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Clear majorities of Black Americans favor marijuana legalization, easing of criminal penalties
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Politics
A growing number of states have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, and at the federal level, Congress is considering decriminalizing the drug and expunging past convictions for marijuana-related offenses. These policies align with the views of most Black Americans, according to an October 2021 Pew Research Center survey. Wide majo
Study: Can hemp fiber be used in auto industry?
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Technology
The Hemp Alliance of Tennessee is leading a study on the feasibility of the production of hemp fiber in the state. The organization, comprised of hemp-industry colleagues who support, educate, and collaborate for a successful industry, partnered with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to fund the research that will be conducted by the Universi
Snoop Dogg rewards his $50K-a-year blunt roller with pay rise: 'Their salary went up!'
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Cannabis News
  Snoop Dogg smokes so much weed, it’s worth the cost of hiring a full-time blunt roller. The Long Beach rapper appeared on The Howard Stern Show alongside actor and fellow weed enthusiast Seth Rogen in October 2019, where he revealed he pays someone up to $50,000 a year to roll blunts for him. “I don’t have time,” Snoop explained. “The muthafucka
Clinical trial in South Africa to study efficacy of psilocybin on women with HIV and depression
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Medical News
A new study in South Africa aims to examine the effect of psilocybin on treating depression in HIV-positive women with the goal of increasing treatment compliance. No matter how effective HIV and AIDS treatment have become in the so-called “first world,” the disease is still devastating in places like South Africa. Indeed, HIV infection represents
New crypto currency for the cannabis Industry
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Technology
Cannabis Cash Coin has reached an agreement to have their new cryptocurrency listed on popular crypto exchange CoinMooner. This agreement will allow cannabis enthusiasts to swap Ethereum for the coin using Uniswap, a service also hosted on CoinMooner. “We chose CoinMooner as our first crypto exchange because of the exposure potential. In addition,
Award-winning researcher engineers cannabis strain with 20% more THC
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Cannabis News
Levels for THC and CBG were increased by 17 per cent and 25 per cent more, respectively. Researchers from the University of Jerusalem have managed to manipulate the number of cannabinoids within a cannabis plant. According to The Jerusalem Post, the research increased the plant’s THC level to 20 per cent more, something that could help create new s
LeBron James' Foundation announces plans for multimillion-dollar Akron medical facility
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Technology
LeBron James has said it takes a village to help raise a kid and make a true difference. And Tuesday's announcement of the new I Promise HealthQuarters furthers his contention that a holistic approach is needed to make change not only in a child's life but for the student's entire family. The new I Promise HealthQuarters will be the latest addition
Green Check Verified announces integration with Cannabis ERP Platform Canix
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Technology
 Green Check Verified (GCV), the leading fintech provider of compliant cannabis banking solutions and services, today announced an official integration with Canix, one of the cannabis industry’s most comprehensive seed-to-sale enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. Canix serves both large commercial operations and single owner operators, and
Cannabis bills show conflict in industry, growing acceptance among Arizona lawmakers
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Politics
And then there were two. That's how many marijuana bills have survived the 2022 legislative session. One bill would allocate funds from the Smart and Safe Arizona Fund to tribal police and fire departments, university police and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The other, a strike-everything amendment mirroring a failed senate bill, poses m
Marijuana users more likely to be stuck in bad relationships, here’s why
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Cannabis News
Researchers asked 145 couples in which a least one of the partners used cannabis to share how regularly they used it and how satisfied they are with their relationships. Cannabis might have more to do with your love life than you think, according to a new study that examined its associations with couple functioning. Researchers from Rutgers Univers
Portugal group demands freedom to vote for personal use of cannabis
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Politics
In Portugal, the left-wing group Left Bloc is pressing for legalization based on both local drug reform history, as well as current events across Europe. For those watching the swing of European states into the pro cannabis column, the developments in Portugal have been a source of both optimism and frustration for the past several years. The produ
Legal weed has states improvising role as consumers’ safety cop
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Politics
What’s safe in pot? Depends on where you are The spread of legal marijuana across the US is bringing with it a unique challenge: Absent federal guidelines, states are cobbling together hodgepodge rules that leave users without a uniform safety net.  Take New Jersey, which on April 21 became the latest state with legalized pot. Regulators there are
This is what it feels like to have marijuana side effects
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Medical News
    Pay attention to these signs. Many people find marijuana beneficial, either for recreation or relief from a medical condition. But some people have a less pleasant experience with cannabis. Marijuana can cause side effects, which can range from unpleasant to risky for health. This is what it may feel like to experience some of the most common s
6 tips for having a great summer
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Cannabis News
  Now’s the time to enjoy warm weather, time outside, and new experiences, whether that be through summer jobs, internships, travel or reconnecting with friends. In the midst of summer fun, don’t forget to keep yourself safe. Follow these six tips to have a great time.   1) Hydrate often If you’ll be spending time doing outdoor activities such as b
NYC Mayor Adams says he won't crack down on illicit weed sales, tells Big Apple to light up & enjoy
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Politics
New York, New York, so nice they named it twice, got a message from its mayor who told Big Apple residents they should feel free to buy, sell and consume weed where ever they wish. Mayor Eric Adams promised not to take a “heavy-handed” approach toward those illicitly selling marijuana in the city. Now that recreational cannabis is legal, though sal
Dutchie lays off 7% of workforce, citing ‘dramatic market shift,’ in latest cannabis tech company cuts
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Technology
Dutchie, a Bend, Ore.-based software startup that serves cannabis retailers, has laid off 7% of its workforce. GeekWire confirmed the cuts with a Dutchie spokesperson. The company employs more than 700 people. The cuts affected roles across product and recruiting teams, according to LinkedIn posts written by laid off employees.  “I am saddened, fru
Dr. Oz faces John Fetterman in unprecedented Senate race — and cannabis is on the table
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Politics
In addition to his lucrative evidence-free advice, Dr. Oz recently said that legalizing recreational cannabis in PA would make people lose their motivation to go to work. Celebrity Doctor Mehmet Oz officially became Pennsylvania's Republican Senate candidate when his opponent Dave McCormick conceded on Friday despite Oz's razor-thin lead of less th
Kanye West’s former manager is the now the CEO of a cannabis company
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Business & Finance
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