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Hawaii: Kauai’s First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Approved to Begin Sales - Cannabis News
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Kauai’s first medical marijuana dispensary has received approval to begin sales on the island. Have a Heart will open for business Monday after receiving approval from the state Department of Health late last week.
Caribbean Destinations Gear Up for Pot Tourism Even While Weed Is Still Illegal - Cannabis News
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World News
Supporters of an Ohio marijuana legalization measure can now collect signatures to put the proposed constitutional amendment on a future statewide ballot.
Report highlights growing potency of marijuana sold in Colorado
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Most voters in Georgia now say that marijuana should be legal for recreational purposes, according to an exclusive poll commissioned by 11Alive News and conducted by SurveyUSA.
Heally on Health: How to Get Better Sleep Using Medical Cannabis - Cannabis News
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We talked to a doctor from the online medical marijuana evaluation service Heally about how to get more rest through cannabis products.
Justin Bieber Jumps On Cannabis Industry Bandwagon
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Scott Stern says the perception of marijuana in our culture is changing, and the mainstream opportunities are too hard to pass up.
Declining cannabis prices
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A collective of Canadian organizations will present an open letter to the provincial and federal justice ministers  to sound the alarm on regulations that would stifle the country’s craft cannabis industry.
Oregon marijuana growers turning to hemp as CBD extract explodes - Cannabis News
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A glut of legal marijuana is driving Oregon pot prices to rock-bottom levels, prompting some nervous growers to start pivoting to another type of cannabis to make ends meet — one that doesn’t come with a high.
Texas dispensary funding medical marijuana for epileptics - Cannabis News
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One of Texas' medical marijuana providers has created a funding program to help patients with epilepsy buy the medication they need.
Industrial hemp to be grown for research in Kansas - Cannabis News
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Industrial hemp was outlawed in the 1930's, but with Kansas passing and Governor Jeff Colyer signing a bill into law, the state could allow research crops by the year 2019.
Senator Kamala Harris backs Booker bill to legalize marijuana - Cannabis News
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Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), a potential 2020 White House contender, is joining Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), who is also speculated to be a possible presidential candidate, in the fight to legalize marijuana under federal law.
US marijuana sales may reach $10 billion this year, $22 billion by 2022 - Cannabis News
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Retail sales of medical and recreational cannabis in the United States are expected to hit $8 billion-$10 billion this year – a nearly 50% increase from 2017 – and rise as high as $22 billion by 2022.
Can Marijuana Help Treat Symptoms Of Cerebral Palsy? - Cannabis News
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Medical marijuana might be able to help cerebral palsy patients manage their symptoms and enjoy a better quality of life.
Medical marijuana for PTSD and pain signed into Georgia law - Cannabis News
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Medical marijuana can be used by Georgians suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and intractable pain, according to a bill signed by Gov. Nathan Deal on Monday.
Does Marijuana Actually Ruin Your Memory?
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A cloud of smoke hung over Cal Expo Friday afternoon as thousands gathered for the High Times Cannabis Cup, the first permitted event in California to allow recreational use of marijuana.
Maine House overturns governor's veto of marijuana bill - Cannabis News
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The Maine House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to override Gov. Paul LePage's (R) veto of a measure to allow the commercial sale of marijuana in the state.
What does marijuana legalization in Canada mean for NHL, NBA, MLB? Five things to know - Cannabis News
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The Missouri House of Representatives voted 112-44 Tuesday to legalize medical marijuana for people with several health conditions, sending the measure to the Missouri Senate.
Concussion Treatment: Cannabis Ingredient May Be Key, New Research Shows - Cannabis News
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Perhaps the biggest threat to contact sports, particularly football, is concussions.
Ohio Begins Training A Budding Medical Marijuana Workforce - Cannabis News
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In September, Ohio will join 28 other states with comprehensive medical marijuana programs.

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