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Could pot help solve the U.S. opioid epidemic? – Cannabis News
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Some clinical studies suggest that the plant may have medical value, especially for difficult-to-treat pain conditions.
Weed could be legal in a matter of days for these five states – Cannabis News
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The second Tuesday in November will bring about more than just a blessed end to the grim presidential race. It might also be the day that five more states will legalize recreational marijuana.
Exploring Opportunities in Emerging Cannabis Markets – Cannabis News
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Business & Finance
Brands are looking to capitalize on the potential outcomes of Election Day, where voters in a number of states could legalize cannabis, creating massive new markets overnight.
Iowa Poll: Majority of Iowans polled are in favor of legalizing marijuana
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Cannabis News
California appears poised to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, with a strong majority favoring Proposition 64 ahead of Tuesday’s vote.
Denver proposes using Marijuana sales tax to create $15M fund for startups
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Washington’s hemp coordinator says she’s optimistic growers will plant the crop next year, though obtaining seeds depends on approval from a federal drug enforcement agency that still classifies hemp on a par with heroin.
Hollywood Legend Michael Douglas still enjoys a bit of Bud
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In a switch, one of Virginia’s most powerful elected officials said Tuesday that he supports studying the decriminalization of marijuana.
Will Texas ever legalize marijuana? – Cannabis News
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Politics
With a growing number of states considering whether or not to legalize marijuana, many are wondering if it is just a matter of time before it is seen on Texas ballots.
Considering Cannabis for Migraine Pain? Here’s What You Need to Know
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Medical News
The momentum toward marijuana legalization — already accelerated this year by a raft of state ballot measures — could get an even bigger boost if Democrats win control of the Senate.
Alabama lawmaker introduces medical marijuana bill
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The prospect of growing industrial hemp for a living in Rowan County is apparently a hot topic.
THC vs CBD: Differences and Benefits
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Technology
Combating trauma with THC and CBD.
SciSparc to submit IND for phase 2b trial of cannabis-derived therapy in Tourette syndrome
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BOSTON (AP) -- Having proven they can win in the West, advocates for recreational marijuana hope the Nov. 8 election brings their first significant electoral victories in the densely populated Northeast, where voters in Massachusetts and Maine will consider making pot legal for all adults.
Cannabis firm backed by David Beckham suffers huge losses of over £6million
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Three members of Kentucky’s U.S. Congressional delegation joined 16 other members of Congress in a letter Wednesday seeking clarification from federal agencies regarding industrial hemp guidelines.
Study Shows Cannabis Consumers Are Successful, Motivated, Health-Conscious: Snoop Dogg Weighs In
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- A store in Alaska is set to be the first in the state offering retail marijuana sales, with the grand opening scheduled for Saturday at what the operators are calling "high noon."
Pot ballot drives put medical, recreational users at odds – Cannabis News
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PORTLAND, Maine — A handful of recreational marijuana legalization drives has the medical pot industry bracing for something it never expected to deal with: competition.
Top 7 Tips on how to start and boost a Marijuana Business
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DENVER — Nearly 60 million Americans may wake up Nov. 9 to find voters in their states have abolished long-standing marijuana prohibitions, a three-fold expansion for legal cannabis across the country.
Arrests for having up to 1 pound of weed would be banned in N.J. under new bill
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Cannabis News
In a surprising move, the Boston Globe has endorsed the Massachusetts cannabis legalization initiative, Question 4.
The Cannabis Beverages of Summer
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Technology
Canada's top pharmacy chain is hoping to be the first in the country to legally sell over-the-counter medical marijuana.
Cannabis Drinks Are Projected To Make $2 Billion This Year
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Worried Rhode Island’s medical marijuana program could face a severe shortage of legal product come the new year, business regulation officials issued emergency regulations Wednesday to get a new category of private pot growers, called cultivators, up and running as quickly as possible.

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