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Who was the last person to be imprisoned for marijuana in the United States?
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Politics
To date, 19 states have voted to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. Where is the legality of recreation, marijuana production and distribution is booming, Billions of dollars Provides industry, tax revenue and work. Meanwhile, 36 State and 4 territories Pots may be legal for some uses, but not all, as they have legalized medical pots and
Can you smoke your leftover weed stems? What can you even do with them? Here’s what you should know.
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Cannabis News
It’s happened to the best of us. It’s late at night and we’ve totally underestimated the amount of marijuana at our disposal. We aren’t in a position to buy more at the moment. We look through our ashtray and our weed baggie and there’s nothing useful in sight. Then we spot the stems. Should we smoke them? Can we smoke them? Sadly, it appears that
CBD Can Reduce Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms, Finds New Study
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Medical News
https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/21/07/22108497/cbd-can-reduce-...   This week, CV Sciences (OTCQB:CVSI) released the results of a preclinical study that suggests that CBD can reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms in smokeless tobacco users. The study, conducted in collaboration with researchers from the University of California, San Diego a
California Governor Signs Bill Creating Department Of Cannabis Control
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Politics
On July 12, 2021, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 141 (AB-141), which creates the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). The DCC will consolidate the three state cannabis programs – the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division, a
Medical marijuana bill advances in NC Senate. What’s needed for it to become law?
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Business & Finance
The North Carolina Senate keeps advancing a bill that would legalize medical marijuana here, as the state remains one of the few holdouts in the country without such a law. Senators in the Finance Committee passed the bill Wednesday, after a brief discussion about the taxes and other revenue it might bring to North Carolina if passed. No one had a
What Are The Dangers Of Smoking PGR Marijuana?
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Politics
Plant Growth Regulators seem nonthreatening, but this cannabis should instill fear in you as a user. Heres why. Of course, you have heard about the negative impact of fungicides and pesticides on your bud, but that is not the only risk of contamination you will experience. There is another chemical scare brewing in the cannabis industry, and you’ve
Advocacy Coalition Urges Cuomo And NY State To Uphold Cannabis Law Promises
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Politics
New York Cannabis United is calling on both the Cuomo Administration and New York State Legislators to uphold the promises made in the new law by swiftly appointing leadership to the Cannabis Control Board. By Imani A. Dawson On March 31st, Governor Cuomo signed the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation (MRTA) into law, conceived as one of the nation’s
Booker defends cannabis banking stance
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Politics
 / TOP THINGS TO KNOW Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) clarified that he supports marijuana banking legislation, but explained his strategy of blocking its advancement, for now, to use it as a "sweetener" to get more senators to vote for broader, justice-focused legalization first. The House Appropriations Committee included a provision in a spending b...
Senate Public Health & Welfare Committee hold last Medical Marijuana public hearing
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Politics
          Chairman Bryan says he doesn’t intend on calling any additional hearings regarding medical marijuana.  On Wednesday, the Mississippi Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee met to hear from a series of speakers as the lawmakers continue to gather information in preparation for a medical marijuana bill to implement a program in the stat
Consumers Sweet on Cannabis Candies to Unwind, Recharge
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Cannabis News
Report from Brightfield Group details most popular CBD sweet edibles as well as consumers’ need to either take the edge off or charge through their day. Market research firm Brightfield Group’s U.S. Cannabis Distribution Report: Cannabis Candy report revealed that, while cannabis candies are not to be consumed like candy, the industries share some
Can hemp be cultivated in Florida? Not without legal and environmental risks, UF study finds
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Business & Finance
    The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has concluded a two-year pilot study to measure hemp cultivation possibilities in Florida.  The project aimed to assess hemp suitability, develop management strategies and evaluate the invasion risk in Florida. The university monitored 50 different hemp varieties in outdoor
Push to legalize recreational marijuana gains traction in Florida
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Politics
A new survey shows a majority of Floridians are in support of it, but organizations are still concerned it may not make the ballot in 2022.  It's been nearly a decade since Colorado and Washington become the first two states to legalize recreational marijuana. Now, it's legal in 18 states, including the District of Columbia and Guam. Many hope the
What to know about CBD extract
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Medical News
Cannabidiol (CBD) extract comes from the cannabis plant. Typically, CBD extract is an oil, which manufacturers add to various products, such as creams and lotions. People use CBD extract as treatment for a range of conditions, but there is no scientific evidence to back it up. In recent years, consumers and researchers have grown more interested in
How cannabis growers are using technology to be more productive, cut costs
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Business & Finance
                Cannabis cultivators are using technology to reduce water and energy use, cut down on labor costs and increase yields and quality. Here are examples of the technology that marijuana and hemp growers are using to make their facilities more productive: Sensors to help control irrigation and fine-tune lighting.Systems that can remotely
What Is Rockwool And Why Is It A New Buzzword In The Marijuana Industry?
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Business & Finance
Aside from the fact that it prevents the multiplication of pathogens, it also helps the seeds germinate, thus facilitating good drainage. Rockwool is a fantastic method for growing marijuana. With Rockwool, you can have the strain you choose through the cannabis cycle as growers of all levels utilize different hydroponics for harvesting heavier yie
New York Senator Introduces Cannabis Cultivation Bill
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Business & Finance
Senator Jeremy Cooney of New York introduced a bill on July 20 that would build upon the state’s recreational cannabis law with a focus on getting cultivation up and running. Original link
New York Airports Will Now Allow Small Amounts of Marijuana on Airplanes
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Politics
Several new doors are being opened in New York State due to the legalization of recreational marijuana. You can now take your stash with you when you travel on an airplane. The Albany Times Union reports that Transportation Security Administration officials will no longer be looking for marijuana when searching individual passengers or their luggag
Making CBD That Works
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Medical News
Bioavailability is a term growing in popularity like the rise in CBD, but why is it so important and does it really make a difference? Bioavailability is the amount of an active ingredient that absorbs into the blood stream allowing for the ingredient to effectively activate in the body. Supplements like vitamin C have little issue absorbing into t

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