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Casey O’Neill receives Mendocino Cannabis advocacy award!
Business & Finance
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WKBW) - Registration is now open for patients looking to buy medical marijuana in New York State. Dispensaries, including two locations in Western New York are set to open on January 5th.
Epic Fails in International Cannabis Fundraising – Stories from The Trenches
Business & Finance
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WKBW) - Registration is now open for patients looking to buy medical marijuana in New York State. Dispensaries, including two locations in Western New York are set to open on January 5th.
The VA Can’t Provide Cannabis to Veterans With PTSD, so This Group Gives It Out for Free - Cannabis News
Activism
Christmas came early for cannabis research scientists. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) decided to ease some of the regulatory requirements that had been imposed on those who were conducting FDA-approved clinical trials on cannabidiol (CBD).
Canada can be a leader in medical cannabis trade
World News
Oklahoma and Nebraska plan to continue to press the U.S. Supreme Court for permission to sue Colorado over its marijuana laws, despite objection from President Barack Obama's administration. Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson said he plans to continue to press the U.S. Supreme Court for permission to sue.
The Industrial Hemp Farming Act is back — is this the year Congress legalizes the crop? - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
Alaska is about to become the first state to have pot cafes where people can buy and consume marijuana, similar to Amsterdam. Right now, that's not legal in other states that have recreational marijuana.
North Brunswick approves its first Marijuana Dispensary
Business & Finance
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohioans in November rejected a well-funded proposal to legalize marijuana, but the issue isn't going away anytime soon. More ballot issues are in the works, state lawmakers have vowed to act on medical marijuana, and activists across the state are working on local ballot measures that would allow people to possess marijuana without penalty.
Kansas City Medical Marijuana companies prepare to cash in on full legalization
Medical News
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohioans in November rejected a well-funded proposal to legalize marijuana, but the issue isn't going away anytime soon. More ballot issues are in the works, state lawmakers have vowed to act on medical marijuana, and activists across the state are working on local ballot measures that would allow people to possess marijuana without penalty.
Professor presents research on driving under the influence of Cannabis
Cannabis News
A new study involving 11 epilepsy centers across the United States shows that a drug made from a medical marijuana derivative can reduce seizures in children and young adults with epilepsy who don't find relief from other treatments.
Marijuana with high THC levels can cause ‘cannabis use disorder’
Politics
WASHINGTON - Christmas is approaching fast and this is a big week for people to load up on gifts to place under their tree. Since Initiative 71 became legal back in February, it means this is the first holiday season you can legally give marijuana as a present to people over the age of 21 in the District of Columbia.
5 Tips to ensure the perfect High Meditation
Cannabis News
A Landrum lawmaker has pre-filed a bill to allow physicians to prescribe CBD oil, also known as cannabis oil or cannabidiol, for some medical conditions.
Group pushing for Recreational Marijuana in Arkansas releases first TV Ad
Technology
A Landrum lawmaker has pre-filed a bill to allow physicians to prescribe CBD oil, also known as cannabis oil or cannabidiol, for some medical conditions.
Cannabis Stealing Workers From Just About Every Other Industry
Business & Finance
Colombia's president has signed a decree fully legalizing medical marijuana in a shift away from preventing drug crop production.
Somebody Should Let Federal Government Know Americans Want Legal Marijuana
Politics
Cannabis entrepreneur and activist Steve DeAngelo long hated the idea of corporations entering the marijuana industry. But today, DeAngelo thinks partnerships with these giants are crucial for the success of the industry.
Make These Delicious Cannabis-Infused Mocktail Recipes At Home
Cannabis News
Pittsburgh City Council is ending its 2015 legislative session on a high note, having voted Monday morning to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana within city limits.
Fly with Cannabis – Which Countries Let You Do It
Politics
Pot’s not green. The $3.5 billion U.S. cannabis market is emerging as one of the nation’s most power-hungry industries, with the 24-hour demands of thousands of indoor growing sites taxing aging electricity grids and unraveling hard-earned gains in energy conservation.
Michigan Man, Michael Thompson, Seeks Parole After Decades In Prison For Nonviolent Pot Offense
Politics
Newspapers in half the states are breaking the law if they mail publications containing ads for marijuana products — even though the states have legalized pot, the U.S. Postal Service said last week.

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