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If Virginia legalizes marijuana, sales could generate up to $300 million in annual state tax revenue and create 11,000 jobs, according to a Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission (JLARC) report issued Monday. But legalizing the drug would not be without hurdles. Original link

When three former Marines started laying the groundwork for a veteran advocacy group, the connections between opioid use and suicide became readily apparent, prompting them to look for a way to make a bigger impact. Bryan Buckley, Matt Curran and Andy Miears started Helmand Valley Growers Company in 2019 as a for-profit cannabis business that would

Marijuana won big this election, gaining legal ground in five states, but it remains illegal in North Carolina. That’s not expected to change with the state’s incoming legislature. Why it matters: Coronavirus has left deep scars on our economy, and proponents of legal marijuana say it could be the jump-start North Carolina needs. Especially for the

This December, the U.S. House will vote on the MORE act, the act that could decriminalize cannabis and revise its status as a controlled substance.  The MORE Act stands for Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement. A letter released November 9 by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer laid out that the plan was to look at this bill in Decembe

A small farm in upstate New York is working to revolutionize the organic farming industry, starting with supporting their local ecosystem while growing, among a variety of grains, hemp — the plant behind the multi-million dollar CBD industry. Hemp, a species of cannabis that does not create a marijuana-like high, has an ancient history with usage d

A new study finds that women are now more open to treating gynecological conditions with cannabis. A new study reveals that women would consider using cannabis to treat different gynecological conditions, from menopause to menstrual pains. Published in the Journal of Women’s Health, the study shows that women have a history of using cannabis to cop

Illinois saw more than $100 million in marijuana sales in October, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation reported Monday. There was a record $75 million in recreational pot sales last month, up nearly $8 million from the previous month. Sales of medical marijuana totaled another $33 million, according to officials. The fi

Nearly 75% f the country has legalized cannabis to some extent – either medical, recreational, or both – which begs the question, how are employers dealing with the rapidly changing laws in their regions? As of election day, November 3rd, 2020, a total of 36 states, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Island have approved c

Cannabidiol (CBD) is extremely popular right now. In fact, it is so popular that Google search data for the last few years shows that CBD is searched more often than THC. For many decades THC was the cannabinoid that most scientists and cannabis enthusiasts focused on, however, that has clearly changed. Products containing CBD are far more legally

Customs officials in Hong Kong are sounding the alarm about teenagers importing cannabis and cannabis products into the country, reports South China Morning Post. Over the past four months, several teens have been arrested in connection to HK$45 million ($7.6 million) worth of illicit drugs that were brought into the country by air. By weight, 380

Young Europeans are drinking less alcohol and also smoking less—but are increasingly dabbling with cannabis, a continent-wide study showed Thursday. "Smoking and drinking among 15-16-year-old school students are showing signs of decline, but there are concerns over potentially risky cannabis use and the challenges posed by new addictive behaviour,"

Argentina’s government on Thursday legalised the growing of cannabis for medical use by individuals and networks, as well as the sale of creams and oils made from the plant in pharmacies. The move was made official via the publication of a decree published in the Official Gazette. The new rules are revisions to a law first approved back in March 20

State says recreational marijuana license won't be available for a year If you thought Montana's approval of recreational marijuana means you can start legally selling pot right away, the state says not so fast. Voters approved a pair of initiatives on Election Day, a step which most have seen as opening the door to legal and possible legislative c

Denver hasn't adopted a new state law allowing marijuana industry billboards in Colorado, but that could change soon. State laws implemented in January let marijuana companies advertise outdoors using billboards, but as with many new pot freedoms, local jurisdictions have to opt in first. And so far, Denver hasn't. Colorado’s current marijuana adve

Even as historically conservative states have embraced legalization, reefer madness is alive and well in Nebraska. At least with the state’s governor, Pete Ricketts, who on Tuesday once again sounded the alarm on something that a growing majority of the country is cool with. “Well, we’ve certainly seen in other states like Colorado when you pass le

In states across America where cannabis is legal, dispensaries and pot boutiques have been deemed essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a decision that may have baffled those who don’t partake but it made perfect sense, from a public health perspective. Original link

Cannabidiol (CBD) is extremely popular right now. In fact, it is so popular that Google search data for the last few years shows that CBD is searched more often than THC. For many decades THC was the cannabinoid that most scientists and cannabis enthusiasts focused on, however, that has clearly changed. Products containing CBD are far more legally

As more research finds that CBD can be a useful medicine for dogs and cats, the compound has become one alternative medicine that’s being considered much more now than ever before. In the U.S. and many other countries, dogs and cats alike are adored as loving family members. The ASPCA has estimated that in the U.S., 78 million dogs and 85.8 million