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Floridians push for right to smoke medical marijuana - Cannabis News

A Bradenton woman who says her suffering from ALS is decreased because of smokable medical marijuana gets her day in court Wednesday. She and other plaintiffs are challenging the state's ban on smokable medicine.

Canada’s marijuana industry looks abroad for growth

Countries like Spain, Italy, and Colombia are likely the next growth opportunities for Canadian cannabis companies after a flurry of consolidation at home.

New York City: Manhattan DA to stop prosecuting marijuana possession cases - Cannabis News

Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance announced Tuesday that his office would no longer prosecute any low-level marijuana offenses, including smoking in public.

Marijuana In College: Why Universities Are Offering Cannabis-Focused Classes (And Where You Can Find Them) - Cannabis News

It's no surprise people are looking to get educated on marijuana and the business possibilities around it.

Oregon marijuana growers turning to hemp as CBD extract explodes - Cannabis News

A glut of legal marijuana is driving Oregon pot prices to rock-bottom levels, prompting some nervous growers to start pivoting to another type of cannabis to make ends meet — one that doesn’t come with a high.

Texas dispensary funding medical marijuana for epileptics - Cannabis News

One of Texas' medical marijuana providers has created a funding program to help patients with epilepsy buy the medication they need.

Pittsburgh mayor 'fully' supports legalizing recreational marijuana - Cannabis News

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto said he's been reluctant in the past to support legalizing marijuana for recreational use because of the stigma attached to it and because he had more important city business to address.

Weed-based beauty products could be worth a lot of green - Cannabis News

CBD oil, made from a compound found in marijuana, is being widely used in natural skincare and beauty products.

30 U.S. States with Industrial Hemp Legislation - Cannabis News

The Farm Bill of 2014 legalized industrial hemp at the federal level. As a result, every state has the right to set up industrial hemp pilot programs through universities and/or the state’s department of agriculture.

Aurora to buy MedReleaf for $2.5 billion in biggest ever pot deal - Cannabis News

Aurora Cannabis Inc will buy rival MedReleaf Corp for C$3.2 billion ($2.51 billion) in the biggest deal yet to unify major Canadian pot growers, as the country moves toward legalizing marijuana for recreational use.


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