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Canadian Cannabis Stocks To Watch In November 2021
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Business & Finance
Marijuana Stocks And Current Market Activity In November the cannabis sector has continued to see market declines that have left top marijuana stocks at the lowest trading levels seen in 2021. One part of the cannabis sector that has seen a significant drop in value is Canadian cannabis stocks. After reaching new highs in the first quarter Canadian
Support for Legal Marijuana Holds at Record High of 68%
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Politics
More than two in three Americans (68%) support legalizing marijuana, maintaining the record-high level reached last year. Line graph. Americans' support for legalizing marijuana -- trend from 1969 to 2021. Currently, 68% of Americans support legalizing marijuana, unchanged from 2020. Gallup has documented increasing support for legalizing marijuana
The data show Washingtonians are spending more now than ever on cannabis
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Cannabis News
Washington counties bordering Idaho had some of the highest cannabis spending per capita. Cannabis sales in Washington continue to grow year over year, according to annual data released last month by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Consumers in Washington spent $1.49 billion on cannabis in the fiscal year ended June 30, up from $1.2
4 Things Older Adults Should Know About Using Marijuana
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Medical News
With each passing year, older adults have been getting more and more into marijuana. With that said, there are some potential issues to be aware of. Thanks for marijuana legalization, the herb has been going through a phase of reevaluation. People of all ages are more open to trying it, whether for recreational or medicinal purposes, especially whe
Medical marijuana emergency rules in effect as 'analogue' products go unregulated
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Medical News
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority continues to stay busy accommodating new licensed businesses, addressing a growing trend of THC "analogs" on dispensary shelves and adapting to new emergency rules now in effect, agency Director Adria Berry said Tuesday.   The additional rules became active on Monday, with an intention to give the authority
BUSINESS Scotts Miracle Beats Revenue Estimates Even As Sales Drop
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Business & Finance
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) reported full-year financial results as sales dropped 17%  in the fourth quarter to $737.8 million. Still, this topped the Yahoo Finance average analyst estimate for sales of $689 million. Scott’s reported a GAAP loss in the quarter of $0.87 per share compared with earnings last year of $0.07 per diluted s
Federal grand jury subpoenas sought records from Missouri medical marijuana regulators
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Politics
Twice last year a federal grand jury demanded the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services turn over records pertaining to the medical marijuana program.  The pair of subpoenas, issued by the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri in September 2020, were redacted by the department at the request of the federal go
How Seth Rogen and Ricky Williams are aiming to succeed in cannabis: ‘People view [Rogen] as an authority’
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Cannabis News
Former NFL running back Ricky Williams and Canadian screen actor and writer Seth Rogen are pursuing fresh efforts in the cannabis space, as celebrities leverage their fame to launch marijuana-themed businesses, with mixed results thus far. Entertainment and sports stars have been routinely flexing their entrepreneurial muscles in response to the le
Charlotte’s Web adds hemp-based dog treats for skin care support
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Business & Finance
DENVER — Charlotte’s Web on Oct. 27 introduced a new full-spectrum hemp extract treat targeting dogs with skin and allergy concerns. The company’s Skin Health & Allergy Support Chews are formulated to support sensitive skin and seasonal allergies. "As we continue to learn more about the science of allergies in our dogs, we are finding it often requ
Massachusetts pot shops are a billion-dollar market, but cannabis industry still faces hurdles
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Business & Finance
BOSTON — While recreational marijuana sales have soared in 2021 as Massachusetts emerges from the pandemic, business complications and governmental actions have slowed the pace of the industry's growth, cannabis advocates say. Massachusetts legalized marijuana in 2016, becoming the seventh state to do so, but only licensed sales in 2018. “Right out
Oregon Authorities Link Illicit Pot Farms to Mexican Cartels
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Politics
Oregon authorities are trying to shut down any illicit cannabis grows with ties to Mexican cartels. Law enforcement officers and other authorities in southern Oregon say that a rash of illegal marijuana cultivation operations in the area are linked to Mexican drug cartels intent on overwhelming local resources as a strategy to maximize profits.  In
New Mexico Considers Changes to Limit Recreational Cannabis Tourism
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Cannabis News
New Mexico might implement new laws that would limit recreational cannabis tourism. Officials claim these limits would ensure public safety. Regulators in New Mexico held a public hearing this week to discuss rules for the state’s forthcoming recreational cannabis market.  The state’s Regulation and Licensing Department, as well as its Cannabis Con
With an eye on gambling, marijuana and short-term rentals, Norfolk plans for enforcing business regulations
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Politics
The city of Norfolk is developing a unit tasked with ensuring businesses follow city regulations and keep their customers and neighbors safe. City staff presented plans for a business compliance unit at Tuesday’s City Council work session. After the meeting, Deputy City Manager Michael Goldsmith said regulating businesses has long been a challenge,
‘It’s mind-boggling’: the complex, and growing, use of medicinal cannabis in Australia
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Medical News
Tens of thousands of people are turning to the drug to treat a range of conditions – but the evidence is patchy and costs can be high   When Helen was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in her early 40s, her doctor prescribed her a range of opioids. She tried morphine, meperidine and a few others, but none helped ease the constant pain her chronic conditi
Massachusetts cannabis delivery companies are seeing demand, but say one issue is getting in the way of profitability
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Cannabis News
For Christopher Fevry, the CEO and co-founder of cannabis delivery company Your Green Package, October has brought a milestone of crossing 2,500 deliveries. After starting delivery with NETA over the summer, Your Green Package is also working with Garden Remedies now, and is doing 30-plus deliveries per day, Fevry said. While Fevry and other cannab
Push begins for marijuana legalization in Arkansas
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Politics
A group that failed to get a recreational marijuana amendment on the ballot four years ago and sued the attorney general over procedural issues hopes to give Arkansas voters a chance to legalize recreational marijuana next year. Arkansas True Grass, a group of marijuana advocates and volunteers, is gathering signatures for a constitutional amendmen
Smokable hemp, CBD foods, and cannabis use in California hospitals
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Medical News
Marijuana activists in California managed to achieve a couple of legislative victories last week. Two bills were put before the governor, the first being the removal of the ban on smokable hemp flower. The second was a measure requiring hospitals to allow qualifying patients access to medical marijuana. Medical marijuana in California hospitals? Se
MMA with a twist of cannabis: Combat sport meets marijuana at RUF, Puff & Rumble event
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Cannabis News
PHOENIX – An MMA event at Celebrity Theatre is not unusual. Pairing that competition with a cannabis expo is. That was the case Saturday when promoter RUF 44 hosted “RUF, Puff & Rumble, the first time the two industries have collided in the Valley. Marijuana and sports have often had a precarious relationship. Within combat fighting, various state

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