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National Cannabis Industry Association Exceeds Expectations, Creates New Experiences at 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo

At the Republican National Convention this week, Donald J. Trump will be officially crowned the party’s presidential candidate. With the possibility of a Trump presidency becoming very, very real, cannabis advocates are naturally curious about just what that would mean for legalization efforts.

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Five years after Massachusetts voters approved marijuana legalization, some lawmakers seek increased restrictions

At the Republican National Convention this week, Donald J. Trump will be officially crowned the party’s presidential candidate. With the possibility of a Trump presidency becoming very, very real, cannabis advocates are naturally curious about just what that would mean for legalization efforts.

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Which country is really the No. 1 consumer of marijuana? – Marijuana News

If you go by United Nation figures, Icelanders consume the most cannabis as a percentage of the national population. However, if you take a closer look at the numbers, that doesn’t mean much.

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What does the start of Missouri recreational Marijuana sales mean for the Metro East?

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Scott Keyes ~ The Guardian ~

Legal marijuana tax revenues have been breaking records in Colorado this summer, nearly doubling monthly numbers from last year and on pace to exceed projections of legal sales that bring revenue back to the state.
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Full hearings needed on marijuana driving-under-the-influence bill

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San Francisco (AFP) - Snoop Dogg is rolling his love for cannabis into a new lifestyle website intended to be an online "encyclopedia" for anything anyone would want to know about pot.
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Cannabis tech's fight to be accepted at CES - Cannabis News

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Craig Hlavaty ~ Chron.com ~
 
Texas country music legend and pot prophet Willie Nelson has found an investor for his Willie's Reserve private marijuana label.
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What Is CBN And Is It Legal? - Cannabis News

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The Drug Enforcement Administration spent $960,000 to destroy marijuana plants in that state in 2014 as part of its "Cannabis Eradication Program," according to a recent report by NBC affiliate KGW in Portland, Ore.
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Cannabis Tax Revenue Is Seeing Higher Numbers In The U.S.

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Katie Lobosco ~ CNN Money ~
 
For one day and one day only, you can get a 10% discount on recreational marijuana in Colorado. September 16 is a pot tax holiday, thanks to a quirky state law.
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CBD Companies Positioning Themselves For Cannabis Legalization

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The issue of medical marijuana and zero-tolerance workplace policies remains a major obstacle for cannabis advocates.
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Some mining firms are switching to cannabis as the lure of commodities fades

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Most Texans support legalizing Marijuana for medical use, poll finds

The West Linn wedding of John Elledge and Whitney Alexander featured a marijuana bar. Image: Jessica Hill Photography via KGW.com
Cathy Marshal ~ KGW.com ~
 
WEST LINN, Ore. -- The legalization of pot in Oregon has couples considering weed bars at their weddings.
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Gourmet Ganja? Marijuana Dining is Growing Up, Slowly – Cannabis News

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24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 11 states where by law residents in possession of small amounts of the drug are not punishable by jail time, and medical marijuana use is permitted.
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2 Top Cannabis Stocks to Buy in May

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Bruce Kennedy ~ WeedWorthy ~

A top NORML official says the number of states that vote in favor of legalizing or decriminalizing cannabis next year will affect the legal marijuana movement’s momentum.

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Cannabis measures that passed during the U.S. midterms and didn’t necessarily get noticed

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Florida marijuana activists have launched a voter initiative called “Regulate Florida,” which would amend the Florida constitution to legalize and regulate adult use of marijuana in the Sunshine State.
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Former MN Gov. Jesse Ventura backs Cannabis Legalization Bill

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Matthew Fleming ~ Roll Call ~

Even though Senate support for a medical marijuana bill is building, it’s not getting the support it needs.

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

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Matt Levin ~ Houston Chronicle ~
 

Florida Hemp Farmers Face Challenge Insuring Crops Amid Hurricane Season

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Marijuana prices are actually measured nationwide, although it seems odd that numbers for what is an illegal substance in many states could be tracked.
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Customers sue California Marijuana company for overstating THC Potency in its joints

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DENVER (AP) - A Colorado law firm specializing in marijuana law has endowed a professorship at the University of Denver.
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Police prepare for Oregon marijuana law to take effect

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ONTARIO, Ore. - Oregon's marijuana law is set to take effect on July 1, allowing for recreational sales and use of the drug for people 21 and older.
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