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From illicit to legal: the Northwest’s cannabis pioneer Image Cannabis NewsJune 1, 2023 Dr. Rebecca Maury, 53, an internal medicine specialist and Chestnut Hill resident, became the first medical doctor in the Northwest to approve patients for the medical use of cannabis (marijuana) in February 2018, right after it was legalized in Pennsylvania. In

Powys man who smokes Cannabis to battle shoulder pain in roads ban Image Cannabis NewsJune 1, 2023 A CANNABIS user who smokes the drug to battle chronic shoulder pain has been banned from the roads for a year. Jason Phillip Murray appeared via videolink at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court this week, where he admitted a charge of drug driving. Murray, 3

The Hemp Industries Association to host 27th annual conference Image Cannabis NewsJune 1, 2023 WASHINGTON - The Hemp Industries Association (HIA), the nation’s foremost trade association for hemp businesses and farms, today announced the program for its 27th annual conference to be held August 28-30, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Austin, Texa

Where does revenue from Missouri Marijuana sale, license fees go? Image Cannabis NewsJune 1, 2023 Since Missouri's marijuana sales began in 2019, the state has collected nearly $100 million in revenue from taxes and program fees, according to state authorities. Etched in the state's constitution is a road map for where the revenue can go. The first

Meet the mind behind one of today’s great Stoner comedies: Teresa Hsiao Image Cannabis NewsJune 1, 2023 Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens co-creator Teresa Hsiao discusses what-ifs, storytelling, and weed-dealing grandmas. Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens is pure, uncut silliness. It’s a series packed to the brim with personality and jokes relatable and l

Researchers aim to combine psilocybin and Cannabis into single medical treatment Image Cannabis NewsJune 1, 2023 A research company in Washington is working to combine cannabis and psilocybin into a single compound for medical use. The company, CaaMTech, first received a patent in support of the research in 2021. An article published Wednesday on t

Attempt at legal Cannabis sales by liquor commission fails Image Cannabis NewsJune 1, 2023 CONCORD — An attempt to set up legal adult cannabis sales under the thumb of the state liquor commission was abandoned Tuesday by the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee. A reworked amendment that was deemed full of contradictions with some language

Soros-funded drug groups behind Pro-Marijuana laws in embattled blue states Image Cannabis NewsJune 1, 2023 Two affiliated George Soros-funded groups are influencing marijuana legalization and decriminalization laws in Democratic-run states that have seen substance abuse and crime rates skyrocket in recent years. Drug Policy Alliance and its advoca

Soros-funded drug groups behind Pro-Marijuana laws in embattled blue states Image Cannabis NewsJune 1, 2023 Two affiliated George Soros-funded groups are influencing marijuana legalization and decriminalization laws in Democratic-run states that have seen substance abuse and crime rates skyrocket in recent years. Drug Policy Alliance and its advoca

Soros-funded drug groups behind Pro-Marijuana laws in embattled blue states Image Cannabis NewsJune 1, 2023 Two affiliated George Soros-funded groups are influencing marijuana legalization and decriminalization laws in Democratic-run states that have seen substance abuse and crime rates skyrocket in recent years. Drug Policy Alliance and its advoca

Soros-funded drug groups behind Pro-Marijuana laws in embattled blue states Image Cannabis NewsJune 1, 2023 Two affiliated George Soros-funded groups are influencing marijuana legalization and decriminalization laws in Democratic-run states that have seen substance abuse and crime rates skyrocket in recent years. Drug Policy Alliance and its advoca

Explore the rich nutritional value of Hemp foods Image Cannabis NewsMay 31, 2023 Humans have been using hemp as food for thousands of years. Its seeds are a fantastic source of nutrition, and nowadays, many consider them a “superfood.” These seeds have a delicate, nutty flavor and can be munched alone as a healthy snack or sprinkled onto meals for

Arkansas tops $100 million in all-time Medical Marijuana tax revenues Image Cannabis NewsMay 31, 2023 LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas has now surpassed $100 million in tax revenue from medical marijuana. Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration spokesperson Scott Hardin said patients spent $23.9 million on medical marijuana in April, purchasing 5,0

NY poised to crack down on illegal Marijuana shops Image Cannabis NewsMay 31, 2023 Cannabis regulators in New York are poised to begin enforcing new state laws aimed at shuttering hundreds of unlicensed shops selling black-market marijuana that undermines the state's fledgling legal cannabis industry. The state Office of Cannabis Management on Tues

Some NC House members warm to Medical Marijuana, but the bill’s outlook remains hazy Image Cannabis NewsMay 31, 2023 Bill sponsor credits cannabis with helping save his life while fighting colon cancer. North Carolina’s medical marijuana bill has been largely dormant since passing the state Senate in early March. But members of the state House show

NC Senate medical marijuana bill gains ally in Forsyth County Rep Donny Lambeth Image Cannabis NewsMay 31, 2023 The bipartisan and controversial N.C. Senate medical marijuana bill gained a pivotal House ally on Tuesday. N.C. Rep. Donny Lambeth gave his endorsement to Senate Bill 3, titled “NC Compassionate Care Act,” during a discussion-only hearin