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WHILE CONGRESS IS TAKING THEIR AUGUST RECESS, LET’S RESET OUR COMMITMENT TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ADVOCACY

Americans for Safe Access

Let’s be honest, medical cannabis is not the most pressing issue in Washington these days. I have experienced firsthand from walking the halls of Congress, that while a majority of members are sympathetic to the needs of patients, most do not understand the issue of medical cannabis much less that there is a way forward.

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Survey Highlights Changing Perceptions Regarding Cannabis and Tobacco

NORML

Although the study's lead author criticized Americans' changing perceptions toward cannabis, numerous scientific studies reinforce the fact that cannabis smoke exposure poses far fewer risks to health than does tobacco. The post Survey Highlights Changing Perceptions Regarding Cannabis and Tobacco appeared first on NORML.

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Mastercard Directives Block Cannabis Purchases on Debit Cards

Veriheal

In a recent controversial move, Mastercard issued a directive to United States banks, ordering them to block cannabis purchases on its debit cards. The decision has ignited a firestorm of debate, primarily due to the unique nature of debit cards. For years, most major credit cards have prohibited cannabis purchases with minimal public outcry. This new mandate struck a chord because, unlike credit cards, debit cards are linked directly to an individual’s bank account.

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Papi Chulo OG Feminized Grow Report

Sensi Seeds

Papi Chulo OG Feminized was bred by combining three world-class OG strains; Face Off OG, San Fernando Valley OG, and OG Kush! Join us as we guide you through each stage of the cultivation cycle and its multilayered terpene and flavour profiles. The post Papi Chulo OG Feminized Grow Report appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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German Hemp Parade

Cannabis Life Network

Hundreds of Germans participated in the annual Hemp Parade in Berlin this past Saturday. Police estimate 600 people joined the German Hemp Parade or Hanfparade. The parade started at Berlin’s Rotes Rathaus (or Red town hall) and went down Unter den Linden Boulevard to Alexanderplatz. The German Hemp Parade is an annual cannabis demonstration that began in 1997.

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6 Reasons Why the Businesses in the Cannabis Industry Need an ERP System

MaxQ Cannabis

6 Reasons Why the Businesses in the Cannabis Industry Need an ERP System Cannabis businesses are growing, both in number and size. Because of the complexity of the cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and distribution process, an ERP system is necessary for a cannabis business to succeed by keeping track of the many moving parts involved […] The post 6 Reasons Why the Businesses in the Cannabis Industry Need an ERP System first appeared on MaxQ Technologies.

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Illinois Cannabis Cup judging kits pricing released

Illinois News Joint

The fourth annual Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup recently released the quantities of samples and pricing for each judging kit category. The pricing for the judging kits range from $59 for 4 items (400mg) of Topicals, Tinctures & Capsules, to $189 for 26 items (26g) of Sativa Flower. Pricing does not include taxes.

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Assam Rifles, police seize marijuana worth Rs 1 crore; 2 arrested in Tripura

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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nuEra to host Small Batch, Big Love event

Illinois News Joint

NuEra Cannabis is inviting the public to nuEra Chicago for its latest event to support the newest craft cannabis licensees in Illinois. The retail store will feature small-batch cultivated strains, handcrafted edibles, and other innovative offerings. Small Batch, Big Love is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Friday, August 18. NuEra Chicago is located at 1308 West North Avenue in Chicago.

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From Legacy Market to Legality: An Interview With Cannabis Breeder and Owner of Ghostfire Genetics Brady Watkins

Veriheal

The legal cannabis industry is built on the backbone of the legacy cannabis market. Back in 1937, the United States federal government set out to eradicate cannabis with the MJ Tax Act. Since then, the federal government has tried very hard to destroy the life of anyone and everyone caught disobeying this and subsequent anti-cannabis. But why? Was it for their friends in textiles looking to replace hemp with cotton, rayon, spandex, and other fabrics?

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Perimenopausal women are all about this CBD sleep gummy

The Cannigma

Sleep is essential for overall health and well-being, and yet, many of us struggle to get a restful night’s sleep. From the daily stressors of life to hormonal changes, various factors can disrupt sleep patterns, especially for perimenopausal women. Night sweats, pain, mood swings and sleep apnea can all make catching enough z’s difficult during this inevitable transition period.

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Predictions for Future Federal Cannabis Laws

Canna Law Blog

Most Americans favor federal cannabis legalization. Nearly all Americans support medical cannabis legalization. This is not a new development. It has been that way for years. And it is a rare non-partisan issue. Over the past few years while support has been its highest, well, ever, a series of federal election cycles have come and gone. You’d think that with a unicorn non-partisan issue with majority and super- or even ultra-majority support, the federal government would have figured some

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