congress To Let Marijuana Businesses Get Coronavirus Aid Funds - Cannabis News
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“Unfortunately, a large number of small businesses in Colorado are not eligible for these loans due to their involvement in the state-legal cannabis industry, which is a major employer and tax revenue generator in our state,” Gov. Jared Polis (D) wrote in a letter to a Colorado congressman on Monday.

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