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Missouri Marijuana Dispensaries to Open Mid-Summer, DHSS Director Says - Cannabi News
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Medical marijuana has technically been legal in Missouri since January 1, but dispensaries have been unable to open until they meet seed-to-sale requirements.
Report: Infused Beverages Market Expected to Hit $2.8 Billion by 2025 - Cannabis News
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Non-alcoholic CBD-infused beverages are the fastest-growing segment of the "drinkables" market, largely driven by the growing demand for wellness products as a replacement for soft drinks and alcohol.
High Times owner scores 13 California marijuana dispensaries - Cannabis News
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The owner of High Times is going to start selling marijuana after championing its use in the pages of its magazine for nearly half a century.
House democrats introduce bill to include cannabis businesses in coronavirus relief - Cannabis News
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Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) have introduced a bill to make legal cannabis businesses eligible for federal coronavirus relief aid meant for small businesses.
Feast or famine: The effect of marijuana on weight - Cannabis News
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Your new year’s resolution for 2020 was to lose weight. And this time, you really are committed to making it happen.
Pandemic puts launch of Maine’s recreational marijuana market on hold - Cannabis News
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Maine's marijuana czar says launching the adult-use industry by June is 'simply unrealistic.'
Colorado Governor Asks Congress To Let Marijuana Businesses Get Coronavirus Aid Funds - Cannabis News
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“Unfortunately, a large number of small businesses in Colorado are not eligible for these loans due to their involvement in the state-legal cannabis industry, which is a major employer and tax revenue generator in our state,” Gov. Jared Polis (D) wrote in a letter to a Colorado congressman on Monday.
Older adults and medical marijuana: Reduced stigma and increased use - Cannabis News
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As a primary care doctor who has incorporated medical cannabis into his practice, it is notable how many silver-haired patients are coming in to discuss the pros and cons of a trial of medical cannabis.
Illinois cannabis sales hit nearly $36 million in March - Cannabis News
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According to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, adult-use cannabis sales hit $35,902,543.22 in March.
Should COVID-19 Allow Medical Patients To Grow Marijuana At Home? - Cannabis News
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While some medical marijuana states allow home cultivation, others do not, potentially harming lives during the coronavirus outbreak.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Consider Recreational Marijuana To Fill Budget Hole - Cannabis News
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COVID-19 is having a multi-million dollar impact on the state budget. One lawmaker said the solution might be to legalize recreational marijuana.
Coronavirus could accelerate U.S. cannabis legalization - Cannabis News
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As the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic piles up, U.S. cities and states are set to face significant lost revenue given the loss of business activity.
Letting VA Doctors Recommend Medical Marijuana To Veterans Won’t Cost Anything, Congressional Analysts Say - Cannabis News
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A bill that would allow doctors at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recommend medical marijuana to military veterans would have zero fiscal impact, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said on Wednesday.
New York Governor Says State Will Still Pursue Marijuana Legalization Despite Coronavirus - Cannabis News
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The governor of New York said on Monday that he expects lawmakers to push ahead with plans to legalize marijuana even as the state works to address the coronavirus pandemic.
Maine marijuana company sues state over residency requirement - Cannabis News
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Wellness Connection filed a lawsuit in federal court Friday against the Maine department that oversees marijuana policy, claiming that residency restrictions on owners of recreational cannabis businesses violate the U.S. Constitution.
North American weed firms see lockdown boost - Cannabis News
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Cannabis sales are touching new highs as customers across the United States and Canada stockpile weed to prepare for long spells of isolation because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Colorado Just Issued The First Marijuana Delivery License In The State - Cannabis News
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As more Americans across the country are sheltering at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a major Colorado cannabis retailer announced that it has received the state’s first permit to deliver medical marijuana directly to patients’ doors.
Connecticut Residents Strongly Support Legalizing Marijuana, Poll Shows - Cannabis News
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A majority of Connecticut residents favor legalizing marijuana, according to a new poll released on Thursday.

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