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For the first time, CBD is welcome at the Olympics. Will cannabis be next?
420 Intel
Politics
The 2021 Tokyo games is the first Olympics in which athletes are permitted to use CBD, a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis plants. This year, some of the greatest athletes in the world, including Megan Rapinoe (women’s soccer) and Devon Allen (men’s track and field) have trained using CBD products to boost their athletic performance, than
Thinking of Opening a Dispensary? These U.S. States Levy the Lowest Taxes on Recreational Cannabis
420 Intel
Business & Finance
The cannabis industry has gone from budding to booming in the past few years. Recreational cannabis sales are legal in 18 states to date (and Washington, D.C.) and in 2020, Americans spent over $18 billion on legal weed – a 71% increase from the year prior. Original link
Florida lawmakers to face push in 2022 for virtual renewal of medical marijuana certificates
420 Intel
Politics
Despite making permanent such pandemic-era innovations as “beer to go,” Florida lawmakers haven't acted to codify a recently expired policy allowing medical marijuana patients to renew their certifications virtually. With the state's nearly 600,000 patients now required to visit a doctor in-person for recertification, pressure is mounting for the l
Best CBD Hemp Flower Strains & Companies of 2021
420 Intel
Medical News
From high quality oils and tinctures, to delicious edibles and soothing topicals, it seems there’s something for everyone when it comes to Cannabidiol (or “CBD” for short). Don’t get us wrong, having various CBD products to choose from is amazing. It gives people the chance to enjoy and experience the medicinal properties of CBD in a way that’s bes
Justice Thomas and Pot
420 Intel
Politics
CNBC reports that governmental behavior is being noticed in the judicial branch. The focus is upon comments of Justice Clarence Thomas of the United States Supreme Court. Over the years, he has been derided by the press, largely for not asking questions during oral arguments. But, appointed in 1991, Justice Thomas is the senior member of this court
Cannabis Presents Many Financial, Accounting Challenges
420 Intel
Business & Finance
Where There’s Smoke… The production and distribution of cannabis, once known to many only as marijuana, is the newest and most variegated industry in America. Some would even say it is one of the toughest industries in America in which to do business. This article will discuss a few unique challenges from a financial perspective faced by the indust
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Sued for Violating State Law
420 Intel
Politics
A recent lawsuit filed against the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) claims that the organization did not make its meeting agenda available to the public, which violated a state law known as the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. The lawsuit is led by Tulsa-based attorney Ron Durbin of Durbin Law – Viridian, who spoke at a rally at the Oklahoma S
Cannabis Is Here Whether Congress Likes It or Not | Opinion
420 Intel
Politics
As much as I loathe playing pundit, I am often asked by journalists, legislators and business leaders: Will cannabis be legalized this year? Until recently, I was telling people the chances were slim to none. But something has changed recently—and the building momentum feels like Colorado in 2014.  At that point, I was the newly minted cannabis cza
St. Louis Cannabis Delivery Delivers You From Not Having Weed
420 Intel
Business & Finance
From a dispensary to your front door — that's the promise of Doobie, St. Louis' only cannabis home delivery service, which on July 22 marked its first day of ferrying orders to medical marijuana patients in the metro area. While the service can feel at first like DoorDash for weed, Doobie presently connects patients only with products at Jane Dispe
Cannabis in the workplace: Employers’ obligations
420 Intel
Business & Finance
Four New England states now allow medical and recreational use of marijuana, which means local companies must review their current drug testing and substance use policies to ensure they are compliant with state and federal laws. With Connecticut legalizing recreational marijuana in June — and Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont laws already in place —
Is Tilray the Ultimate Turnaround Marijuana Stock of 2021?
420 Intel
Business & Finance
Investors can finally see the first rays of sunlight after a terrible year for this pot grower. On July 28, Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) stock surged by 26% in a single trading day after the company published strong quarterly results -- the first earnings report its $4 billion merger with fellow Canadian pot grower Aphria. Revenue shot up, the company fina
CBD May Offer More Benefits To Epilepsy Patients Than Previously Thought
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Medical News
A new study shows promising evidence that CBD can benefit patients, specifically those with epilepsy, in myriad ways. Despite years in the medical marijuana market, many still doubt the efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating symptoms for physical and mental health conditions such as anxiety or epilepsy. But a new study published in the journal E
A tight labor market leads some Michigan companies to change marijuana testing policy
420 Intel
Business & Finance
Tammy Turner and Kerry Buffington, the co-owners of Kapstone Employment Services in Detroit, had to have a conversation with a client recently that they're not used to having. "We actually had to go to them and say, 'Listen, this is not being consistent with the labor market now. Marijuana is legal and you're passing up on good talent,' " Turner re
Looking for a U.S. Cannabis Stock? This Might Be the One
420 Intel
Business & Finance
Consumers and investors alike are excited about the emergence of the cannabis industry in the U.S. Legalization is gaining momentum state by state and social acceptance at the federal level. Specialty retailer GrowGeneration (NASDAQ: GRWG) is a potential stock for investors looking for broad exposure to U.S. cannabis. Here are three reasons why Gro
Here are the hemp seed benefits you should know about, according to a nutritionist
420 Intel
Medical News
You’re probably familiar with sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and even pumpkin seeds. But hemp plants also produce edible seeds that can be used in a variety of ways — and the seeds happen to be nutrient powerhouses. Here’s the scoop on hemp seed benefits, as well as ways to incorporate the seeds into meals and snacks. Image credit: Canvast Supply Co.
How are recreational marijuana sales doing after six months?
420 Intel
Cannabis News
In January 2021, recreational marijuana became legal in Arizona thanks to the passage of Prop 207 in November 2020. In the months since, dispensaries have opened their doors to recreational marijuana sales and proved to be a powerful economic engine. “It looks like Arizona is set to hit the $1 billion sales mark at the end of the year, which is hug
Neptune Launches Mood Ring Cannabis Flower in Alberta
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Cannabis News
Alberta marks the 4th province, in addition to British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, where Neptune Sells its Branded Cannabis LAVAL, QC, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. ("Neptune" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based and sustai
Covid Made Consumers Want More Pot, For Less
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Cannabis News
Even as Americans fork out more cash for upscale forms of caffeine and alcohol, there’s one thing they increasingly want in bulk, for cheap: marijuana. In Tilray’s fourth-quarter call last week, Chief Executive Officer Irwin Simon said that Covid-19 prompted more people to shop for marijuana online, and that worked against premium brands. That cont

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