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Official says it would be easier to legalize adult-use than MMJ

Official says it would be easier to legalize adult-use than MMJ

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Cannabis NewsOctober 18, 2024

As Kansas lawmakers once again take up the issue of marijuana reform, a top state regulator is advising that it would be "easier to implement" recreational legalization first, rather than start with a medical cannabis program as other states have done. Ahead of the 2025 session, the legislature's

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Organic Remedies raises $80,000 for charity

Organic Remedies raises $80,000 for charity

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Cannabis NewsOctober 18, 2024

Organic Remedies has raised $80,000 to support the Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children. PA CASA is a state-wide nonprofit whose mission is to grow, strengthen, and unite local CASA programs so they can ensure the overall safety, well-being, and forever home of every child who

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Alabama Cannabis Commission in court to discuss lawsuits stopping the industry

Alabama Cannabis Commission in court to discuss lawsuits stopping the industry

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Cannabis NewsOctober 17, 2024

On Wednesday, the legal battle continued in Alabama, as the Cannabis Commission is still facing a slew of lawsuits criticizing its handling of business license issuance. The medical cannabis industry in Alabama hasn't started yet precisely because of all the lawsuits the Commission has received.

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Online Mushroom Market Booms: Experts Say Be Very Careful

Online Mushroom Market Booms: Experts Say Be Very Careful

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Cannabis NewsOctober 17, 2024

As psilocybin-assisted therapies gain popularity, websites selling magic mushrooms are proliferating online in a legal gray area. As psilocybin slowly gains acceptance as a potential mental health treatment, websites claiming to sell magic mushrooms are multiplying online, operating in a gray area

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New Kamala OG And Orange President Cannabis Strains Celebrate 2024 Presidential Election

New Kamala OG And Orange President Cannabis Strains Celebrate 2024 Presidential Election

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Cannabis NewsOctober 16, 2024

Fast Buds releases two new cannabis strains, Kamala OG and Orange President, for 2024 election. Fast Buds, a global producer of auto-flowering cannabis genetics, has unveiled two exclusive cultivars to mark the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. The limited-edition strains, Orange President and Kamala

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Willie Nelson Endorses Decriminalizing Weed In Dallas, Report Finds Texas Medical Marijuana Program Is Barely Sufficient

Willie Nelson Endorses Decriminalizing Weed In Dallas, Report Finds Texas Medical Marijuana Program Is Barely Sufficient

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Cannabis NewsOctober 16, 2024

Willie Nelson endorses the Dallas Freedom Act (Prop R), calling for marijuana decriminalization ahead of the November elections. Willie Nelson has officially endorsed the Dallas Freedom Act, also known as Proposition R, which aims to decriminalize misdemeanor marijuana possession in the Dallas

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It's doomsday for delta-8, THC seltzers as federal judge tosses part of NJ hemp law

It's doomsday for delta-8, THC seltzers as federal judge tosses part of NJ hemp law

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Cannabis NewsOctober 16, 2024

A court ruling that has attorneys, business owners and lobbyists scratching their heads ultimately will not change the effect of the state's new hemp law. As of Saturday, Oct. 12, intoxicating hemp products must be pulled off the shelves across the state. In an opinion issued Thursday, federal Judge

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California Judge Rules Gov. Newsom's Hemp Ban Stands Despite Industry Pushback

California Judge Rules Gov. Newsom's Hemp Ban Stands Despite Industry Pushback

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Cannabis NewsOctober 15, 2024

California judge denies hemp industry TRO, allowing Gov. Newsom’s hemp THC ban to stand, impacting businesses and consumers. A California judge has denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) filed by national hemp advocates and businesses, including Cheech and Chong's Global Holdings, aimed at

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Magic Mushroom Strains: Is There Really A Difference?

Magic Mushroom Strains: Is There Really A Difference?

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Cannabis NewsOctober 15, 2024

Recent studies suggest that magic mushrooms strains may not be so different from each other in terms of potency. The debate over the effects of different psilocybin mushroom strains has long divided growers and users. Psilocybe cubensis varieties like Golden Teacher, B+ and Z-strain are often

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Curious About Cannabis Edibles? Fed Health Agency Funds Project To Study Use Among Young Adults

Curious About Cannabis Edibles? Fed Health Agency Funds Project To Study Use Among Young Adults

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Cannabis NewsOctober 15, 2024

Washington State University team receives $670K a grant to reduce cannabis misuse, targeting young adults in legal states. Washington State University (WSU) researchers have received a $670,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to tackle cannabis misuse among young adults. The

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Bedrocan is Returning to Canada

Bedrocan is Returning to Canada

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Cannabis NewsOctober 14, 2024

Bedrocan International, the world’s most experienced producer of pharmaceutical-grade medicinal cannabis, is returning to the Canadian medicinal cannabis market. The company purchased a facility in Scarborough, the former home of Bedrocan in Canada, and was recently granted a cultivation license by

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US (MO): Appeals court hears sales tax case

US (MO): Appeals court hears sales tax case

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Cannabis NewsOctober 10, 2024

The court debate Tuesday over how Missouri marijuana products get taxed statewide sounded similar to a grammar class on conjunctions and comma placement. The constitutional amendment voters approved in 2022 legalizing recreational marijuana allowed local governments to impose additional sales tax on

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Crafting A 'Mixed Martial Arts' Plant: Texas Scientists Develop Drought-Resistant Hemp Strain

Crafting A 'Mixed Martial Arts' Plant: Texas Scientists Develop Drought-Resistant Hemp Strain

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Cannabis NewsOctober 9, 2024

Texas A&M's hemp breeding program has developed a drought-resistant hemp strains suited for extreme conditions. Researchers at Texas A&M’s hemp-breeding program have achieved a unique milestone in their quest to develop super strains. Led by Dr. Russell Jessup, the team successfully identified and

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California's Hemp Restrictions Spark Industry Debate: 'Banning This Category Is Better For The Market,' Says Expert

California's Hemp Restrictions Spark Industry Debate: 'Banning This Category Is Better For The Market,' Says Expert

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Cannabis NewsOctober 7, 2024

California's emergency hemp ban raises concerns about impact on businesses and consumers. California's recent emergency rules severely limiting hemp-derived products are making waves across the cannabis industry. Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s swift action has already begun to reshape the market, raising

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Canada: Bubble Bud calls on government to address flaws in cannabis beverage testing

Canada: Bubble Bud calls on government to address flaws in cannabis beverage testing Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 Bubble Bud is calling for Health Canada to take immediate action to address critical flaws in cannabis beverage testing standards. The company warns that current inadequacies in THC potency testing and labeling are putting consumer safety at risk and threatening the integrity of Canada's legal Recreational Marijuana News by MMJ Daily

Drivers Cannot Be Penalized For Cannabis Use If They're Not Impaired, Arizona Court Rules

Drivers Cannot Be Penalized For Cannabis Use If They're Not Impaired, Arizona Court Rules Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 A three-judge panel in Arizona ruled recently that driving after consuming marijuana cannot be penalized if the driver is not impaired. A three-judge panel in Arizona ruled recently that driving after consuming marijuana cannot be penalized if the driver is not impaired. The move effectively Recreational Marijuana News by Jelena Martinovic

California Police Seize $2.3M In Unlicensed Cannabis And Pesticides

California Police Seize $2.3M In Unlicensed Cannabis And Pesticides Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 California's task force seized over $2.3M in illegal cannabis and toxic pesticides during a major enforcement operation in Oakland. The seizure, which included 2,652 plants, occurred during an enforcement operation in an Oakland neighborhood. The operation, led by the Department of Cannabis Control Recreational Marijuana News by Rolando Garcia

US: Missouri lawmakers target mislabeled products

US: Missouri lawmakers target mislabeled products Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 Last month, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced that their enforcement of Gov. Mike Parson's executive order on hemp products will focus on the misbranded THC products that pose a danger to children. At St. Louis Children's Hospital, we thank the governor for his Recreational Marijuana News by MMJ Daily

US (CA): Plans discussed to tackle smell in Carpinteria

US (CA): Plans discussed to tackle smell in Carpinteria Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 A county plan for tackling the "skunky" smell of pot in the Carpinteria Valley was presented to the Planning Commission this week, amid a flurry of letters from residents who said it didn't go far enough. Under the proposal by county Planning & Development, inspectors with "trained noses" would Recreational Marijuana News by MMJ Daily

Five common pathogen symptoms, and what they mean for your plants

Five common pathogen symptoms, and what they mean for your plants Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 After spending time and money on your grow room, it's not a good feeling to walk into your greenhouse and spot wilting plants or leaves twisting and curling or brittle stems. Even worse, there may be no visible symptoms at all until the end of the growth cycle. When you should be getting bud, you Recreational Marijuana News by MMJ Daily


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