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New York City: Manhattan DA to stop prosecuting marijuana possession cases - Cannabis News
National Issues
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance announced Tuesday that his office would no longer prosecute any low-level marijuana offenses, including smoking in public.
Marijuana In College: Why Universities Are Offering Cannabis-Focused Classes (And Where You Can Find Them) - Cannabis News
Culture & Arts
It's no surprise people are looking to get educated on marijuana and the business possibilities around it.
Oregon marijuana growers turning to hemp as CBD extract explodes - Cannabis News
Cannabis News
A glut of legal marijuana is driving Oregon pot prices to rock-bottom levels, prompting some nervous growers to start pivoting to another type of cannabis to make ends meet — one that doesn’t come with a high.
Texas dispensary funding medical marijuana for epileptics - Cannabis News
Medical News
One of Texas' medical marijuana providers has created a funding program to help patients with epilepsy buy the medication they need.
Pittsburgh mayor 'fully' supports legalizing recreational marijuana - Cannabis News
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto said he's been reluctant in the past to support legalizing marijuana for recreational use because of the stigma attached to it and because he had more important city business to address.
Pittsburgh mayor 'fully' supports legalizing recreational marijuana - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto said he's been reluctant in the past to support legalizing marijuana for recreational use because of the stigma attached to it and because he had more important city business to address.
Industrial hemp to be grown for research in Kansas - Cannabis News
Cannabis News
Industrial hemp was outlawed in the 1930's, but with Kansas passing and Governor Jeff Colyer signing a bill into law, the state could allow research crops by the year 2019.
Milwaukee Unanimously Votes to Put Marijuana on November Ballot - Cannabis News
Wisconsin
A Milwaukee County Board committee has voted unanimously to put a marijuana referendum on the November ballot.
State Marijuana Legalization Measures Headed For Passage, Polls Show - Cannabis News
National Issues
A number of states are expected to vote on far-reaching marijuana ballot measures this year, and recent polling shows that all of them are poised to pass by substantial margins.
Could Cannabis Be the New Post-workout Recovery Tool? - Cannabis News
Sports
But first, we have to understand how cannabis works.
Senator Kamala Harris backs Booker bill to legalize marijuana - Cannabis News
Politics
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), a potential 2020 White House contender, is joining Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), who is also speculated to be a possible presidential candidate, in the fight to legalize marijuana under federal law.
US marijuana sales may reach $10 billion this year, $22 billion by 2022 - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
Retail sales of medical and recreational cannabis in the United States are expected to hit $8 billion-$10 billion this year – a nearly 50% increase from 2017 – and rise as high as $22 billion by 2022.
Mother's Day Cannabis Gift Ideas - Cannabis News
Entertainment
From tame topicals to designer trees, there's something for every mom.
Meet America’s Most Powerful Cannabis Union - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
The acting administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was put through the wringer by lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, pressed repeatedly to answer questions about the federal agency’s outdated marijuana policy.
Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in 2,500-year-old cemetery in peaks of western China - Cannabis News
Culture & Arts
The project is focused specifically on learning how cannabis affects military veterans suffering from PTSD. It first received approval from the U.S. Public Health Service in 2014.
Can Marijuana Help Treat Symptoms Of Cerebral Palsy? - Cannabis News
Medical News
Medical marijuana might be able to help cerebral palsy patients manage their symptoms and enjoy a better quality of life.

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