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Texas cancer patients and people with PTSD will soon be able to join state’s expanded medical marijuana program
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Medical News
BY COLLEEN DEGUZMAN AUG. 11, 2021  David Bass came home to Fort Worth in 2006 after serving in the Army but sometimes he feels like he's still in Iraq. After his 25 years in the military, the 64-year-old Desert Storm veteran had nightmares almost every night for six years about being back on the warfield. "I still have the sensation that I'm i...
Why conservative California Rep. Tom McClintock wants to ease federal marijuana laws
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Politics
Rep. Tom McClintock doesn’t approve of marijuana use. He sees “clear evidence” its use can cause neurological problems in children. He’s a reliable Republican, conservative vote in Congress. Yet he’s one of the few congressional Republicans who for years has consistently called for easing federal restrictions on the drug’s use. “He has the best rec
Florida Issues Consumer Warning on Oregon Hemp
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Business & Finance
By Oregon Small Business Association Florida state officials issued a consumer alert warning about hemp grown in Oregon containing rocks, sticks, and other foreign material accompanied by fraudulent certificates of analyses. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which regulates and inspects the cultivation and sale of hemp, i
Marijuana's Green, But Does The Cannabis Industry Follow Suit?
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Business & Finance
Nevada’s marijuana industry is looking to get greener. From plastic packaging to the electricity needed to grow the plants, the cannabis industry has areas to address to lighten its environmental footprint. The head of the Nevada Dispensary Association told State of Nevada that stakeholders are working on more environmentally friendly practices and
Local café offers hemp-infused meals as option for customers
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Cannabis News
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A local cafe and shop is jumping into a growing trend by incorporating hemp and CBD into its dishes. “You can really make pretty much anything and you can infuse the CBD or the hemp hearts,” said Head Chef and Kitchen Manager of Seed & Bean Market, Tika Saunders. Saunders explained that one obstacle while working with hemp and CB
Give Rastafarians a piece of the cannabis industry pie
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Politics
Markland Allison, a Rastafarian resident of Mitchell’s Hill in Rock River, Clarendon, has strong views regarding the opening up of the ganja industry in Jamaica. Jamaicans are encouraged to take advantage of the wealth that can be earned by entering the estimated US$42 billion industry – however, for Allison, it is just a pipe dream for the ordinar
Get the munchies with cannabis ice cream
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Cannabis News
We all scream for cannabis ice cream? In the latest twist on the sweet treat, Boston-based ice cream brand Emack & Bolio’s partnered with cannabis operator MariMed to create cannabis-infused ice cream. And yes, it will give you the munchies. The duo will “create a line-up of cannabis-infused vegan and dairy ice cream in outrageous flavors.” The ice
Biden Fails Cannabis
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Business & Finance
Last year progressive voters were told that, despite the clear evidence that Joe Biden was a left-of-Reagan centrist, modern political pressures from the Democratic party would push the candidate to the left once he was in office, finally aligning him with populist principles. That prediction has proven faulty—even by the most forgiving of standard
Shipping Marijuana Around The US May Already Be Legal Due To This
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Business & Finance
It challenges the conventional wisdom that the federal ban on marijuana gives legalization states free rein to discriminate against outsiders in their local cannabis markets. A Vanderbilt legal paper published in the Boston University Law Review called “Interstate Commerce in Cannabis” shows that shipping cannabis to other states may already be leg
11 Tips for Starting a Cannabis Business
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Business & Finance
What should someone know before starting a cannabis business?  To help aspiring entrepreneurs plan their own cannabis business, we asked business leaders and fellow cannabis business founders this question for their best advice. From finding the right insurance to researching your competition, there are several tips that may help you successfully f
Here's a Beaten-Down Cannabis Stock That's Poised to Explode Higher
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Business & Finance
Key Points Planet 13 stock is over 30% below its peak from earlier this year. Business is booming for the cannabis company with even stronger growth likely on the way. While Planet 13 could deliver great returns, there are a couple of key risks to know about. Original link
CBD Oil vs. Hemp Seed Oil: What’s the Difference?
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Medical News
Thanks to the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD containing less than 0.3% of THC (the psychoactive component of marijuana) is everywhere. And hemp seed oil in products has been around for decades. But aren’t CBD oil and hemp seed oil the same thing? Not quite. While both are derived from the cannabis sativa plant and both are legal at the federal
NY Governor Transition Likely To Lead To Smooth Cannabis Roll-Out
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Business & Finance
We believe Kathy Hochul may view cannabis as a popular initial (or near term) issue to champion at the start of her term thus gaining an initial win under her belt. By Viridian Capital Advisors Original link
Democratic lawmakers announce legislation to fully legalize marijuana in Wisconsin
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Politics
Posted: August 10, 2021 10:54 AM Updated: August 10, 2021 11:05 AM By Logan Rude  SOUTH BELOIT, Wis. — State Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday announced a new bill that would fully legalize marijuana in Wisconsin. During a press conference outside of South Beloit's marijuana dispensary, State Sen. Melissa Agard, one of the bill's sponsors and a ...
Companies like Amazon are rethinking drug testing as cannabis legalization grows
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Business & Finance
As people begin to filter back into the office after a year-and-a-half in Zoom exile, the growing ranks of recreational cannabis users might want to take a peek at their employee handbook before lighting up. Marijuana, which went from a controlled substance to a booming industry in Illinois during the pandemic, may still get you fired. Potentially
Colombia Challenges Canadian Cannabis Dominance
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Business & Finance
In 2020, Canada became the largest exporter of dried cannabis flower in the world. Today, Canada is looking over its shoulder at a formidable competitor in Colombia, which recently instigated some legislative changes that position the country to become the global cannabis leader. Colombia was already recognized for its robust infrastructure, distri
Hemp milk claims to be the greenest yet – but is it any good?
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Cannabis News
’m sitting in my kitchen, about to try my first sip of a milk that is vegan, sequesters carbon and increases biodiversity. Dairy milk has a high carbon footprint. Soy is linked to deforestation, almond to high water use. But how does the new kid on the scene – hemp seed milk – measure up for taste? An Innovative Farmers project coordinated by the S
What Happened To Cincinnati's Plan To Expunge Marijuana Offenses?
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Politics
Cincinnati officials voted two years ago to expunge minor marijuana offenses, but so far, no cases seem to have been sealed due to the ordinance. Cincinnati officials voted two years ago to expunge minor, nonviolent marijuana offenses, but so far, none of the nearly 14,000 cases that could be eligible seem to have been sealed due to the ordinance.

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