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West Virginia’s First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opens
Medical News
New legislation released Tuesday would dump the Department of Veterans Affairs’ excuse for not better researching the possible benefits of cannabis for suffering veterans, a move that could have wide-ranging ramifications for the nationwide legalization of medical marijuana.
Rohrabacher Pushes New Marijuana Bill In Wake of Trump Pledge - Cannabis News
Politics
One of Congress’s leading proponents of marijuana law reform — a key Trump ally — announced he will soon be filing new legislation in line with the president’s pledge to support changing federal cannabis laws.
Delta Agriculture launches hemp fiber line to expand industrial-scale capacity
Business & Finance
The election is still a ways off, but one state has legalized pot already in 2018.
Ex-Speaker John Boehner Joins Marijuana Firm’s Advisory Board - Cannabis News
Politics
“Over the last 10 or 15 years, the American people’s attitudes have changed dramatically,” he said in an interview. “I find myself in that same position.”
Soldiers are smoking a whole lot more weed in states where it's legalized - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
A measure to help improve diversity in Maryland's new medical marijuana industry received final approval by the General Assembly on Monday, as lawmakers worked toward a midnight deadline when the legislative session is scheduled to end.
School Nurses In Colorado Could Soon Administer Medical Marijuana To Students - Cannabis News
Politics
The Colorado legislature has advanced a bill that would allow school nurses to administer medical marijuana to students.
These 4 States Legalized Recreational Marijuana but Each Is Doing It (or Not) in Its Own Way - Cannabis News
Politics
If the Congress ever legalizes pot nationally, expect 50 unique versions of legalization.
Experts Predict A Boom In Vaping Market Through Remainder Of 2020
Cannabis News
Ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, these five politicians have thrown their support behind weed.
Medical marijuana advocates react to ouster of VA chief, nomination of Dr. Ronny Jackson - Cannabis News
Politics
One veterans organization called David Shulkin’s tenure at the VA, “a blunder that has caused harm to millions of veterans.”
Mexico’s Cannabis Legalization Bill Will Boost Business, But There Are Concerns
Business & Finance
Over the objections of law enforcement and health officials, a second House committee approved a bill Wednesday that would legally allow some Tennesseans to use medical cannabis.
Medical cannabis: science and risk-based methodology
Medical News
Since the state of Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, many people ask the question, where does all the tax money go from pot sales? Denver provides one "concrete" answer.
7 Ways to Implement Hemp in Your Beauty Routine
Cannabis News
Seeking to avert another government shutdown at midnight Friday, Congressional leaders struck a deal on a $1.3 trillion spending bill that would keep the federal government open through September.
Will the Life Insurance Industry Cover Cannabis Users?
Medical News
Voters in the Illinois county that includes Chicago have backed the recreational use of cannabis in a nonbinding referendum.
The Science Behind Marijuana And The Munchies
Cannabis News
November’s midterm elections are just around the corner and a new poll offers some timely advice for candidates running for the House or Senate – support medical marijuana as part of your platform in 2018.
Israeli Candy Maker Carmit Wants to Hemp Up its Chocolates - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
"Our constitutional framework has afforded the whole nation the chance to allow states to differ on many matters of public policy, including marijuana."
Arizona voters approve recreational marijuana
Politics
More and more states are now pushing to legalize recreational marijuana use, perhaps in part because Americans see it as less dangerous than another already-legal substance.

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