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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.
Working Out High: Should You Add Weed to Your Exercise Routine? - Cannabis News
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If cannabis is so much praised for its health benefits and makes everything better, does that mean working out high will help us grow bigger muscles and run faster? Or will it make us lose our focus and drop the weights, i.e., fall off the treadmill?
Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program faces persistent pot shortages - Cannabis News
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Pennsylvania doesn’t have enough marijuana to go around.
Brewing up buds: Beverages companies enter cannabis game - Cannabis News
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With 11 states and the District of Columbia now legalizing recreational marijuana, and 33 states legalizing other forms, the slogan “this Bud’s for you” may take on a completely new meaning, as beer providers expand into the cannabis market.
High Times Plans Flagship Retail Stores, Clearing Way to Sell Cannabis through Dispensaries - Cannabis News
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High Times announced it will open two flagship retail stores offering cannabis under dispensary licenses, giving the strongest brand in the marijuana industry a new engine of growth as it prepares for a public listing.
What it’s like to be a kid who medicates with cannabis - Cannabis News
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We talked with a couple of families with children who regularly medicate with cannabis, aiming to get a picture at what this lifestyle is like, what kinds of challenges they face, and how cannabis has transformed their lives.
Michigan veterinarians want authority to discuss CBD, marijuana products with pet owners - Cannabis News
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As CBD pet products become more common in Michigan - and as pet exposure to marijuana becomes more likely - veterinarians are asking lawmakers to give them more leeway to discuss the substances with clients.
Nevada collects record $9.8 million in taxes from cannabis sales - Cannabis News
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A state-best $9.8 million in marijuana tax revenue was collected by Nevada in October, according to the Nevada Department of Taxation, which regulates the industry.
House panel set to examine federal marijuana policies - Cannabis News (2)
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A House panel on Wednesday is set to examine some of the barriers to marijuana research amid a growing disconnect between federal and state policies.
Illinois: $19.7 million in marijuana sales in first 12 days - Cannabis News
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Statewide sales of legal marijuana totaled $19.7 million in the first 12 days, officials said.
Hawaii’s Marijuana Decriminalization Law Is Officially In Effect - Cannabis News
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Low-level marijuana possession is no longer punishable by the threat of jail time in Hawaii.

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