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John Fetterman calls on Biden to Legalize Weed ahead of Labor Day — Here’s how POTUS responded
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Politics
Fetterman pledged to press on the topic of marijuana legalization ahead of Biden’s visit to his state of Pennsylvania. If the recent polls are any indication, it’s looking like John Fetterman (D) has a good chance of beating Dr. Oz (R) to become Pennsylvania’s next Senator. Ahead of President Biden’s visit to Pittsburgh this Labor Day, Fetterman pl
Cannabis grow Proposal heads back to Planning Commission
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Medical News
In a business matter that’s highlighted a tussle between Planning Commissioners and County of Santa Cruz staff, the Commission has been handed a second chance to properly deny a cannabis cultivation operation proposal in Upper Zayante. Local residents are trying to stop it, arguing it will use too much water and cause other problems—like increased
'It will poison a lot of our children': Battle over marijuana heats up in Hunterdon County
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Business & Finance
LEBANON TOWNSHIP - The township Planning Board is scheduled on Tuesday to start hearing an application to build a marijuana grow facility on Anthony Road, perhaps the most controversial issue in the northern Hunterdon County municipality in recent years. The application by The NAR Group, of Warren Township, to open a 20,000-square-foot medical mari
Georgia Medical Marijuana Production at a Standstill
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Medical News
"Still no indication at this point that we're gonna have the licenses issued and granted anytime in the near future, unfortunately," says Allen Peake MILLEDGEVILLE - This time last year, there were hopes that medical cannabis production and distribution offices would be opening in several spots in Central Georgia and around the state, like the one
New study suggests THC may have a positive effect on PTSD symptoms
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Cannabis News
After consuming their pills and THC reaching its peak effect, investigators provided participants with emotional regulation tasks A new U.S. study seems to support the idea that THC has a positive effect on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Published in the journal Neuropharmacology and conducted by researchers from Wayne State University, the
How Beshear’s Medical Marijuana taskforce can force the Legislature to Act
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Medical News
I love University of Kentucky Football and I would often joke with my out-of-state friends that the reason our announcers pump the crowd up with a loud “It’s a First Down Kentucky!” is because, historically, that was all we had to celebrate. Thank God we have since graduated to celebrating touchdowns and winning seasons. Right now, we have a Republ
Financial entities seek to expand California Cannabis banking efforts
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Business & Finance
Abaca, a financial platform for cannabis operators, and Pacific Valley Bank are partnering as a means of expanding cannabis banking access within the California market. This marks the first time since California legalized medical marijuana 26 years ago that legal operators in the industry have access to such a combination. “Many operators across th
State begins taking applications for retail Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
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Business & Finance
NEW YORK—The state Office of Cannabis Management is taking applications for people interested in applying for a retail marijuana dispensary license, the board said Thursday at a virtual news conference.  The launch of the application portal for CAURD, Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary Licenses, the first adult-use retail cannabis dispensaries
Recreational marijuana still banned on University Campuses
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Cannabis News
BOZEMAN - Recreational marijuana sales became legal this year in Montana, but that doesn’t mean it’s allowed everywhere. It’s still against policy if a student 21 years or older purchases marijuana and takes it onto Montana State University or University of Montana's campus. “We certainly recognize the new dynamic with dispensaries all around campu
NY to take social equity Marijuana Applications
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Business & Finance
The Hochul administration has begun accepting applications from “justice-involved” individuals for retail cannabis dispensary licenses as officials prepare to provide some of those awarded licenses with “state of the art” storefronts constructed and furnished by the state Dormitory Authority. In response to questions from CNHI, Chris Alexander, exe
High-Potency Marijuana More More Likely to Result in Addiction, Psychosis
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Cannabis News
Approximately 147 million people worldwide consume cannabis, or marijuana each year; a number that continues to grow, especially in North America and Europe, according to the World Health Organization. At the same time, the cannabis available today is more potent than ever before. A systematic review published in Addiction found that levels of tetr
Young adults are using more Cannabis and Psychedelics
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Cannabis News
'The pandemic, with all its mental stressors and turmoil, has likely contributed to the rise' Marijuana and psychedelics use among young adults has reached an all-time high, according to a federal survey. The data was collected by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and shows a jump back to form following a year of low usage of all substances fr
Cannabis drinks market value set to grow by US$8.3 billion in 2032
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Business & Finance
The global cannabis drinks market is set to grow by a value of $8.3 billion in 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.3%, according to Future Market Insights. Cannabis is becoming more commonly used in various markets across the world to treat a variety of illnesses, including neurological disorders, epilepsy, cancer, and pain manage
Marijuana growing moratorium?: Supply and demand could lead to changes in Michigan
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Business & Finance
DETROIT - Marijuana growers in Michigan are making too much product and it’s outpacing demand. In just the past year, the price for an ounce of flower went down by 44%. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency is now seeking input on how to solve the problem. "The agency has been hearing concerns that the supply of marijuana produced by licensed growers exce
Medical Cannabis Market to Generate USD 54.34 Billion Globally by 2029
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Medical News
Cannabis is now approved for treating various ailments, including restlessness, muscle tightness, persistent discomfort, and the reduction of vomiting and illness caused by chemotherapy. The majority of businesses are making rapid progress in their research into the potential of therapeutic cannabis and hemp. CHICAGO - Data Bridge Market research h
Is Delta-8 THC actually Synthetic or Natural? (And Why It Matters!)
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Technology
The confusion as to whether it is synthetic or not comes into play when there is human involvement in the mass production of THC. This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been reposted with permission. A lot of people are perplexed about the present state of things in relation to delta-8 THC. This is a cannabinoid that can be retrie
Cannabis stores start shutting down, 'collateral damage' from B.C. General Employees Union strike
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Business & Finance
“The economic impact is large. It just doesn't seem fair that an entire industry is going to get destroyed as collateral damage for someone else's decisions.” B.C. cannabis stores have already begun shutting down as their only supply source has been cut off by a 10-day-old B.C. General Employees Union strike at government distribution warehouses. O
Office of Cannabis Policy hosts town-hall Discussion on Industry
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Business & Finance
To take the temperature of stakeholders involved, the office hopes to open up a conversation to better meet industry needs. BANGOR - To open up a conversation about the industry, the Office of Cannabis Policy hosted a listening event on Wednesday to speak on policy and questions with the public.  The town-hall style event aimed to gain a diverse pe

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