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Kentucky begins licensing doctors, nurses for medical Cannabis program Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 Kentucky Residents to Apply for Medical Cannabis Cards in January, Medical Professionals Begin Licensing Process. Starting in January, Kentucky residents can begin applying for medical cannabis cards, but the process for licensing medical professi

South Dakota Leads Nation in Hemp Production, Eyes Expansion Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 South Dakota ranks #1 in Hemp, farmers in the state look at this year’s crop. After leading the nation in hemp production the last two years, South Dakota looks to continue expanding the growth of the crop throughout the state while adding new processing fa

US Lawmakers File Bipartisan Bill To Expunge Marijuana Convictions Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 A bipartisan pair of lawmakers this week filed a bill to expunge federal convictions for low-level marijuana crimes. The legislation, dubbed the Marijuana Misdemeanor Expungement Act, was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Louisiana De

New York’s ongoing struggle to launch Cannabis companies Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 Broken state promises and legal delays have conspired to keep licensees from opening. The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) does an excellent job informing the public about the number of licenses issued, but its record is less stellar when it comes t

Adults are ditching alcohol for Cannabis and psychedelics Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 UK Adults Shift from Alcohol to Psychotropic Drugs, Study Finds. The report found that 58% of adults in the UK reduce their alcohol consumption in favour of other substances, a figure that increases to 70% in the US where THC is more widely available. An incre

Can Hemp slow cancer growth? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 New Study Explores Impact of Dietary Fibres on Prostate Cancer Growth. A new Rowett Institute study into whether adding particular types of fibre to prostate cancer patients' diets could slow the growth of tumours - or even shrink them - has the potential to deliver "significant benefits"

Cannabis advocates in Thailand protest a proposal to ban again its general use Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Thai Cannabis Advocates Protest Potential Ban on General Use. Two years after Marijuana was decriminalized in Thailand, nearly a hundred of its advocates marched to the prime minister’s office to protest a possible ban on general use. Two

Cannabis Reform Faces Uncertain Future Despite Labour Victory in UK Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Labour's Election Win Unlikely to Spur Major Changes in UK Cannabis Policy. Three years ago the toppling of a conservative Government in Germany led to a seminal moment for European cannabis – but there appears to be little chance of a repeat in the

Unleashing the Potential of Cannabis for Tomorrow's Medicine Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings: Strategic Advances and Future Growth Plans. Since the start of the year, Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (OTC Pink: CBIH) has embarked on a transformative journey involving merger opportunities, patent

Legal Cannabis Movement: Success Tainted by Equity Issues Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Legal Cannabis: A Mixed Bag of Success and Disappointment in the USA. Cannabis prohibition remains central to America’s failed war on drugs — upwards of half a million people were arrested for a cannabis offense in the U.S. in 2018, accounting for more than 43

Cannabis Medications could be eligible for FDA approval under proposed DEA rules Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 For the first time, cannabis plant would drastically shift federal legal status from narcotic to regulated medication. The US Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed new rules that mean, for the first time, medications containing de

Marijuana’s New Legal Status Must Spark More Research Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 While most Americans enjoy access to marijuana, barriers to research and knowledge expansion persist—with dangerous consequences. Unlimited research access is needed. In May the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposed officially reclassifying marijuana

Applications now open for Kentucky Cannabis Business licenses Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Applications now open for Kentucky cannabis business licenses. House Bill 829 became law during this year’s legislative session and moved up the medical cannabis timeline from January 2025 to July 1, 2024. Kentuckians can now begin applying for a cannabis

Economic Windfall: Florida Eyes Recreational Marijuana Legalization Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Could The Florida Marijuana Amendment Raise Tax Revenue For Local Communities? Closer to November, expect supporters of the amendment to showcase the possibilities of tax revenue that could benefit the state and local municipalities. The claim is tha

Ohio Police Chief Fired for Refusing Drug Test After Office Allegedly Reeks of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Ohio police chief fired for refusing to take drug test after mayor claims his office reeked of marijuana. An Ohio police chief is jobless for refusing to take a drug test after the mayor claimed she smelled an odor of marijuana t

John Morgan Releases More Pro-Marijuana Spots In Florida Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 John Morgan Pushes for Recreational Marijuana in Florida with Radio Campaign. Attorney John Morgan is urging voters to declare “independence” and support recreational marijuana in two new radio ads, Florida Politics reports. Morgan, a longtime marijuana advocat

Wyoming Hemp shops sue state over delta-8 ban, seek halt to enforcement Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 The Hemp Community of Wyoming argues the ban is unconstitutional and wants a judge to stop it as it takes effect today. A group of hemp retailers and an agricultural organization are suing the state of Wyoming claiming that its recent ban on the

District Judge Rules Against Marijuana Legality in Massachusetts Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 He says marijuana companies have grounds to sue if taken to the Supreme Court. District Judge Mark Mastroianni rejected the arguments made by Massachusetts marijuana companies, declaring that a previous Supreme Court decision prevented them from forcing