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Study: New Yorkers Support Recreational Marijuana, Just Not in Their Neighborhood
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Cannabis News
More than 1 in 10 opponents of legalization say they are likely to be a customer. NEW YORK, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- While 61% of New York State residents support the legalization of adult-use recreational marijuana sales, more than half (52%) of those living in New York City would oppose its sale in their neighborhood. This disparity between
Medical cannabis company expands
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Medical News
 Little Green Pharma has agreed to acquire two properties underlying its South West WA cultivation and manufacturing facilities as well as two adjacent properties. IT'S been a big week for South West-based Little Green Pharma, with the medical cannabis company signing a binding agreement to acquire land for expansion and delivering its first shipme
New York Getting Closer To Finalizing Cannabis Legalization
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Politics
State legislators seem to be highly motivated to push marijuana legalization through. Lawmakers in New York are apparently close to a deal to make the state the latest to legalize recreational marijuana. Leaders in Albany said Monday that a final version of the bill is imminent, and that it could be brought to a video perhaps as soon as next week.
Multiple California Cities And Counties Receive Cannabis Equity Grants
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Business & Finance
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development has granted millions of dollars to fund cannabis equity grant programs. Throughout the past year, there has been much talk about how to make things more equitable for people of color and marginalized communities, and a big part of that is providing equity programs and expungements to the ca
Ask Not for Whom the Bell Tolls: The New Spanish Civil War Over Cannabis
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Politics
t is throwdown time, generally in Spain, over the entire cannabis conversation.  Currently, cannabis clubs in Basque country are challenging authorities over their right to operate during the Pandemic. Meanwhile Barcelona clubs are leading their own similar challenge. These two regions are the Spanish states which have the most cannabis clubs. To a
Reasons To Buy CBD Cat Treats
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Cannabis News
A vital piece of information to know before using any of this ancient medicine is that the cannabis plant has both male and female parts, and both of them have very different chemical components. While it is basically the same thing, it may have various effects on animals. So, you need to be cautious before deciding to buy the best product. It has
Prescribing Cannabis: A German Doctor At The Forefront of The Medical Revolution
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Politics
Here is the first thing you need to know about Franjo, as he is more apt to be known to both patients and others: he is a board-certified German medical artz (physician).  Here is the second: he is also a doctor with a disability. As a result of this, he has a unique perspective on the topic of cannabis as medicine that few in either the scientific
Do Hemp Farms Stink?
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Business & Finance
A hemp farm in Australia is reportedly on the nose, with its odour causing problems for some local residents. The ABC reports some residents living close to a trial hemp crop in  Red Cliffs, Victoria are reporting headaches resulting from the smell – but others say the smell doesn’t concern them. iHemp Victoria is the officially recognised trade as
How Are Industry Leaders Continuing to Innovate During Covid-19?
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Business & Finance
For the cultivator looking to achieve the highest efficiency, most consistent yields, and most predictable revenue results, this year has been a real challenge to say the least. “It’s a new landscape with COVID-19,” says Derek Oxford, CEO and Founder of Total Grow Control, an engineering and manufacturing company that builds reliable nutrient deliv
Survey Finds A Quarter Of Parkinson’s Patients Have Used Cannabis In The Last Six Months
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Medical News
Almost 25% of patients with Parkinson’s disease reported that they had used cannabis in the prior six months in a survey from the Parkinson’s Foundation. A report on the survey, “Weeding through the haze: A survey on cannabis use among people living with Parkinson’s disease in the US,” was published last week in the journal NPJ Parkinson’s Disease.
Losing Control Over Depression? CBD Could Help.
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Cannabis News
Depression is an increasingly common health concern. People have often refrained from talking about depression due to the stigma around mental health issues. But, more and more people are opening up about their struggle. A mild case of depression may not affect your life adversely. You may continue with a routine while suffering from symptoms like
Nebraska’s Governor Stokes Cannabis Fears
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Politics
Defending his stance against a bill to adopt Nebraska’s Medical Cannabis Act, Governor Pete Ricketts says “legalising marijuana” will “kill kids”. In a press conference after discussion between lawmakers regarding Legislative Bill 474, Governor Ricketts said: “So this is a dangerous drug that will impact our kids. If you legalise marijuana, you’re
New Mexico State Legislators Stall on Legal Cannabis
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Politics
New Mexico has not moved any closer to fully legalizing recreational cannabis, as a Senate panel has decided to pull discussions at the last minute. Initially, a hearing was scheduled for this past Sunday, but the topic has now been pulled and won’t be discussed at this time. This is probably due to the fact that the Senate is finding it hard to ag
Pandemic sparks marijuana sales boom
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Business & Finance
When Sticky Detroit opened its first recreational marijuana shop in March 2020, partner Chris Jackson was certain the timing could not have been worse, thinking the coronavirus pandemic would surely be a damper on sales in the first months crucial to any new business. “We put a lot of work and time into building it from the ground up,” Jackson told
What Are the Benefits of CBD Bath Bombs?
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Cannabis News
CBD oil is a diluted form of cannabidiol, a chemical compound that derives from the cannabis plant. Diluting the CBD with a carrier oil makes CBD oil. By infusing this with other ingredients, manufacturers can create bath bombs or bath salts.  Is there anything more indulgent than a warm bath? Whether you hit the tub to wash up, unwind mentally, ea
Cannabis Concentrates 101: How to Choose the Right Gear
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Technology
Cannabis concentrates are perhaps the trickiest form you may come across. They are highly potent, and the consumption techniques are also complicated, whether you choose to smoke, vape, or dab. Still, using the right gear can make things a lot simpler for beginners, and you get better with practice and experience. The choice of equipment depends on
The Many Faces of Tetrahydrocannabinol – Different Types of THC and Their Benefits
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Technology
Although we started off our journey at CBD Testers with a strong emphasis on minor cannabinoids, lately, we’ve been taking a closer look at the most abundant one – THC – and all of its many applications and benefits. Another interesting, and sometimes confusing, point about this compound is how many variations of it exist. Most people know that THC
Oregon State Officials Are Working Closely with Hemp Farmers on Water Use Compliance
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Business & Finance
As water use complaints and violations landed on the radar of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, the state decided to lean in and see if an educational approach might help course-correct the burgeoning industry. A recent audit of hemp farms’ water sources shed light on the problem: About a third of licensed hemp farmers who received a visit from

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