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House of Representatives Plan Vote on MORE Act in December
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Politics
This December, the U.S. House will vote on the MORE act, the act that could decriminalize cannabis and revise its status as a controlled substance.  The MORE Act stands for Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement. A letter released November 9 by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer laid out that the plan was to look at this bill in Decembe
Can farming hemp help fight climate change?
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Business & Finance
A small farm in upstate New York is working to revolutionize the organic farming industry, starting with supporting their local ecosystem while growing, among a variety of grains, hemp — the plant behind the multi-million dollar CBD industry. Hemp, a species of cannabis that does not create a marijuana-like high, has an ancient history with usage d
A Lot Of Women Would Use Cannabis To Treat Gynecological Conditions
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Medical News
A new study finds that women are now more open to treating gynecological conditions with cannabis. A new study reveals that women would consider using cannabis to treat different gynecological conditions, from menopause to menstrual pains. Published in the Journal of Women’s Health, the study shows that women have a history of using cannabis to cop
Illinois marijuana sales top $100 million in October
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Cannabis News
Illinois saw more than $100 million in marijuana sales in October, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation reported Monday. There was a record $75 million in recreational pot sales last month, up nearly $8 million from the previous month. Sales of medical marijuana totaled another $33 million, according to officials. The fi
Cannabis in the Workplace: A Guide For Employees and Employers
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Politics
Nearly 75% f the country has legalized cannabis to some extent – either medical, recreational, or both – which begs the question, how are employers dealing with the rapidly changing laws in their regions? As of election day, November 3rd, 2020, a total of 36 states, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Island have approved c
Another Study Finds CBD Does Not Convert to THC in the Body
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Technology
Cannabidiol (CBD) is extremely popular right now. In fact, it is so popular that Google search data for the last few years shows that CBD is searched more often than THC. For many decades THC was the cannabinoid that most scientists and cannabis enthusiasts focused on, however, that has clearly changed. Products containing CBD are far more legally
Hong Kong teens are importing cannabis products at alarming rates
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Cannabis News
Customs officials in Hong Kong are sounding the alarm about teenagers importing cannabis and cannabis products into the country, reports South China Morning Post. Over the past four months, several teens have been arrested in connection to HK$45 million ($7.6 million) worth of illicit drugs that were brought into the country by air. By weight, 380
EU youth drinking less, swapping tobacco for cannabis: study
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Cannabis News
Young Europeans are drinking less alcohol and also smoking less—but are increasingly dabbling with cannabis, a continent-wide study showed Thursday. "Smoking and drinking among 15-16-year-old school students are showing signs of decline, but there are concerns over potentially risky cannabis use and the challenges posed by new addictive behaviour,"
Argentina legalises growing of cannabis for medical use by individuals
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Politics
Argentina’s government on Thursday legalised the growing of cannabis for medical use by individuals and networks, as well as the sale of creams and oils made from the plant in pharmacies. The move was made official via the publication of a decree published in the Official Gazette. The new rules are revisions to a law first approved back in March 20
Montana State says recreational marijuana license won't be available for a year
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Politics
State says recreational marijuana license won't be available for a year If you thought Montana's approval of recreational marijuana means you can start legally selling pot right away, the state says not so fast. Voters approved a pair of initiatives on Election Day, a step which most have seen as opening the door to legal and possible legislative c
Colorado Now Allows Marijuana Ads on Billboards, but Denver Doesn't
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Business & Finance
Denver hasn't adopted a new state law allowing marijuana industry billboards in Colorado, but that could change soon. State laws implemented in January let marijuana companies advertise outdoors using billboards, but as with many new pot freedoms, local jurisdictions have to opt in first. And so far, Denver hasn't. Colorado’s current marijuana adve
Governor of Nebraska Weighs In On Legalized Cannabis in South Dakota
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Politics
Even as historically conservative states have embraced legalization, reefer madness is alive and well in Nebraska. At least with the state’s governor, Pete Ricketts, who on Tuesday once again sounded the alarm on something that a growing majority of the country is cool with. “Well, we’ve certainly seen in other states like Colorado when you pass le
Cannabis and a Pandemic: What’s Going On?
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Business & Finance
In states across America where cannabis is legal, dispensaries and pot boutiques have been deemed essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a decision that may have baffled those who don’t partake but it made perfect sense, from a public health perspective. Original link
Another Study Finds CBD Does Not Convert to THC in the Body
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Medical News
Cannabidiol (CBD) is extremely popular right now. In fact, it is so popular that Google search data for the last few years shows that CBD is searched more often than THC. For many decades THC was the cannabinoid that most scientists and cannabis enthusiasts focused on, however, that has clearly changed. Products containing CBD are far more legally
The Evolving Relationship Between Cannabis & Modern-Day Veterinary Medicine
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Medical News
As more research finds that CBD can be a useful medicine for dogs and cats, the compound has become one alternative medicine that’s being considered much more now than ever before. In the U.S. and many other countries, dogs and cats alike are adored as loving family members. The ASPCA has estimated that in the U.S., 78 million dogs and 85.8 million
Britain legalised medicinal cannabis - and then left it to stagnate
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Medical News
There's a bill going through the House of Lords which will decide how the country will regulate its medicines after January 2021. It's called the medicines and medical devices bill. Among other things, it will decide how a post-Brexit UK will maintain a high degree of patient access to the best medicines, guarantee patient safety and high manufactu
Drug decriminalization versus legalization: Here’s the difference
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Cannabis News
There’s a lot of buzz right now on drug decriminalization. Not only did Oregon recently become the first state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of all illegal substances, but President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have made it their mission to do this at the national level with cannabis. Some Americans believe
Recreational Weed Now Legal in Arizona, but Shops Can’t Stock It Immediately
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Cannabis News
Cannabis users in Arizona will only have to wait a couple weeks to smoke out legally under a new law passed Nov. 3, but they shouldn’t hold their breath for shops. Those are several months away. Proposition 207, the Smart and Safe Arizona Act, which passed by a 60%–40% margin in last week’s election, will allow adults to travel with up to an ounce

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