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GOP Senate Chair Says He Plans Marijuana Banking Vote - Cannabis News
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The Republican chair of the Senate Banking Committee said on Thursday that his panel will hold a vote on legislation allowing banks to service state-legal marijuana businesses this year.
'Odorless' cannabis nearly ready for market, Canadian firm claims - Cannabis News
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Cannabis connoisseurs looking to get high on the sly may have a new option -- nearly “odourless” pot.
DC Permits Medical Marijuana in Public Schools - Cannabis News
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On Tuesday, D.C. Public Schools clarified its policy, telling News4 health professionals will administer medical marijuana to students in schools.
Will federal marijuana banking law weed out industry obstacles? - Cannabis News
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Could new legislation or a federal marijuana banking law cause current banking and cannabis business restrictions to go up in smoke?
Despite high hopes, cannabis tourism in Canada has been slow to sprout - Cannabis News
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Regions like Niagara in Ontario and the Okanagan Valley in B.C. attract droves of international tourists each year for wine tastings, vineyard tours and fine dining, but not so much for cannabis.
Mississippi: Petition with over 100,000 signatures to legalize medical marijuana submitted to Secretary of State’s office - Cannabis News
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Over 100,000 certified signatures have been submitted to the Secretary of State’s office in an effort to legalize marijuana.
Can Medical Marijuana Help Aging Parents With Dementia? - Cannabis News
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Studies as to how it can help older people, particularly with dementia (Alzheimer's disease being the most common kind of dementia), have been lacking. However, better and newer data is now reported and the results look very promising.
'Pick your own' hemp field in Maine a sign of popularity of CBD - Cannabis News
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People all across Maine have been buying products containing CBD -- most of it is made from the hemp plant. Given the popularity of the medication, it may not be surprising that a farm in Whitefield is helping people be able to make their own CBD, by making it easy to get the hemp.
Maine’s Route 1: Lobster shacks, blueberry stands, and cannabis - Cannabis News
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More than 20 medical marijuana shops dot the roadway, tempting tourists to stop and peruse their wares.
Missouri marijuana industry group announces doctor training program - Cannabis News
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A St. Louis-based marijuana trade industry group announced Thursday morning that it developed a new training program for Missouri doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers.
Nation's Largest Hemp Processing Plant Opens in Colorado - Cannabis News
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Colorado City, a town of fewer than 2,500 in southern Colorado, will soon be home to up to 50 million pounds of hemp, now that a massive hemp-processing facility is open for business.
Can Using Marijuana Help Lower My Cholesterol? - Cannabis News
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While more research is needed, existing studies have raised some interesting points about marijuana’s potential role in the fight against high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.
Survey: Americans View Marijuana As Far Less Harmful Than Alcohol And Tobacco - Cannabis News
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Americans are twice as likely to say that alcohol is “very harmful” than say the same about marijuana, according to a survey released on Monday.
CBD Companies Positioning Themselves For Cannabis Legalization
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Recreational cannabis use is illegal in the majority of US states, but the relaxation of hemp and CBD sales has created a set of companies that could more easily grab cannabis product market share if it is legalized. Companies selling CBD products are establishing their brands among consumers, and acquiring shelf space and retail relationships. If recreational cannabis is legalized, those companies can enter that market more quickly than a business starting from scratch.
Study on cannabis chemical as a treatment for pancreatic cancer may have 'major impact,' Harvard researcher says
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Pancreatic cancer makes up just 3 percent of all cancers in America. But with a one-year survival rate of just 20 percent (and five-year survival rate of less than 8), it’s predicted to be the second leading cause of cancer-related death by 2020.
Up In Smoke: Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing Goes Poof In NYC And Nevada - Cannabis News
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Starting next year, job seekers in New York City and Nevada will no longer have to worry about whether they’ll flunk a pre-employment drug test — and lose out on a job — because of that joint they smoked the week before.
Report: California Cannabis Market on Track to Hit $3.1 Billion - Cannabis News
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After briefly faltering a year ago, California’s massive cannabis industry seems to be regaining steam.
How to Start a Cannabis Business On a Budget - Cannabis News
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So you've got a big idea (genius, of course) but little money to play with. What's the first step? These scrappy entrepreneurs have some advice.

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