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Oglala Sioux Tribe approves medical, recreational marijuana - Cannabis News
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Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe passed a referendum to legalize medical and recreational marijuana on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, according to preliminary results from the tribe’s election commission.
The Hotel Industry Is Making a Killing Off Marijuana Legalization, Study Finds - Cannabis News
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A new study found that Colorado’s hospitality industry can thank legal weed for making $130 million in revenue since the state first launched adult-use sales in 2014.
Mnuchin details IRS challenges with cash-only marijuana businesses - Cannabis News
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday that the cash-only nature of marijuana businesses poses challenges for the IRS.
Utah’s first marijuana pharmacy opens in Salt Lake City - Cannabis News
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Utah’s first medical cannabis pharmacy opened Monday, giving patients a long-awaited legal option for buying marijuana treatments without venturing outside the state and sneaking the products back to their homes.
Bill To Legalize Marijuana Sales Officially Passes Vermont House Of Representatives - Cannabis News
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The Vermont House of Representatives finalized its approval of a bill to legalize the retail sale of marijuana on Thursday, but Gov. Phil Scott (R) said he’s not happy with at least one key component of the legislation.
Cannabis And Lou Gehrig’s Disease: Here’s What You Should Know - Cannabis News
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Considering the neuroprotective effects of cannabinoids and the anti-spastic effects of cannabinoids in multiple sclerosis patients, it only makes sense to consider their use in ALS. Preclinical work and some patient reports are promising.
Presidential Candidates Clash Over Marijuana Legalization At Democratic Debate - Cannabis News
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The Democratic presidential debate in South Carolina on Tuesday revealed fissures in how the candidates view marijuana reform.
U.S. Academics Are Diving into the Cannabis Industry - Cannabis News
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“Hemp and marijuana has really come to the forefront in a lot of economic sectors in the country. We’re not pro-cannabis or anti-cannabis. What we’re about will be the science, and training students to look at that science.”
Missouri medical marijuana job fair attracts hundreds - Cannabis News
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The state of Missouri awarded nearly 350 operating licenses for the medical marijuana industry. Now there are thousands of jobs to fill.
Canadian seniors study aims to find out if medical cannabis can ease common ailments of aging - Cannabis News
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Pilot study of long-term care residents tests therapeutic effects of cannabidiol on seniors.
Here Are All the U.S. States That Have Legalized Weed - Cannabis News
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Until recreational and medical cannabis are federally legalized, it’s nice to know where each state stands when it comes to cannabis.
Medical Marijuana Cards Show Big Rise In Georgia - Cannabis News
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The number of Georgians with cards allowing possession of medical cannabis has soared more than 70% in one year.
Girl Scouts cash in selling cookies outside of Chicago marijuana dispensary - Cannabis News
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Rather than going door-to-door in hopes of selling a few boxes of cookies, one group of Chicago Girl Scouts went straight to their potential customers.
Medical Marijuana Is Legal In Missouri, But Some Doctors Won't Certify Patients To Use It - Cannabis News
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Although medical cannabis is legal in Missouri and any doctor licensed in Missouri can certify patients for use, the region’s physicians don’t agree on whether certifying patients is safe, legal or ethical.
Seven Governors Talk Marijuana Policy At Annual Conference - Cannabis News
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Seven governors from across the country discussed marijuana issues at an annual policy conference on Friday.
You’ll soon be able to earn a degree in cannabis from a Colorado university - Cannabis News
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Colorado State University-Pueblo received state approval Friday for the state’s first cannabis-related degree program, to be launched this fall.
Legal cannabis now supports 243,700 full-time American jobs - Cannabis News
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How many jobs are there in the legal marijuana industry? Leafly’s annual Cannabis Jobs Report found 243,700 full-time-equivalent (FTE) jobs supported by legal cannabis as of January 2020.
Illinois: $40 million in first month of legal pot sales - Cannabis News
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The state's recreational marijuana retailers generated nearly $40 million worth of sales and taxes during the first month of operations.

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