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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
Bill to create marijuana market in Delaware falls short again in House
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Politics
The regulatory piece of a two-pronged effort in Delaware to legalize and create a retail market for marijuana failed Thursday in the state House. The bill needed a three-fifths majority, or 25 votes, in the 41-member House. The measure almost got there but Elsmere Democratic Rep. Larry Mitchell, a co-sponsor, was absent. That left the bill one vote
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
Do Biden’s views on weed now make him a conservative?
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Politics
  With leaders in both parties eager to move marijuana legalization forward, it seems like legalizing marijuana in some form is a low hanging fruit. President Biden’s political career has not exactly made him the poster child for marijuana legalization. Earlier in this career, he was among the many who supported the War on Drugs and anti-marijuana
Feeling sleepy after smoking weed? Here’s what you can do
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Medical News
Fatigue can be a side effect of cannabis, one that can be difficult to control if you haven’t had experience with the drug. There’s a reason marijuana is great for those struggling to get a good rest. The plant causes the body to naturally loosen up and relax, which is great for anyone looking to get some Zzzzs. But if you’re just looking to get hi
The Michigan adult use market is one of the fastest growing cannabis markets in the United States
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Business & Finance
A bright spot of the United States (US) cannabis industry has been the performance of Midwestern states that allow for the sale of recreational cannabis.  Original link
Woody Harrelson’s new cannabis lounge, The Woods, is open for business
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Business & Finance
High Times went to The Woods! There was a lucky vibe for Friday the 13th, at the grand opening for cannabis consumption lounge The Woods, co-owned by actor and cannabis entrepreneur Woody Harrelson. Located in West Hollywood, California, the newly remodeled storefront is one of the first of a slew of consumption facilities slated to open in the cit
Branded Legacy, Inc. adds multiple new accounts
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Technology
Spikes CBDX Expands THC-0/Delta-8 Gummies Branded Legacy, Inc. (OTCPK: BLEG), a holding company focused on the commercial development of hemp and cannabinoid-infused beverages, along with an array of CBD topicals and tinctures is pleased to announce it has added two new stores to its growing list of retail locations. Pipe Smoke shop, located in dow

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