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Illinois and Maryland Achieve Record Cannabis Sales in May
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Business & Finance
A Detailed Look at Cannabis Sales in Illinois, Maryland and Massachussetts We are pleased to share with our readers overviews on three Eastern cannabis markets compiled by BDSA for the month of April. BDSA offers a full understanding of the evolving cannabis market though several offerings, including its GreenEdge Retail Sales Tracking, Consumer In
Arkansas: Cannabis Supply Problem, Real or Not, Roils Industry as State Adds Licenses
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Business & Finance
As Arkansas’ medical marijuana industry blossoms, with the state issuing more licenses for cultivation centers and dispensaries to serve more than 60,000 authorized Arkansas patients, cultivators are pushing back against a narrative that short wholesale supplies have kept prices too high for some patients to buy. “The argument for issuing additiona
Is Cannabis Legal in Mexico? 3 Things You Need to Know
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Politics
Ever since the Spanish colonists began farming hemp in Mexico over 400 years ago, cannabis has been a delicate topic in the country – first used as a painkiller, then banned in 1920, and today, almost legal… but also, not at all. The marijuana (or marihuana) rules are hazy, and the consequences of breaking them are no joke. We broke down the top th
Proposal Would Allow Service Members Who Admit Cannabis Use To Return To Military
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Cannabis News
Service members who admit to using cannabis after they leave the military would be permitted to reenlist under a provision of a $740.5 billion defense spending bill approved by the House Armed Services Committee last week.  Current Department of Defense regulations dictate that service members who leave the military and decide to return are barred
Lawmakers Call for Cannabis and Police Reform
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Politics
Policing reform may have passed the House on a mostly party-line vote, but the battle isn’t over, especially for pro-cannabis lawmakers who argue the failed ‘war on drugs’ has fueled racial tension in low-income communities across the nation for decades now. After being rebuffed by congressional leaders who asked that amendments on cannabis not be
The Cost Of Cash For Unbanked Cannabis Businesses
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Business & Finance
Cannabis is legal in a majority of states but remains illegal at the federal level. This legislative divide creates uncertainties that dissuade most federally regulated banks from servicing the cannabis industry. With banking providers in short supply, cannabis businesses are struggling to earn and maintain the same access to financial services as
Cannabis Investment: All You Need to Know
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Business & Finance
Cannabis and its derivative products are all the rage right now. State after state legalizes its recreational use and dispensaries all over the country are making loads of money. The medicinal aspects of the plant are also heavily taken advantage of by big pharmaceutical companies, with new, branded drugs being released with cannabis as their prima
Will The Hemp Industry Revive New York's Economy?
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Politics
Nestled near the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers in Upstate New York, the city of Binghamton and the surrounding county, Broome, was always a hotbed of agriculture and manufacturing. From the rivers to railroads to highways, the area has been at the hub of transportation networks and grew steadily through the 20th century. Part of
This summer's best virtual events for stoners
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Cannabis News
The days, weeks, months and time in general feel like a vague concept in the middle of a pandemic, it’s worth remembering that we’re still in the midst of summer. But the usual beloved summer cultural events we so look forward to all winter — from parades to concerts to food festivals — aren’t happening. Theme parks are shuttered and other tourist
Learn How to Prepare for Your First Trip to a Marijuana Dispensary
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Cannabis News
Your First Visit to a Dispensary The cannabis industry is rather new and is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, which means there is a learning curve for consumers. Anyone interested in buying marijuana for medical or recreational use will eventually visit a dispensary, and the first trip to a dispensary can be shocking beca
No excuse not to raise European THC standard to 0.3 percent
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Technology
Hemp laws and regulations in Europe remain uncertain and variable. Much as in the USA, various jurisdictions apply different standards to the cultivation and use of industrial hemp. The European Union recognizes industrial hemp as the plant Cannabis Sativa L with a THC content of 0.2% or less and there is strong support to increase that limit to 0.
From criminal justice reform to a new Cannabis Compliance Board, new laws take effect in Nevada on July 1
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Politics
Laws implementing a wide range of criminal justice reforms, establishing a state board responsible for regulating marijuana and creating a payday loan database finally take effect Wednesday, more than a year after the 2019 legislative session ended. Another bill, which will raise the minimum wage to $12 by 2024, technically took effect on July 1, 2
Majority of Kiwis will vote in favour of cannabis legalization, new poll finds
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Politics
With a national referendum just three months away, a new poll has found a growing majority of New Zealand voters are in favour of legalizing cannabis for adults. In May, the New Zealand government revealed the final draft of a cannabis reform bill that included a framework for a regulated adult-use market. Kiwis will have the option to vote yes or
Amid Government Corruption, Macedonia Waits on Legislative ‘Go-Ahead’ to Export Cannabis Flowers
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Politics
For more than 14 years, the tiny, poor Balkan country of North Macedonia has been trying to edge its way into the EU. Now, with just over two million inhabitants, and legislation to run a global medical cannabis market, North Macedonia is fighting corruption to prove that big things can come in very small packages. In Macedonia, cannabis is illegal
FDA Issues Guidance On Prescription Drug Marketing Act
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Politics
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the FDA is announcing a temporary policy regarding enforcement of the requirement for drug samples. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing updated guidance to address questions they’ve received asking for clarification regarding their enforcement of requirements on the distribution of drug samp
COVID-19 pandemic is upping the global demand for weed
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Technology
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in long periods of isolation, social distancing mandates and disruption to lifestyles across the globe. According to a new United Nations (U.N.) report, this has caused an increase in the worldwide demand for cannabis, with notable sale surges on the dark web. The U.N. also noted that cannabis remains the main
Southern California counties clear 100,000 cannabis convictions by July 1 deadline
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Politics
As calls for criminal justice reform sweep the nation, California is taking steps to reverse some effects of the war on drugs, which continues to disproportionately impact people of color. California’s 58 county district attorneys had a deadline of Wednesday, July 1, to accept or challenge the state’s recommendation to clear the records of some 191
Can cannabis help to cope with insomnia during the pandemic?
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Medical News
Sleep is easily disrupted by the state of our mental health. That being the case, it makes sense that people are reporting increased issues with their sleep habits, having more vivid dreams, having less restful sleep and experiencing more insomnia during the past couple of months. People usually struggle with their sleep habits. According to Donn P

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