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More Illinois suburbs starting to say 'yes' to pot sales - Cannabis News

The towns are part of an evolving scorecard of discussions taking place in the suburbs as Illinois becomes the 11th state to legalize consumption of recreational marijuana by people age 21 and over starting Jan. 1.

How Rock Climbers Can Use Marijuana In Recovery And Training - Cannabis News

Improved sleep, training motivation, and reduced anxiety are just some ways in which marijuana can help climbers.

Colorado marijuana companies are subject to federal labor laws despite being illegal, court rules - Cannabis News

A U.S. appeals court has ruled workers in Colorado’s marijuana industry are subject to overtime pay rules and other federal labor protections even if the industry itself is federally illegal.

Arkansas: $1 million in pot taxes fill state coffers - Cannabis News

The state of Arkansas surpassed the $1 million mark this week in taxes brought in by medical marijuana.

Thousands Of D.C. Employees Free To Use Marijuana On Their Own Time, Mayor Says - Cannabis News

Thousands of Washington, D.C. city employees can now use marijuana off the clock, whether for medicinal or recreational purposes.

Sports and Pot: Exploring the Role of Cannabis in Athletic Recovery - Cannabis News

Athletes are increasingly turning to cannabis to improve recovery time and achieve better results.

What You Need to Know About Buying Premium Marijuana Seeds - Cannabis News

Growing your own bud is a far more sustainable option than purchasing expensive dispensary weed. But where the hell can one find good seeds and what makes them special?

Company launches round-the-clock marijuana delivery service in Las Vegas - Cannabis News

In this 24-hour town you can get a drink, go grocery shopping and lift weights whenever you desire — regardless of the time of day. Now, Las Vegas-area residents can also have legal marijuana delivered to their front door at all hours.

How the Cannabis Industry Can Do Better to Fight the Climate Crisis - Cannabis News

Between energy-intensive indoor grows and the mountain of plastic packaging, legal weed is not as green as you would think. But some producers are leading the way to sustainability.

Mouth On Fire? Here’s How Cannabis Can Help - Cannabis News

Researchers accidentally proved that marijuana has the potential to ease the pain of capsaicin, which is the chemical responsible for putting the “hot” in hot peppers.

How Florida's 55 and older communities are leading the state's medical marijuana movement - Cannabis News

"They can get off many of their expensive meds and that is very appealing to seniors."

This Is the First Hemp Strain to Be Awarded a US Patent - Cannabis News

As the high-CBD strain that won over skeptics and helped change the national conversation around medical marijuana, Charlotte’s Web may be one of the most famous cannabis strains in the world. Now the strain’s creators have another claim to fame: They hold the first US patent for a cultivar of hemp.

In era of legal pot, can police search cars based on odor? - Cannabis News

Sniff and search is no longer the default for police in some of the 33 states that have legalized marijuana.

GOP Senate Chair Says He Plans Marijuana Banking Vote - Cannabis News

The Republican chair of the Senate Banking Committee said on Thursday that his panel will hold a vote on legislation allowing banks to service state-legal marijuana businesses this year.

Starting to Homegrow? Here’s What to Look for in a Cannabis Grow Shop - Cannabis News

With most types of gardening, you can get everything you need, soil, fertilizer, tools, solid growing advice, and the plants themselves, from one spot—a nursery. Cannabis, however, is anything but one-stop shopping.

'Odorless' cannabis nearly ready for market, Canadian firm claims - Cannabis News

Cannabis connoisseurs looking to get high on the sly may have a new option -- nearly “odourless” pot.

DC Permits Medical Marijuana in Public Schools - Cannabis News

On Tuesday, D.C. Public Schools clarified its policy, telling News4 health professionals will administer medical marijuana to students in schools.

From Speakeasies to Smoke-Easies: NYC's Cannabis Culture Then & Now - Cannabis News

Even though recreational cannabis use in New York state and therefore New York City still remains illegal, the Big Apple’s cannabis culture is very much alive and well.

Will federal marijuana banking law weed out industry obstacles? - Cannabis News

Could new legislation or a federal marijuana banking law cause current banking and cannabis business restrictions to go up in smoke?

What Artificial Intelligence Will Mean For The Cannabis Space - Cannabis News

True, the industry has not been a big adopter of new technologies. However, this should change soon as investors pour billions of dollars into the space.


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