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Legal cannabis in Redondo Beach? Voters will decide in 2023
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Politics
The City Council, however, could eventually vote on its own ordinance before voters weigh in. Redondo Beach voters will decide next year whether to legalize commercial cannabis in the city. The City Council this week chose to place an initiative on the March 7, 2023, general election ballot that, if approved, would allow a few marijuana dispensarie
D.C. aims to boost ailing medical marijuana industry
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Politics
The “gray” marijuana market in the District is out-competing the city’s regulated medical cannabis marketplace, according to council members who want to rescue dispensary businesses. Lawmakers unanimously approved measures that include declaring the week of 4/20 an annual medical marijuana sales tax holiday and allowing people aged 65 and over to t
Montana brings in $12.8M in first month of recreational marijuana sales
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Business & Finance
We have made it through January which means we're already one month into legal recreational marijuana sales. The Montana Department of Revenue released its sales numbers this morning. Montana brought in $12.8 million in marijuana sales for its first month. Adam Ryder, owner of Juniper Cannabis in Bozeman and Belgrade says recreational marijuana sal
Legislation introduced to allow medical cannabis in Tennessee
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Politics
State Rep. Jason Powell filed legislation on Monday to propose an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution to allow medical cannabis, according to a news release. Powell, D-Nashville, said if the constitutional amendment is passed it would allow Tennesseans to use medical cannabis legally for approved medical conditions including cancer, epilepsy an
Efforts to decriminalize marijuana in San Marcos underway
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Politics
San Marcans could see a measure on the November ballot aiming to change marijuana enforcement in the city.  Mano Amiga, a grassroots immigration and legal reform organization, has begun gathering signatures to place an initiative on the ballot that would establish an ordinance eliminating low-level marijuana enforcement in San Marcos.  “Having a ch
The Florida cannabis industry is growing. Here's why Palm Beachers may want in.
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Business & Finance
The first Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce breakfast event of the year focused on a taboo subject that is said to have numerous business opportunities. At the Jan. 4 breakfast at The Breakers, nearly 400 residents and business owners gathered to learn about Florida's cannabis industry.  Laurel Baker, the chamber's chief executive officer, said she th
Pet CBD benefits: Meet Healthy Hemp founder Dave Merrell
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Cannabis News
  Pet Age recently spoke with Dave Merrell, founder of Healthy Hemp, to learn more about his brand and how its products play a role in the health and well-being of companion animals.    How has the pet hemp market changed over the years since you founded Healthy Hemp Pet in 2014?  When we first came out with our products, a lot of people thought we
Guess how many Americans would vote for a politician who smokes weed?
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Politics
58 per cent of respondents would support a politician “who occasionally smokes marijuana in their free time.” People in the U.S. were recently asked if they would vote for a politician who smokes weed? According to a new poll, more than half of respondents report they would be comfortable dong so. Conducted by YouGov, the survey was released on Jan
Can delta-8 THC provide some of the benefits of pot — with less paranoia and anxiety?
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Cannabis News
Delta-8 THC is a hemp-derived compound that’s closely related to delta-9 THC, commonly called THC. Over the past year, you may have seen something called  delta-8 THC  or “delta 8” appear in convenience stores and pharmacies alongside CBD gummies, oils and lotions. Delta-8 THC is a hemp-derived compound that’s closely related to  delta-9 THC  – wha
The exploding health benefits of CBD + adaptogens
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Medical News
The benefits of CBD as well as adaptogens clearly fill a massive void in western medicine so it’s not surprising to see patients fall for their charms. Cannabidiol (CBD) may seem like it’s been a hot topic on the wellness front for quite some time now. After all, the non-psychoactive compound of marijuana has touted for its stress and anxiety-relie
When Howard Hesseman was busted for marijuana in 1963
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Cannabis News
In 1979, the New York Times wrote about TV actor Howard Hesseman and his Dr. Johnny Fever DJ character on WKRP in Cincinnati for 80 episodes from 1978-1982: "Dr. Johnny Fever, as Mr. Hesseman makes clear in his portrayal of the disk Jockey, has ingested a fair share of drugs in his lifetime. He is one of the first characters on commercial televisio
Ron DeSantis hints at decriminalizing marijuana in Florida but opposes its recreational use due to its 'putrid' stench
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Politics
Despite suggesting he is in favor of its decriminalization, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis cited the "putrid" scent of cannabis as a reason he may remain opposed to fully legalizing its use in the state, Politico reported. "I think a lot of those other areas that have done it you know have ended up regretting it," DeSantis said Wednesday during a press
Mums-to-be who smoke cannabis during pregnancy ‘double risk of stunting baby’s growth’
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Medical News
Women who smoke cannabis during pregnancy double the risk of stunting their baby’s growth, a study warns. Risks of premature birth, lower birth weight and possible low intelligence in later life were all increased. The report came from data on 60,000 mothers in the US, Canada and Jamaica in 16 studies. Chances of newborns being small for their age
'We're not giving up': Push for medical marijuana continues in Nebraska
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Politics
Nebraskans for medical marijuana were out over the weekend trying to get signatures on two petitions that could put the issue on the November ballot. It's the latest attempt after the Nebraska Supreme Court barred a measure to legalize medical marijuana back in 2020. As they kick things into high gear, volunteers and campaign managers say they’re f
Groundhog Day for High Times as they announce their IPO (again)
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Business & Finance
Lucky for High Times, there are numerous disclaimers within the offering that there is no guarantee that the stock will ever trade. With snow on the ground and a whisper of spring in the air, it means it is time for High Times to make their annual announcement of going public. Original link
SAFE Act just got re-added to defense bill as amendment, but could it pass on its own?
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Politics
The removal of the SAFE Act from the defense bill is not the end of the road, but rather another indication of the steep climb to federal cannabis legalization. The majority of cannabis advocates and supporters in the United States were let down by the Senate’s decision to pull out the SAFE ACT from the defense bill last month. Now that the shock o
VHS vs. THC: How old video stores are helping weed businesses in Ohio
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Cannabis News
A chain of video rental stores will now be used as cannabis dispensaries in Ohio, increasing the number of dispensaries in a state that sorely needs them. Remember the abandoned video store near the home where you grew up in? It may now be a cannabis dispensary. At least, if you live in Ohio. The Columbus Dispatch reports that over a dozen video re
Petitioners fall short on North Dakota marijuana ballot measure
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Politics
Supporters of a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana through North Dakota's constitution have again fallen short of signatures to prompt a public vote. Their deadline was Jan. 22 to submit at least 31,164 valid signatures to the secretary of state. They did not do so. Measure sponsoring committee member Dustin Peyer, of Driscoll, told

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