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Imtroducing the Pet Cannabis Coalition: The advocacy group supporting efforts to legalize cannabis for California pets
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Politics
The Pet Cannabis Coalition is supporting California Assembly Bill 1885 that will formally legalize cannabis products for pets and allow veterinarians to recommend them for a range of conditions The Pet Cannabis Coalition, a recently established advocacy group that supports legislation aimed at legalizing cannabis products for pets and creating a le
Pigeon seen smuggling cannabis into Peruvian prison
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Cannabis News
The pigeon has been sent to an animal shelter to help it “resocialize” and leave behind its delivery days. The noble, albeit now often-maligned, pigeon has been used as a message carrier during chariot races to times of war. That may be why someone in Peru tried using the bird’s impressive homing abilities to fly weed into a prison. Perhaps parched
Here’s how legal weed has changed cannabis marketing on social media
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Technology
Women have slowly introduced themselves into the equation, disrupting what’s traditionally thought of as a cannabis consumer. Legal marijuana has changed the way some people think about cannabis, leading to a shift in the way in which it’s marketed. A new study explores how is promoted on social media apps, prompting the market to open up and peopl
Is the future of weed seedless? How triploid cannabis could lead to new strains
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Technology
The era of triploid cannabis is here and it can easily be the solution cannabis growers sought in the 1970s. But what does triploid mean? The world of cannabis cultivation might be in for a new paradigm shift in the form of seedless cannabis. The huge potential of triploid cannabis has gotten many in the cannabis industry hoping and rejoicing. Thou
Feds in California arrest entrepreneur with huge social media following on interstate pot trafficking, gun possession charges
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Politics
Kamil Misztal released on $100,000 bail Federal prosecutors have filed marijuana trafficking and gun possession charges against a popular social media influencer who runs a luxury car rental business in Illinois, court records show. Kamil Misztal, 31, was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing more than 100 pounds of m
Visit Oakland blazes the Oakland cannabis trail
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Cannabis News
Fun, Safe and elevated tourism experience deeply rooted in the town's history Visit Oakland launches the Oakland Cannabis Trail – a historical, colorful travel adventure with unique retail and cannabis centric experiences for the cannasseur (a well-informed cannabis enthusiast) and canna-curious (one who is discovering the world of cannabis) alike.
Medical marijuana product sales up 1.1% in April
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Medical News
Medical marijuana patients spent $24 million in April at the state’s 38 dispensaries to obtain 4,213 pounds, up from the 4,166 pounds sold in March. Hot Springs is home to two of the top five dispensaries for the amount of product sold. Sales for the first four months of 2022 total $89.8 million, and 15,678 pounds, according to the Arkansas Departm
Increase in cannabis pollen linked to illicit growth in Spain
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Business & Finance
A study of the levels of atmospheric cannabis pollen in Murcia has detected a significant increase in recent years—indicating that illicit crop production has increased. Researchers from the Polytechnic University of Cartagena in Spain have come to an interesting conclusion. Recently, the amount of cannabis pollen in the air has increased dramatica
First-ever export of Israeli medical cannabis seeds heads to US
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Technology
Agriculture Ministry hails development as a major step toward country becoming a significant player in the global cannabis market The first-ever export shipment of Israeli cannabis seeds has left for the US, the Agriculture Ministry said in a statement Wednesday, hailing the move as a major step toward becoming a global pioneer in the field. Effort
This New York State Senator just presented 2 new cannabis bills: Grow your own and medical marijuana for out-of-state visitors
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Politics
Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester) announced Wednesday a package of two cannabis bills designed to lay additional groundwork for the future of legalized cannabis in New York State. Senate Bill S.9217 would permit New Yorkers to cultivate cannabis in licensed personal cultivation facilities. Current regulations allow for personal cultivation eighte
Carbon correction: The cannabis and climate connection no one is talking about
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Technology
Maybe you've heard that cultivating cannabis is bad for the environment. Perhaps you've seen headlines saying that growing an ounce of indoor cannabis emits the equivalent amount of carbon as burning a full tank of gas. Or maybe you've read reports that say growing a few pounds of weed yields the same environmental toll as driving across America se
Consumption of alcohol and cigarettes by young adults declines following cannabis legalisation
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Medical News
A study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health has found that the legalisation of cannabis leads to lower use of alcohol, cigarettes, and pain medications by young adults. The study, conducted by researchers with the University of Washington assessed trends in alcohol, nicotine, and non-prescribed pain drug use among a group of over 12,500 y
Rhode Island lawmakers to vote on cannabis legalization
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Politics
The Rhode Island legislature will consider rulings this week that would legalize recreational pot for adults. Lawmakers in Rhode Island are expected to vote on cannabis policy reform this week, with legislative committees in the state Senate and House of Representatives scheduled to consider identical bills to legalize recreational pot for adults. 
Bloomios expands production capacity by 300%, setting stage for strong growth in 2022
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Technology
   Bloomios, Inc. (OTCQB: BLMS), a leading hemp and nutraceutical manufacturer specializing in full service product development, R&D and compliance solutions, has completed a major expansion of the company's manufacturing and fulfillment systems at its new state-of-the-art 50,000 sf. manufacturing facility in Daytona Beach, Florida. The expansion i
How to discover and connect with Discord’s budding digital cannabis community
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Technology
  In seven years, Discord has emerged as a voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) leader. Once primarily catering to gamers, Discord now offers public and private channels for a range of popular topics, including but far from limited to NFTs, politics, school, and cannabis. Discord has corralled just about every possible way a person can connect onlin
Kevin Durant first tried weed at 22 and still enjoys its benefits a decade later
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Cannabis News
The admittedly high Brooklyn Nets star tells David Letterman that cannabis “clears the distractions” and is like “having a glass of wine" National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Kevin Durant isn’t shy when it comes to cannabis. Indeed, Durant was high while telling David Letterman all about it. As part of an upcoming interview with Letterma
What should buying cannabis look like on your phone?
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Technology
UberEats or Shopify for weed. There's an ongoing refinement of user experiences on all online shopping platforms. The continuous improvement of UX design has boosted online shopping experiences. Consumers can more or less experience shopping in the real world without leaving the comfort of their homes. It's all thanks to the talented UX designers w
Marijuana and the metaverse: How LA cannabis startups are lighting up the virtual realm
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Technology
  With West Hollywood becoming a hub for cannabis consumption lounges and many Silicon Beach companies embracing virtual reality, it was only a matter of time before two of Los Angeles’ two burgeoning industries started mingling. While many cannabis firms are still figuring out how to incorporate the metaverse and Web3 applications like NFTs, Canog

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