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These Marijuana Stocks Are Building More Momentum In June
Business & Finance
Legalizing marijuana nationwide would create at least $132 billion in tax revenue and more than a million new jobs across the United States in the next decade, according to a new study.
Colombia aims to become global export leader in medicinal marijuana in 2018
World News
Colombia could supply 44% of the global demand for medicinal marijuana in 2018 after the board of directors of the country’s Drug Control Fund authorized the harvest of 40,5 tons of this plant for export-only proposes.
What’s Next For Marijuana Legalization In The United States?
Politics
Nevada lawmakers said Tuesday that Congress must address federal marijuana laws following a decision by the Trump administration to lower the barrier on federal prosecutions in states that have decriminalized use for medical and recreational purposes.
From AI to Machine Learning: How These Tech Platforms are Pushing Cannabis into the Future - Cannabis News
Hi-Tech
Nevada lawmakers said Tuesday that Congress must address federal marijuana laws following a decision by the Trump administration to lower the barrier on federal prosecutions in states that have decriminalized use for medical and recreational purposes.
Wisconsin Hemp Groups Applaud State's Decision To Delay New Regulations
Business & Finance
The fresh pledges of support come amid calls from congressional members to shore up protections for states that have legalized marijuana.
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin sets vote for medical marijuana ballot measure - Cannabis News
Politics
Oklahoma voters will get to decide on June 26 whether to legalize medical marijuana.
Embarc's Lauren Carpenter on rethinking cannabis in retail and events
Cannabis News
The attorney general has created intolerable uncertainty for a growing industry that is now demanding legal protections from Congress. And lawmakers are listening.
It’s High Time: Korean-American Designers Inject Stoner Culture in K-Fashion - Cannabis News
Culture & Arts
From caps with stitched cigarette-holders to durumagi coats with spliff pockets, Sundae School’s clothes combines counter-cultural elements with traditional Korean and Western culture.
About six-in-ten Americans support marijuana legalization - Cannabis News
Top Stories
About six-in-ten Americans (61%) say the use of marijuana should be legalized, reflecting a steady increase over the past decade, according to a Pew Research Center survey.
The Future Of Cannabis Conferences
Cannabis News
Members of Illinois’ medical marijuana industry say they’re disappointed by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ move to allow more aggressive enforcement of marijuana laws — but business operators maintain existing laws will protect them.
New federal pot policy unlikely to affect Illinois medical marijuana; legalization push continues - Cannabis News
Politics
Members of Illinois’ medical marijuana industry say they’re disappointed by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ move to allow more aggressive enforcement of marijuana laws — but business operators maintain existing laws will protect them.
California's pot world sees 'reefer madness' in Sessions' assault on legal marijuana - Cannabis News
National Issues
“Jeff Sessions is an old dinosaur with old ideas,” said one dispensary customer. “We have a younger, newer, more educated population who will vote that out. It won’t last."
The Best Cannabis Cookbooks for Budding Chefs - Cannabis News
Culture & Arts
“Jeff Sessions is an old dinosaur with old ideas,” said one dispensary customer. “We have a younger, newer, more educated population who will vote that out. It won’t last."
How Regulations For Edibles Vary Across the Country
Cannabis News
The Vermont House of Representatives has rejected two attempts to slow marijuana legalization, first by refusing to delay a vote and then by rejecting an amendment that would have delayed legalization to July 2019.
Vermont House declines to delay marijuana vote amid federal uncertainty - Cannabis News
Politics
The Vermont House of Representatives has rejected two attempts to slow marijuana legalization, first by refusing to delay a vote and then by rejecting an amendment that would have delayed legalization to July 2019.
Aurora Cannabis teams up with Danish tomato producer to sell pot in Europe
World News
Canadian marijuana company Aurora Cannabis Inc on Thursday decided to partner with Danish tomato and pepper producer Alfred Pedersen & Son to produce and sell cannabis in Europe.

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