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Can the power-hungry cannabis sector turn over a new leaf? - TheSpec.com
TheSpec.comCannabis companies are trying to prove to investors, as well as customers, that they're taking sustainability seriously. | Tue, 23 Jul 2019 09:02:11 GMT

Letter, 7/23: Don't let fear cloud medical cannabis - Lincoln Journal Star
Lincoln Journal StarIn a letter to the editor ("Legalizing drugs won't solve all ills," July 18), Thomas Pease takes issue with the efforts to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska by ... | Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:55:00 GMT

12yo boy supplied with cannabis by family handed community-based order for theft, property damage - ABC News
ABC NewsA 12-year-old boy who stole from a pizza delivery driver and caused $6,000 damage to a vehicle at a construction site was being supplied with cannabis by his ... | Tue, 23 Jul 2019 03:32:21 GMT

The Debate Over Legalising Marijuana Continues As Brisbane Opens New Medical Cannabis Clinic - GQ Australia
GQ AustraliaNo subject is more divisive to the medical profession than the health benefits of marijuana, but a clinic in Brisbane looks to be leading the charge when it comes ... | Tue, 23 Jul 2019 02:15:56 GMT

Proposed bill could protect cannabis business owners and bankers - NBC Right Now
NBC Right NowSeveral years after Washington and Oregon legalized marijuana, the cannabis industry still struggles to move from a billion-dollar cash-only business to one that ... | Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:25:00 GMT

Speed Bumps on CA's Road to Cannabis Biz Equality - City Watch
City Watch420 FILE--The vibe was communal and optimistic at the large Victorian-style house south of downtown Los Angeles, where several dozen activists and ... | Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:03:00 GMT

5 Weed-Friendly Hotels and Rentals for Your Cannabis Vacation - Weedmaps News
Weedmaps NewsIf you're looking to take an amazing, weed-filled vacation by indulging in a modern cannabis resort, your cup will overfloweth with possibilities. Adventurers flock ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:27:00 GMT

Parties decide against cannabis cruise - Joplin Globe
Joplin GlobeMIAMI, Okla. — Oklahoma's first cannabis cruise has been put on hold indefinitely, after owners of the Grand Lake Queen declined to move forward with the ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:20:00 GMT

The ‘Costco of cannabis’ raises $2.8 million for a membership weed delivery service - TechCrunch
TechCrunchWeed may be legal in California, but the black market is still the top spot for buyers looking for bud on a budget. Flower Co. graduated from Y Combinator's latest ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 22:40:00 GMT

New Bedford natives selected as cannabis consultants - SouthCoastToday.com
SouthCoastToday.comNEW BEDFORD — A company run by New Bedford natives has been selected by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission to train and mentor people ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 22:09:00 GMT

Current Cannabis News

Utah’s decision to hold back medical cannabis growing licenses is getting protest and talk of a lawsuit - KSTU FOX 13 Salt Lake City
KSTU FOX 13 Salt Lake CitySALT LAKE CITY -- The state's decision to hold back some medical cannabis growing licenses is prompting a formal protest and talk of a lawsuit. North Star ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:55:00 GMT

California legislative update: Several key cannabis bills still hang in balance - Marijuana Business Daily
Marijuana Business DailyWhen the California Legislature returns from its summer recess in mid-August, it'll face a monthlong sprint to get to all of the bills remaining on its docket, ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:09:36 GMT

Vancouver police say they busted two large cannabis-cooking labs - Vancouver Sun
Vancouver SunVPD say they seized thousands of pounds of cannabis products from a Marine Drive-area drug lab. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:05:22 GMT

Cannabis Canada: CannTrust gives update on independent committee investigation - Article - BNN - BNNBloomberg.ca
BNNBloomberg.caCannTrust updates on independent investigation as Health Canada continues probe. CannTrust provided an update on its independent committee's work as the ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:50:31 GMT

4 Reasons It's Critical for Cannabis Businesses to Invest in Community Relations - Green Entrepreneur
Green EntrepreneurTo stand out in a crowded marketplace, cannabis businesses need to have their own stories to tell. Investing in community relations can help. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:34:38 GMT

'Historic' U.S. Senate hearing on banking for legal cannabis businesses set for Tuesday - NJ.com
NJ.comThe Senate Banking Committee will hold its first-ever hearing on the topic Tuesday. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:19:00 GMT

Chemistree Technology ties up investment in New Jersey cannabis license applicant ACS - Proactive Investors USA & Canada
Proactive Investors USA & CanadaChemistree Technology Inc. (CNSX:CHM) - Applied Cannabis Sciences (ACS) of New Jersey is planning to submit applications for licenses under the state's ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:46:10 GMT

Cannabis legal debate: The effort to normalize CBD - CBS17.com
CBS17.comSponsored *Content* (BPT) – Cannabis is having a moment. This plant – the focus of legal debate, strong emotion and great confusion – currently finds itself front ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:46:00 GMT

Feds keep tabs on cannabis impact - Sault Star
Sault StarThe federal government says its doing its part to provide police and the legal system with the tools they need to keep Canadians safe with the legalization of ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:05:11 GMT

Going global: Big cannabis' bold moves into the international market - Straight.com
Straight.comIt seems every day a new headline praises Canada's achievement in becoming the first G7 country to federally legalize adult-use cannabis. Experts say the ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:00:00 GMT

Two men arrested after estimated €117,600 worth of heroin and cannabis seized - thejournal.ie
thejournal.ieThey are currently detained at Clondalkin Garda Station. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 18:52:00 GMT

The Country's First Cannabis Cafe Is Coming To Hollywood This Fall - UPROXX
UPROXXThe indoor/outdoor cafe looks like the perfect place to enjoy a social sesh. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 18:20:48 GMT

Smart Business: Why Beverage Makers Are Falling For Cannabis Industry 07/22/2019 - MediaPost Communications
MediaPost CommunicationsTwo years ago, the head of innovation at one of the world's largest producers of spirits and beer told me of his perceived competitive threats to the industry. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:51:54 GMT

Man (23) arrested after estimated €20k worth of herbal cannabis seized in west Dublin - thejournal.ie
thejournal.ieHe is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drugs Trafficking) Act 1996. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:36:00 GMT

Cannabis Investors Are Dangling A $1.8 Billion Blank Check - Forbes
ForbesInvestors have a nearly $2 billion blank check to write for cannabis companies. New Cannabis Ventures research shows a series of new IPOs have come to ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:32:57 GMT

5 Essential Cannabis Trends You Can't Afford to Miss - Green Entrepreneur
Green EntrepreneurFiguring out where the cannabis industry is heading next is no easy task. The industry is filled with a seemingly daily deluge of noise and breaking news. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:15:00 GMT

University of the Sciences Launches Cannabis MBA Program - Cannabis Science and Technology
Cannabis Science and TechnologyUniversity of the Sciences announced a new program for students interested in the cannabis industry: a specialized Cannabis Industry Masters of Business ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:56:17 GMT

Cannabis Industrial Marketplace hosts largest Missouri weed expo in Illinois - KMOX
KMOXCOLLINSVILLE, Ill. (KMOX) — It's being called "Missouri's Largest Cannabis Expo"... but you'll have to go to Illinois to experience it. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:53:36 GMT

Teen among 18 people arrested for selling cannabis outside of closed dispensaries - CBC.ca
CBC.caToronto police charged nine people over the weekend for selling cannabis outside of two locations of CAFE — a chain of illegal dispensaries that has continued ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:01:00 GMT

Medical or recreational: Cannabis consultants find the right solution for you - South Whidbey Record
South Whidbey RecordConsultants advise on a wide range of products to relieve symptoms, promote relaxation. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:00:00 GMT

After-school programs still waiting on cannabis tax money - OCRegister
OCRegisterSupporters of California's publicly funded After School Education and Safety programs — which educate and care for nearly 500,000 low-income elementary ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:00:00 GMT

California seizes $30 million in black market cannabis from illegal pot shops - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesCalifornia authorities have tripled the number of raids on unlicensed cannabis shops in the last year and seized $30 million in pot products, but legal industry ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Aurora Selected to Supply Medical Cannabis in Italy - Yahoo Finance
Yahoo FinanceThe Italian government has selected Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) (TSX: ACB) in a bidding process to supply medical cannabis in Italy. Aurora is the only ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Supreme Cannabis: At the Epicenter of Premium Products -- CFN Media - Yahoo Finance
Yahoo FinanceSeattle, Washington--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2019) - CFN Media Group ("CFN Media"), the leading agency and financial media network dedicated to the North ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:30:00 GMT

'What did you order?': Christian publisher CBD changes name after cannabis queries - The Guardian
The GuardianAfter 40 years of trading, the American Christian bookseller CBD has been forced to change its name after customers in search of a different kind of balm – the ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:24:00 GMT

New study links recent cannabis consumption with memory, cognitive issues - The GrowthOp
The GrowthOpThose with positive THC tests had inferior scores in the areas of mental processing speed and episodic memory compared to those whose screenings showed ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:12:08 GMT

Supporters Of Iowa's Medical Cannabis Push For Expansion - Iowa Public Radio
Iowa Public RadioAdvocates of a more comprehensive medical cannabis law in Iowa continue to push to make it a top legislative priority, and some who are enrolled in the. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:33:51 GMT

Two-year certification renewal now for medical cannabis - Thegardenisland.com
Thegardenisland.comHONOLULU – The state Department of Health on Thursday began allowing qualifying patients to renew their medical cannabis certification cards for up to two ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:05:00 GMT

Cannabis conference on the way - Thegardenisland.com
Thegardenisland.comJessica Else / The Garden Island. Noe Marcos, Joshua Fukino and Haunani Rossi stop for a photo while discussing the details of the upcoming Kauai Cannabis ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:05:00 GMT

How new medical cannabis clinics opening across Australia are helping patients - 9News
9NewsA new chain of clinics for people to access medicinal cannabis is opening across the country. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 09:37:00 GMT

Proposed cannabis lounge in Fells Point spurs support and concern - Baltimore Sun
Baltimore SunThe idea that a cannabis lounge may be making its way into Fells Point has spurred controversy and sparked questions about state cannabis laws. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 09:06:44 GMT

Cannabis could be a cash crop in New York if bill regulating hemp, CBD, other extracts becomes law - New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsLawmakers in the Empire State passed a bill that would allow the state to regulate the growth and sale of products containing CBD and other hemp extracts and ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT

Cannabis among top priorities for new Thai government - Reuters
ReutersBANGKOK (Reuters) - Developing a medical cannabis industry is among top policy priorities for Thailand's new government, according to a document released ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:33:00 GMT

You'll Wish You Had Bought This Cannabis Stock Years From Now... - Nasdaq
NasdaqOur first foray into the world of medical and recreational cannabis over at Fast-Track Millionaire remains the industry leader. It was the first. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 06:00:00 GMT

St. Cloud hemp store touts the cannabis plant's versatility - Star Tribune
Star TribuneST. CLOUD, Minn. — Julia Trott sells CBD oils, flowers and creams, but she wouldn't mind if the market dropped out on the trendy products. That's because she's ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 05:10:29 GMT

How dangerous is stoned driving? - The Guardian
The GuardianThe way THC operates in the body makes it hard to gauge its impacts, and plenty of drivers think it doesn't affect them. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Is Cannabis A Modern Gold Rush For California Real Estate? - Forbes
ForbesRomancing the stoned? Cannabis could be a game changer for California's sluggish real estate market, if it continues to lure marijuana millionaires. | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 02:14:20 GMT

Cannabis industry gets crafty with terpenes - Chemical & Engineering News
Chemical & Engineering NewsTerpenes are being added to numerous cannabis products to enhance flavor and boost potential health benefits. Terpenes, terpenoids, terps. Whatever you call ... | Sun, 21 Jul 2019 22:07:24 GMT

Banks Are Redlining the 99% Out of the Legal Cannabis Industry - Leafly
LeaflyThe marijuana industry's banking problems are bigger than all-cash transactions and no checking accounts. Lack of access to small business loans—combined ... | Sun, 21 Jul 2019 20:53:29 GMT

The Week In Cannabis: A New Global Leader, Moves In UK And Colombia, ETFs Outperform - Yahoo Finance
Yahoo FinanceThe big item in cannabis last week was Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (OTC: CURLF) (CSE:CURA)'s acquisition of multi-state operator Grassroots for $875 million in ... | Sun, 21 Jul 2019 18:31:00 GMT

Pot Policy Review in U.S. Isn’t Helping Stocks: Cannabis Weekly - Bloomberg
BloombergSuddenly, the U.S. Senate is willing to talk about pot. Rather unexpectedly, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs will hold a hearing on ... | Sun, 21 Jul 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Curaleaf Holdings bought Grassroots Cannabis as we approach Big Weed - Quartz
QuartzThe US cannabis industry got a new green giant this week. Curaleaf Holdings, a Massachusetts-based operator of cultivation sites, processors, and ... | Sun, 21 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT

THC slushies, pirate radio and the cannabis-driven boom in a Mohawk community - CBC News
CBC NewsTyendinaga is dotted with renovation and construction projects, including several new gas stations and at least one new franchise restaurant, and much of it is ... | Sun, 21 Jul 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Airbnb of cannabis looking to expand weed tourism in Edmonton - Edmonton Journal
Edmonton JournalA cannabis room rental and experience *service* looking to tap into weed tourism is expanding into Edmonton homes this summer.PotRentals, based out of ... | Sat, 20 Jul 2019 18:23:55 GMT

West Hollywood's First Cannabis Café Has Some Neighbors Nervous - LA Magazine
LA MagazineThe country's first-ever legal cannabis café is opening in West Hollywood this September, but not everyone is down with 420, the Los Angeles Times reports. | Sat, 20 Jul 2019 18:21:46 GMT

Christian company forced to rebrand after CBD name attracts cannabis fans - The Independent
The IndependentA Christian publishing company has been forced to change its name from CBD after it was besieged with interest from people who thought they were selling ... | Sat, 20 Jul 2019 15:59:31 GMT

Enticed by promises they could start cannabis companies, people of color are still waiting - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesTo repair the harm done by the war on drugs, black people in low-income communities were told they'd get a leg up in the newly legal cannabis marketplace. | Sat, 20 Jul 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Colombia seeks to be a cut above on cannabis - Financial Times
Financial TimesThe country has land, sun and skilled workers, but it must also deliver on medicinal-grade quality. | Sat, 20 Jul 2019 10:00:00 GMT

How to Identify and Shop for High-Quality Cannabis Oil - Leafly
LeaflyLearn more about what to look for when shopping for a clean, high-quality cannabis oil, and explore questions to help your budtender guide you to your next ... | Fri, 19 Jul 2019 23:14:22 GMT

Here are the 8 companies Utah picked to grow cannabis for state's medical marijuana program - Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake TribuneUtah officials have selected eight companies to grow the state's first legal cannabis crop, a critical step in launching a newly approved medical marijuana ... | Fri, 19 Jul 2019 20:55:29 GMT

Unlikely neighbors: Oakland's newest cannabis dispensary sets up next to cop shop - KTVU San Francisco
KTVU San FranciscoOAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) - In business, there are fewer things that are more true than this age-old mantra: Location, location, location. So, it's kind of curious that ... | Fri, 19 Jul 2019 17:50:00 GMT

Pot during pregnancy: A growing number of expecting mothers are using cannabis - NBCNews.com
NBCNews.comAn increasing number of women are using cannabis before becoming pregnant, as well as early in the pregnancy, according to a new study published Friday in ... | Fri, 19 Jul 2019 17:15:00 GMT

Cannabis sales jumped $11M in May as more stores open - Global News
Global NewsCanadians bought $85 million worth of legal weed in May, $11 million more than April's sales, figures released Friday by Statistics Canada show. | Fri, 19 Jul 2019 17:08:00 GMT

Cannabis 2.0: Artists Hoping to Cash In On High-End Vaping Gear, the Next Big Thing in Legal Weed - Billboard
Billboard"When I first saw the Double Barrel, I wasn't sure if I was supposed to hit it or hit someone with it," jokes weed entrepreneur Mario "Mr. Sherbinski" Guzman. | Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:44:34 GMT

Christian Book Distributors drops CBD initials after getting inundated with cannabis requests - Fox News
Fox NewsA Christian book company, formerly referred to as CBD, is changing its name after "brand confusion" with the cannabis plant. | Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:07:40 GMT

There Is a Lot to Learn Before Investing in Cannabis - Green Entrepreneur
Green EntrepreneurCannabis investing is a tricky subject. As with all momentum-driven opportunities, this one stemming from the normalization and the end of the green prohibition ... | Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:02:09 GMT

Cannabis Stocks Are Crashing: 3 Pot Stocks on Sale - Yahoo Finance
Yahoo FinanceMarijuana stocks' sky-high valuations have been coming back to earth in 2019 on worry that Canada's legal, adult-use market sales are stalling and fervor over ... | Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:46:00 GMT

Curaleaf acquires Grassroots multistate operator in $875 million deal - Marijuana Business Daily
Marijuana Business DailyCuraleaf continued its march to become a truly national cannabis company with its $875 million acquisition of private multistate operator Grassroots. | Thu, 18 Jul 2019 23:37:24 GMT

Cannabis Canada: Pot producers approached as potential white knight for CannTrust, sources say - Article - BNN - BNNBloomberg.ca
BNNBloomberg.caWhite knights could potentially help save CannTrust from losing its sales and processing licences: Sources. There is some behind-the-scenes action taking ... | Thu, 18 Jul 2019 21:10:20 GMT

6 Arousing Cannabis Strains for Your Summer Romance - Leafly
LeaflyTry out these arousing cannabis strains that'll have your summertime romance feeling full of romance-novel-with-Fabio-on-the-cover caliber passion. | Thu, 18 Jul 2019 21:00:55 GMT

Thailand Is Poised to Take an Early Lead in the Cannabis Race - Bloomberg
BloombergDespite a history of tough drug laws, it's set to be a major supplier as the substance goes global. | Thu, 18 Jul 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Curaleaf's Plan To Become No. 1 in Cannabis - Investopedia
InvestopediaCannabis companies have been on a merger spree to position themselves for the fast-expanding global consumer market that now includes Canada, dozens of ... | Thu, 18 Jul 2019 18:52:18 GMT

Why Don't We Know More About Cannabis and Psychosis? - Leafly
LeaflySome pundits claim cannabis causes psychosis. Scientists aren't so sure. A new study asks why, after years of research, the relationship remains so uncertain. | Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:53:47 GMT

The 7 Best Cannabis Documentaries to Watch Right Now - Green Entrepreneur
Green EntrepreneurWith the growth of the cannabis industry comes a growth in cannabis media. And with so many people eager to learn about this young and burgeoning space, ... | Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:03:36 GMT

Marijuana battles turn ugly in one California city: Fistfights, nasty accusations and questions - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesA week after the City of Commerce approved local cannabis businesses, city officials were involved in a brawl at a convention. | Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Cannabis stocks led higher by Curaleaf after company buys Chicago-based multistate operator - MarketWatch
MarketWatchCannabis stocks were mostly higher Wednesday, with Curaleaf leading the pack after announcing an $875 million stock-and-cash deal that will help it expand... | Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:22:00 GMT

Massive marijuana bust in California, bales of cannabis put through the chipper - KTVU San Francisco
KTVU San FranciscoMultiple raids were carried out this week in communities surrounding Perris, California, where law enforcement personnel targeted illegal marijuana grows, ... | Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Booming Demand for CBD Is Making Hemp the Cannabis Cash Crop - Bloomberg
BloombergMention legal cannabis, and many people think of the weed stores that have sprung up in Boston, Denver, Seattle, and other major U.S. cities. Inside, infused ... | Thu, 18 Jul 2019 04:01:00 GMT

U.S. Universities Offering Cannabis-Focused Graduate Programs And Master’s Degrees - Forbes
ForbesLooking to get into the cannabis industry? Or maybe scale up the ranks in a marijuana company? Consider these weed-focused graduate programs for 2019 ... | Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:10:20 GMT

Rabbi isn't happy with first-ever cannabis cafe, approved by West Hollywood - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesWhen the latest West Hollywood cafe opens, creatives will be able to sip coffee while they work on their screenplays and millennials will have one more brunch ... | Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:19:00 GMT

Congress can solve the cannabis banking conundrum now - Fox Business
Fox BusinessAs representatives of the credit union and banking industries, we aren't focused on the legalization debate. We need a solution now for what to do with the ... | Wed, 17 Jul 2019 17:52:19 GMT

Can a cannabis-based drug treat cannabis dependence? - Medical News Today
Medical News TodayResearchers have found a cannabis-based replacement therapy that effectively treats cannabis dependence, a new clinical trial suggests. | Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:03:30 GMT

LA Synagogue Isn’t Happy About New Cannabis Restaurant - Eater LA
Eater LAMembers of a West Hollywood synagogue have concerns about Lowell Farms being stationed less than 300 feet from the congregation. | Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:55:00 GMT

Cannabis stocks rally after FDA says it will speed up effort to create rules for CBD - MarketWatch
MarketWatchCannabis stocks were mostly higher on Monday, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it is expediting its effort to create a regulatory framework... | Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:46:00 GMT

A Walk Through The Cannabis Stock Graveyard - Forbes
ForbesI have followed publicly-traded cannabis stocks since early 2013 and full-time since 2014, and here I review of some of the many cannabis stock failures that the ... | Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:57:00 GMT

Cannabis treatment counters addiction: First study of its kind: Trial shows cannabis replacement therapy can be effective - Science Daily
Science DailyAn Australian study has demonstrated that cannabis-based medication helps tackle dependency on cannabis, one of the most widely used drugs globally. | Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Cannabis: Misinformation about CBD can be life-threatening - Salon
SalonHyperbole can be rampant in health news, particularly with respect to cannabis. One recent headline declared: “CBD is effective in treating heroin addiction. | Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Medical cannabis is gaining momentum in Asia - CNBC
CNBCMany countries in Asia have made headlines for strict punishments for cannabis, but some are nevertheless softening their attitude toward the once-taboo drug. | Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

34 cannabis plants found growing in flower beds at the Vermont Capitol - CNN
CNNVermont's Capitol Police have quite the mystery on their hands after a visitor pointed out a possible cannabis plant growing in the flower beds on the front lawn. | Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

US gov’t growing a record 2-ton cannabis crop—but still won’t let others grow - Ars Technica
Ars TechnicaWith the recent explosion of cannabis access and CBD products, federally funded scientists are craving more research on the potential risks and benefits. | Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Hawaii Decriminalizes Cannabis - Forbes
ForbesHonolulu, Hawaii-- The state of Hawaii decriminalized cannabis yesterday. Bill HB1383, decriminalizes possession of a personal amount of cannabis and ... | Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Failing to acquire a growing license, company vows to appeal state's cannabis decision - KUTV 2News
KUTV 2NewsOne of the companies vying to grow marijuana in Utah that failed to receive a license now says they're ready to sue to get one. North Star Holdings, which has ... | Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Colorado grows annual cannabis sales to $1 billion as other states struggle to gain a market foothold - CNBC
CNBCOn Jan. 1, 2014, Colorado launched what many considered a controversial experiment: It became the first state in the country to legalize recreational cannabis. | Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Can cannabis treat anxiety? It's complicated - The Guardian
The GuardianMarijuana companies and users proclaim the drug's utility as a treatment but hard evidence is more difficult to come by. | Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Need Etiquette Tips for Cannabis? For Starters, Don’t Call It ‘Marijuana’ or ‘Weed’ - The New York Times
The New York TimesHumphrey Bogart had a way with life's little vices. When he bought you a drink, the critic Kenneth Tynan recalled, he wouldn't just pass it across — “he'd take me ... | Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Cannabis Tourism Is on the Rise - The New York Times
The New York TimesAs more states legalize the use of cannabis, entrepreneurs are organizing painting classes, bus tours and other marijuana-infused experiences. | Sat, 06 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Cannabis has great medical potential. But don’t fall for the CBD scam - The Guardian
The GuardianThe UK market for cannabidiol will soon be worth £1bn. But consumers are being conned, says science journalist Mike Power. | Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

In Italy, ‘cannabis light’ is booming, though the weed is so weak it’s like decaf marijuana - Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneIt's been called the Italian "green gold rush." Mild, barely there marijuana dubbed "cannabis light" has put Italy on the international weed map, producing ... | Thu, 27 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Illinois Legalization Is Historic, But Good Luck Finding Cannabis To Buy - Forbes
ForbesIllinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is scheduled Tuesday to sign a bill into law that will legalize cannabis in Illinois for adults. The bill's signing is historic, but there's a ... | Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Oregon has too much cannabis. Two laws may help the state manage its surplus - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesAs weed-tolerant Oregon grapples with a large surplus of pot, its governor signed bills to curb production and find new markets for the excess weed. | Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Cannabis legal debate: The effort to normalize CBD - CBS17.com

CBS17.comSponsored *Content* (BPT) – Cannabis is having a moment. This plant – the focus of legal debate, strong emotion and great confusion – currently finds itself front ... | Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:46:00 GMT

Enticed by promises they could start cannabis companies, people of color are still waiting - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesTo repair the harm done by the war on drugs, black people in low-income communities were told they'd get a leg up in the newly legal cannabis marketplace. | Sat, 20 Jul 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Current Cannabis News

Sustainable Plastic Packaging Options for Your Cannabis Products
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:12:03 +0000

The Face Of Cannabis Education In Europe
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:49:34 +0000

Corporate CBD Production Gets Underway in UK
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:43:38 +0000

How Half-Baked Labels Can Destroy a Cannabis Business
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:58:18 +0000

Medical Cannabis in Georgia: Federal Policy Effects on State Industries
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 19:28:40 +0000

Tilray Imports Medical Cannabis Oil In Bulk To UK
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:19:02 +0000

Environmental Sustainability in Cultivation: Part 3
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:06:19 +0000

When You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: Debunking Cannabis Insurance Myths
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 01:00:42 +0000

Transporting Cannabis Can Be a Costly Business Risk
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 21:22:02 +0000

Has Cannabis Reform Landed In The UK?
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:53:19 +0000

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