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Marijuana Products, thousands in cash taken in Robbery

Bob Leeds, co-owner of Sea of Green Farms, shows some of the marijuana he produces during a tour of his growing operation in Seattle, Washington June 30, 2014. (Reuters/Jason Redmond)
 
A growing number of retirees are factoring in the legalization of pot when choosing where to spend their golden years.

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Ireland: People with chronic pain want access to medical cannabis

Durham Police Commissioner Ron Hogg with Teeside cannabis activists in 2014 (Photo via The Independent)

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Ron Hogg will now only intervene if Durham growers are being 'blatant'.

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Cannabis advocates push senators to ease draft bill’s tax burden

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the California Democratic Party Convention on May 16, 2015. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
 
A panel chaired by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes to guide the debate on the legalization of marijuana in California with an emphasis on limiting children’s access to cannabis, reducing illegal activity and tightly regulating the drug's growth and sales.

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State of Illinois asks public to help identify community organizations that will receive grants for marijuana revenues

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A University of Minnesota plant biologist has identified a key gene that distinguishes hemp from marijuana.

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Medical marijuana bills win final approval from Michigan Legislature – Cannabis News

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It almost was, until it wasn’t: The first recreational marijuana TV ad ever got pulled from its slotted schedule last night amid legal concerns.

New Jersey Gov. Christie legalizes pot for treating PTSD – Cannabis News

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Despite a recent change regarding the use of cannabis oil for the sick, one state representative doubts Alabama will ever legalize recreational marijuana.

There are 7,000 New Pot Smokers Every Day in the USA – Cannabis News

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Will the 'Entrepreneur' President Embrace the Cannabis Economy? – Cannabis News

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Hollywood Reacts to Recreational Marijuana Being Legalized in California – Cannabis News

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Polish Bill to Legalize Medical Cannabis Reaches Parlimentary Committee

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The city of Arcata has created what is believed to be the nation’s first-ever land use designation specifically meant to promote and regulate the production of marijuana and cannabis-related products.

The First FDA Approved Cannabis-Based Medication Is Now Available to Purchase - Cannabis News

Will Smith shows one of his smaller containers for displaying medical cannabis. (Bob Shallit/Sacramento Bee)
 
Will Smith’s Bud Bar Displays sells wares in 23 states and overseas.

Mexico Supreme Court says ban on recreational marijuana unconstitutional - Cannabis News

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Spot will be aired late Monday during ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on ABC Denver affiliate.

Florida Democrats call for state-run bank for medical marijuana industry - Cannabis News

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California cannabis activists announced on Thursday that they will soon file a state ballot initiative to legalize cannabis in 2016.

How Are Industry Leaders Continuing to Innovate During Covid-19?

A Boulder marijuana company says its capsules are a breakthrough for medical marijuana patients. Photo: CBS4 Denver
 
BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – A Boulder marijuana company says it has a new breakthrough for medical marijuana patients — a marijuana capsule that looks and acts more like traditional pharmaceuticals.

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Losing Control Over Depression? CBD Could Help.

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In California this week, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors revised its water code to declare marijuana cultivation a form of water waste.

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Survey Finds A Quarter Of Parkinson’s Patients Have Used Cannabis In The Last Six Months

Now 25, West Des Moines resident Margaret Gaer was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome eight years ago but has been fighting the seizures that come with the disease since she was born. In an effort to help their daughter any way they can, Sally and her husband Steve Gaer have turned to cannabis oil for treatment. (Brian Powers/The Register)
 
A Colorado company that has gained national attention for developing “Charlotte’s Web” hemp oil for epilepsy patients has started mailing it to customers in Iowa.

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Teen Cannabis Use Continues to Decline, According To Study

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It’s been five months since marijuana was legalized in D.C., and now there’s a public opportunity to show off, if you’ve been letting that liberty take root.

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'The cards aren't stacked evenly': Rising number of Alberta cannabis retailers are calling it quits

Hawaii Gov. David Ige signs bills Tuesday in Honolulu, including two on medical marijuana. (Cathy Bussewitz / Associated Press)
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Fifteen years after Hawaii legalized medical marijuana, the state plans to begin licensing pot dispensaries.

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Minnesota study finds that medical pot soothes cancer pains - Cannabis News

Dr. Ray Estacio, a member of the Colorado Board of Health, confers with Deborah Nelson, board administrator, during testimony to add post-traumatic disorder to the list of ailments eligible for treatment with medical marijuana during a hearing before the board in Denver. (David Zalubowski, AP)
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Colorado declines to become 10th state to include condition in medical marijuana program.

Fit in my 40s: the cannabis-aided workout - Cannabis News

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State officials expect enrollment to keep growing; 276 patients are already certified.

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