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Pennsylvania Green Lights Medical Marijuana For Anxiety - Cannabis News

The measure brings the number of conditions that can be treated by medical marijuana in Pennsylvania to 23.

Look Out Cannabis, Here Comes Big Tobacco - Cannabis News

The corporate onslaught is 'inevitable,' but is it all bad?

Medical Marijuana Ice Cream a New Way to Beat the Heat in Oklahoma - Cannabis News

Hand-made medical marijuana ice cream is taking dispensaries across the state by storm, and the product originated right here in Lawton.

Why a Federally Licensed Marijuana Researcher is Suing the DEA - Cannabis News

Dr. Sue Sisley holds the rare distinction of being licensed by the Drug Enforcement Administration to study marijuana, so why is she suing the DEA over its marijuana research policies?

Military veterans and medical marijuana: a combustible mix - Cannabis News

Veterans who want to use legal cannabis to treat PTSD or physical injuries fear they could lose hard-earned benefits.

Federal Officials Give Hemp Legalization Update At Senate Hearing - Cannabis News

The Senate Agriculture Committee heard from federal agencies about efforts to implement the legalization of hemp at a hearing on Thursday.

Is Legal Marijuana Creating More Junk Food Junkies? - Cannabis News

A recent study published in the journal Social Science Research Network finds that junk food sales have increased by around 2 percent in states where marijuana is legal.

Pain Relievers from Cannabis Are 30 Times Stronger Than Aspirin, New Research Finds - Cannabis News

Imagine a pain reliever 30 times stronger at reducing inflammation than Aspirin. Researchers at the University of Guelph in Canada are the first to uncover the pain-relief potential of cannabis, demonstrating just how strong the plant could be.

Putt, Putt, Pass: A Day of Golf at the World’s First Weed Course - Cannabis News

The owners of Rolling Greens, Canada's first cannabis-friendly golf course, say they’re aiming to bring the fun back — but to golf, or weed? 

As Hemp Gets Planted, Connecticut Farmers Cautiously Optimistic - Cannabis News

It took Connecticut a few years to set up its own pilot program. Governor Ned Lamont signed off on the idea in May. Since then, state Commissioner of Agriculture Bryan Hurlburt said the pilot program signed up 66 licensed growers.

The MORE Act Calls for Sweeping Changes in Federal Cannabis Law - Cannabis News

Two high-profile Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled what they describe as “one of the most comprehensive marijuana law bills ever introduced in the US Congress.”

Record number of states considered marijuana legalization in 2019 - Cannabis News

More than half of all state legislatures considered legislation in 2019 to legalize the possession or use of marijuana, a new record that illustrates a normalization of an issue that lawmakers once saw as a third rail.

Here’s Why Cannabis Juicing Can Be Good For You - Cannabis News

Cold-press juices enable one to partake of the nutrients present in raw fruits, vegetables, and herbs that get lost once the products are heated or cooked.

Iowa making plans for hemp farming by 2020 - Cannabis News

Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig recently shared his thoughts on developing Iowa’s industrial hemp production plan.

Hype, Hops, and a Lot of Hope: Inside the Billion-Dollar Weed Drink Gamble - Cannabis News

With the exception of CBD, few cannabis products have received as much corporate hype as weed-infused drinks.

Ohio lawmakers vote to decriminalize CBD oil, hemp products - Cannabis News

The Ohio House on Wednesday voted 88-3 in favor of legislation that would move Ohio closer to decriminalizing hemp and hemp products, including CBD oil.

Israeli Candy Maker Carmit Wants to Hemp Up its Chocolates - Cannabis News

Hemp oil, which only has trace amounts of THC, is being increasingly lauded for a variety of health benefits and Carmit is looking to tap international interest.

Maine’s tourist attractions include lobster, quaint towns, blueberries and now, for some, weed - Cannabis News

New Jersey medical marijuana patients vacationing in Maine this summer won’t have to pack their own cannabis medicines when they travel to Lobster Land.

FDA Says It Is Speeding Up The CBD Regulation Process - Cannabis News

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday that it was “expediting” its efforts to develop rules for CBD and plans to issue a report on the department’s progress by early fall.

Univ. of Florida agricultural researchers cultivate industrial hemp - Cannabis News

With the help of state lawmakers, industrial hemp is now a growing crop across the state of Florida. A new law makes it legal for state industrial programs to administer and oversee the cultivation of hemp.


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