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Somebody Should Let Federal Government Know Americans Want Legal Marijuana
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Politics
The U.S. is in a unique position right now to make drastic policy changes that will continue to benefit the country for decades to come. You or someone you know wants the United States government to legalize marijuana. In fact, it’s more likely than not that most of the people you rub elbows with on any given day support ending federal pot prohibit
Another Study To Examine Cannabis Product Potency
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Technology
US medical cannabis company MedPharm has been awarded a research grant to evaluate cannabinoid product label claims of potency. The three-year study funded by the state of Colorado will delve into trends in consistency between laboratories, shelf life and label accuracy within product categories. “The proposed work will allow a direct comparison of
Ireland: Almost 40% favour legalising cannabis for recreational use, over 90% in favour of medicinal use
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Medical News
ALMOST 40% OF Irish people believe cannabis should be legalised for recreational use and there is an overwhelming support for the medical use of cannabis.  New polling by Red C on behalf of The Journal shines a light on the nation’s views on legalising cannabis, with only 4% of people opposed to the medical use of cannabis.   At present, the use of
The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis hosted a crucial summit in April aimed at shaping the future of the UK’s medical cannabis sector.
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Politics
On Thursday 15 April, a crucial summit hosted by the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis convened to shape the future of medical cannabis in Britain. Medical cannabis has been lauded as an industry-creating, health-changing, and socially progressive medicine, but the UK has had anything but a smooth transition of medical cannabis from experimental agent
California Cannabis Equity Alliance Demands Focus on Social Equity in Cannabis
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Cannabis News
  California has long gotten flack for not being an inclusive space for social equity and taking the steps some other states have as far as inclusion. Now, a group of social equity leaders from across the state who make up the California Cannabis Equity Alliance are planning a protest that will lay out their demands and wishes for the state.  This
Mississippi justices toss voter-backed marijuana initiative
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Politics
Mississippi will remain in the minority of states without a medical marijuana program after the state Supreme Court on Friday overturned an initiative that voters approved last fall — a decision that also limits other citizen-led efforts to put issues on the statewide ballot. At the heart of the ruling is the fact that initiatives need signatures f
The Number of Americans Who Support Marijuana Legalization Will Surprise You
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Cannabis News
Almost every American supports some marijuana legalization, which is nothing short of amazing in these divided times. The only difference is in what exactly they support. Also, the level of support differs depending on the age of the American you ask. That said, a new report from the Pew Research Center finds Americans largely in agreement about th
Missouri's Cannabis industry hits high revenue numbers
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Cannabis News
Promoters of Medical Cannabis in Missouri said the fledgling business continues to see major success. Medical Cannabis officials said dispensaries seem to be the only business without a hiring problem. In fact, they are dealing with the opposite, too many people want to work there. They said Missouri dispensaries are setting records for tax revenue
Missouri's Cannabis industry hits high revenue numbers
420 Intel
Business & Finance
Promoters of Medical Cannabis in Missouri said the fledgling business continues to see major success. Medical Cannabis officials said dispensaries seem to be the only business without a hiring problem. In fact, they are dealing with the opposite, too many people want to work there. They said Missouri dispensaries are setting records for tax revenue
Strong Support For The Legalization Of Medical Cannabis In Costa Rica
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Medical News
Strong support for the legalization of medical cannabis was shown by the candidates from the National Liberation (PLN), Christian Social Unity (PUSC) and Citizen Action (PAC) parties. Of the eleven candidates, eight are in favor, one is against, and no response was received from two other applicants. In the case of the liberationists, there are two
What Can Marijuana Strain Names Tell You About A Product?
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Cannabis News
Having a regulated system of naming cannabis strains takes the pressure off marketing and PR strategists that most consumers feel are coming up with meaningless names. Cannabis products are named the same way everything else in the world is named. Some names are unusual, some fascinating, some silly, and others logical. Most of these names have a t
Minnesota House Of Representatives To Vote On Complete Adult-Use Cannabis Bill HF 600
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Politics
  The Minnesota House of Representatives is planning a Thursday vote on a bill (HF 600) that would legalize adult-use cannabis in the state. The measure is expected to be passed by the House’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) majority in what will be the first cannabis legalization vote by the full legislative body in its history. Under HF 600,
Medical Cannabis Bill LB 474 Fails in Nebraska by Two Votes
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Politics
Pending legislation in Nebraska that would have established a medical cannabis industry failed by two votes, a frustratingly tight margin for advocates. The vote needed 33 yes votes to pass, and only received 31, making it unable to break a filibuster. LB 474 is officially off the table.  Nicole Hochstein, a mother of a child with epilepsy, describ
Zimbabwe Scraps State Cannabis Ownership Rules to Lure Investors
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Politics
Zimbabwe abolished a rule which requires co-ownership between government and private investors in the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal use, seeking to encourage what the country sees becoming the biggest cash crop.    “Investors can have 100% ownership of their investments and locate their facilities anywhere in the country without prescriptio
Study Now Finds Marijuana Legalization Decreases Property Value
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Politics
The latest study goes against the grain of previous research that shows how property values increase with the onset of legalization. Marijuana legalization is happening across the United States. Naysayers have predicted that a veritable apocalyptic moment is coming on the heels of the movement, screaming about how ending marijuana prohibition would
Cannabis Honey – The Benefit of Bees
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Technology
With all the talk of the current devastation to the honeybee community, and the possible repercussions to humanity in general, it makes the small, buzzing creatures a rather important feature in our ecosystem. Honey, much like cannabis, provides all kinds of benefits to health and nutrition, and with a growing interest in cannabis honey, the two ar
Mexico is very close to becoming the third country in the world to legalize all uses of cannabis
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Politics
Mexico is very close to becoming the third country in the world to legalize all uses of cannabis . The end of the approval process for the Federal Law for the Regulation of Cannabis in Mexico is approaching . Let us remember that the law was approved by the Senate in November 2020 and by the Chamber of Deputies in March 2021. Due to the multiple mo
CBD for cancer: Everything you need to know
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Medical News
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of many compounds in the cannabis plant. It is gaining popularity because it seems to offer many benefits. While there is an ongoing debate, some people recommend using CBD in the treatment of cancer. Overall, it is too early to make any claims about CBD as a cancer treatment. While the initial results of small studies on c

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