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France's Softening Stance On Cannabis Opens Up Huge Economic Potential - Cannabis News
World News
France still has some of the most stringent anti-cannabis regulations in Europe but things are slowly changing, opening up huge opportunities in the world's seventh largest economy.
Drug laws have historically been racist. Marijuana activists are helping minority dealers go legal - Cannabis News
Activism
Lawmakers and legalization advocates across the country are demanding not just cannabis legalization, but remedies to address decades of demonstrably racist policing.
Study Shows That Bees Like Hemp, And That’s Great News For The Environment - Cannabis News
Science
Farmers (and Sen. Mitch McConnell) aren’t the only ones who are excited about hemp. According to a recent study, the crop also attracts a variety of bees—and that can help inform ecologically sustainable agriculture practices.
Maine taps firm to track growth, distribution of marijuana - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
Maine officials say the state has signed a three-year contract with a firm to track the growth and distribution of marijuana and marijuana products.
High Folks: Artist Jessica Wolfert Creates Glass Pipes To Promote Body Positivity - Cannabis News
Culture & Arts
In the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Port Richmond, Jessica Wolfert (26) is a Renaissance woman fusing the realms of glass-blowing and cannabis into her body positivity project Lady Pipes.
California Made $300 Million on Legal Cannabis in 2018, and It’s Just Getting Started - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
The world’s biggest, most influential cannabis market generated around $300 million in taxes in its first year of commercial legalization.
U.S. jumps to No. 3 among top hemp growing nations - Cannabis News
Cannabis News
The USA has jumped into the top ranks of global hemp growing nations, recording a tripling of land under hemp to reach a total 78,176 acres (about 31,000 hectares) in 2018, according to the American hemp advocacy group Vote Hemp.
YouTube’s ‘Pot Scientist’ Fired for Answering Burning Questions - Cannabis News
Activism
Most cannabis-legal states don’t shield cannabis-consuming employees from anti-marijuana regulations at their office.
Hemp Wine Returns To New York State - Cannabis News
Cannabis News
Sovereign Vines' wines are the first New York State hemp-infused alcohol products.
European Parliament Passes Cannabis Resolution, Joins WHO In Supporting Medical Marijuana - Cannabis News
World News
Following reports about the World Health Organization (WHO) recommending a rescheduling of cannabis and several of its key components under international drug treaties, the European Parliament voted on Wednesday on a resolution that would help advance medical cannabis in the countries that form the European Union.
Lawmakers File Bills To Legalize Medical Marijuana For Military Veterans - Cannabis News
Politics
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill filed companion bills on Tuesday in the House and Senate to make it legal under federal law for military veterans to “use, possess, or transport medical marijuana” in accordance with state policies.
Are There Any Cannabis Drug Interactions that you Should be Worried About? - Cannabis News
Medical News
Here’s everything you need to know about cannabis drug interactions.
Colorado Passes $6 Billion in Overall Pot Sales as 2018 Tops Previous Year - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
For the fifth year in a row, annual dispensary sales reached a new record.
Where's the weed? Canada still struggles with pot shortage - Cannabis News
World News
Cannabis shortages appeared almost immediately after recreational marijuana was legalized in Canada four months ago.
Florida's new cannabis chief sees potential in hemp - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
“Hemp is a multibillion-dollar opportunity and potential for the state of Florida and the agriculture community as an alternative crop. After 80 years of stalled progress, we can finally begin to put cannabis to work for farmers, consumers and patients here in Florida.”
These Weed-Friendly Travel Spots Will Make You Want To Plan An Escape - Cannabis News
Entertainment
Vacations are freaking fantastic. Cannabis can also be freaking fantastic, when used wisely. Combining the two is a no-brainer.

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