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Expert Sees a ‘Strong Need’ for Insurance for Cannabis Industry - Cannabis News
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There’s “still a really strong need” for specialty insurance to cover cannabis businesses as well as medical professionals prescribing cannabis, according to an attorney who specializes in the sector.
Canada Blazes the Trail for (Authorized) Pot on Campus - Cannabis
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After recreational marijuana was legalized in Canada, three universities are amending their policies to allow its use on campus. Universities in the U.S. remain committed to federally imposed ban of the drug.
Herb & Hospice: How Medical Marijuana Is Helping End-Of-Life Care - Cannabis News
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While terminal patients are finding that medical cannabis offers relief with fewer side effects, health professionals must navigate legal challenges to offer aid.
Massachusetts marijuana: Here's how much the retail stores made in five days of sales - Cannabis News
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The two Massachusetts marijuana retail stores pulled in $2.2 million in gross sales, according to data released by the state Cannabis Control Commission.
Medical Marijuana and Pharmacists: Should we Expect Changes at the Local Drug Store? - Cannabis News
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Along with monitoring the constantly-evolving state and federal cannabis policies, druggists in cannabis-legal states must also keep watch on a patchwork quilt of local health and safety regulations.
Legal weed is now one step closer to reality in New Jersey - Cannabis News
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After months of false starts and delays, New Jersey took a big step Monday toward legal weed, with state lawmakers advancing a bill that would legalize the possession and personal use of recreational marijuana.
Marijuana in Massachusetts: Here's how much people spent on the first day of legal sales - Cannabis News
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Consumers who traveled to the first retail marijuana stores east of the Mississippi spent $440,011 on opening day, according to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.
Why Sun-Grown Cannabis Will Make the Marijuana Industry Greener and Richer - Cannabis News
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The future of cannabis cultivation isn't in massive grow facilities with high-tech lights and complex temperature control systems. It's out in the open air, according to proponents of the sun-grown movement.
Green is the new black as cannabis retailers push 'Green Wednesday' as the next big shopping holiday - Cannabis News
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Cannabis retailers are pushing "Green Wednesday," the day before Thanksgiving, as the Black Friday for marijuana users.
A Home Grower’s Guide to Healthy Cannabis Roots - Cannabis News
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The source of a healthy cannabis plant is a healthy root system. Roots provide a network for collecting and transferring water, oxygen, and nutrients to your growing plants.
Oregon marijuana prices dive, and sales soar - Cannabis News
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Recreational marijuana sales in Oregon will be nearly $543 million this year, up 29 percent from 2017 and well above economists' expectations, forecasts show.
Nevada breaks another marijuana sales record - Cannabis News
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The Nevada Department of Taxation reported on Wednesday that in August, the state collected $8.1 million in taxes alone from cannabis sales. That’s $3.2 million more than the same time last year.
Politics: Marijuana backers plot ambitious campaign - Cannabis News
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Advocates of legalizing medical and recreational marijuana are planning a wave of new ballot measures in coming years few years, buoyed by wins scored this year's midterm elections in swing and conservative states.
Cannabis and Epilepsy Symposium in Denver During Epilepsy Awareness Month - Cannabis News
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Nearly a dozen doctors and attorneys specializing in cannabis policy and research, as well as epilepsy treatment, will discuss everything from recent scientific research to CBD's legal status in America.
'Pot law' is a budding industry for Michigan attorneys - Cannabis News
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With the passage of Proposal 1 in last Tuesday's midterm election, Michigan attorneys are gearing up for an influx of people interested in the business side of the budding marijuana industry.
Connecticut adds 31st condition to medical marijuana program - Cannabis News
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A new condition can now be treated with medical marijuana in Connecticut.
How to Build a Simple Home Cannabis Garden for $100, $500, & $1,000 - Cannabis News
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Building your own climate-controlled indoor grow can be easy, convenient, and inexpensive all at the same time.
Active Ingredient In Marijuana Reduced Alzheimer's-Like Effects In Mice - Cannabis News
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The findings suggest that "cannabis could be beneficial for Alzheimer's disease."

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