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Pew Poll: Few Americans Support Feds’ Blanket Prohibition of Marijuana

NORML

Nearly 90 percent of US adults believe that cannabis should be legal for either medical or adult-use purposes. The post Pew Poll: Few Americans Support Feds’ Blanket Prohibition of Marijuana appeared first on NORML.

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Millions of Patients, One Message: Congress Must Protect Medical Cannabis

Americans for Safe Access

Immediate release: July 14, 2025 Washington, D.C.

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Does “low dose” CBD pose a risk to liver health?

Project CBD

A recent clinical trial raises questions about the safety of widely consumed CBD capsules, gummies, edibles, oils and lotions that are omnipresent in the United States and many other countries. But pioneer cannabis clinician Bonni Goldstein, MD, cautions patients and physicians not to overstate the findings of the new FDA study, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Use a Lawyer for Drafting Cannabis Deal Term Sheets

Canna Law Blog

A lot of people want to save a buck during contract negotiations. These folks usually do not not use a lawyer for drafting term sheets or other initial matters. Sometimes, this can work out well. For bigger or more complicated deals, or for deals with a difficult opponent, this can be a bad idea. Let’s look at why. What is the point of a cannabis deal term sheet?

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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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2025 Legislative Session- Relating to Cannabis

Connor & Connor PLLC

Over the course of the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session, the legislature passed 7 bills impacting cannabis establishments in the State. A multitude of modifications have occurred, some regarding the Cannabis Compliance Board’s oversight, as well as the establishment of many definitions which could impact cannabis companies’ operations. This is not a complete overview of the legislative changes and the below does not contain all items related to cannabis establishments in the State of Nevada.

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DOJ Budget Advances with Restrictions on Rescheduling, Medical Cannabis Businesses

Americans for Safe Access

Immediate Release: July 15, 2025 Contact: Steph@safeaccessnow.

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OCM Guidance Regarding Ownership Transfers Provides Pathway for Funding Social Equity Licensees

Cannabis Law Report

By Jeffrey O’Brien & Steve Levine on July 11, 2025 The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) conducted its license lottery for social equity applicants on June 5, 2025. Lottery winners received preliminary approval and must secure a business location and, in many instances, additional capital is required to commence operations.

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Cannabis Investors and How to Deal

Canna Law Blog

I have spent a lot of time engaging with clients who are dealing with cannabis investors on the front and back end of investments. I work with companies and investors– from idea inception to litigation. The suite of investors runs the gamut from friends and family, to key employees, executives, and board members with equity and synthetic equity grants; and to single and group angel investors, through venture capital and into private equity.

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Major Institutions Rally Around Medical Marijuana

The Fresh Toast

Major Institutions Rally Around Medical Marijuana Millions use it for sound healthcare reasons, now major institutions rally around medical marijuana. The post Major Institutions Rally Around Medical Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Nebraska: Omaha Tribe Approves Marijuana Legalization on Reservation Lands

NORML

Under the newly adopted Tribal code, which took immediate effect, adults are permitted to possess up to one ounce of marijuana on tribal lands. The post Nebraska: Omaha Tribe Approves Marijuana Legalization on Reservation Lands appeared first on NORML.

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Patient Organizations Hail Partial Victory in DOJ Budget Medical Cannabis Protections

Americans for Safe Access

Immediate Release July 14, 2025 Patient Organizations Hail Partial Victory in DOJ Budget Medical Cannabis Protections Washington, D.C. — Today, the CJS Appropriation Committee went against President Trump's proposal to omit protections for state medical cannabis laws. A coalition of 45 national and state-based organizations representing millions of patients, healthcare professionals, veterans, and caregivers announced a joint letter to congressional appropriators, urging them to preserve cruc

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Turkey Medical Cannabis Bill Submitted to Parliament

Cannabis Law Report

Newsweed Over the past five years, the Türkiye has sharply increased its hemp production. The government now seems ready to take a new step with the addition of Cannabis to pharmaceutical uses via a bill recently submitted to Parliament.

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Cannabis Warehouse Safety: Ways To Keep Team Members Safe

Medical Marijuana Pages

Prioritize safety in cannabis warehouses with tips on risk assessment, employee involvement, and creating a culture of well-being for a thriving operation.

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Purple Cookie Kush Feminized Grow Report

Sensi Seeds

In this report, we’ll be highlighting our time with Purple Cookie Kush, a 60% indica bred from Girl Scout Cookies and Purple Kush. Despite its strong sativa lineage, this plant grows like a pure indica; short and stocky with dense vegetation. What blew us away, though, was this tiny plant’s absolutely monstrous yield of incredibly potent buds. The post Purple Cookie Kush Feminized Grow Report appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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Discover New York’s top cannabis brands [July 2025]

Leafly

New York's best concentrate, edible, and pre-roll brands to check out on your next dispensary visit. The post Discover New York’s top cannabis brands [July 2025] appeared first on Leafly.

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Following Medicaid Cuts and Deadly Federal Raids, Medical Cannabis Patients Heighten Call for Renewed Protections

Americans for Safe Access

Over the weekend, the death of Jamie Garcia—a worker at a state-licensed cannabis cultivation site in Los Angeles—during an ICE raid sent shockwaves through the medical cannabis community. With more than six million patients relying on these programs nationwide, and the majority of U.S. states having legalized medical cannabis in some form, Garcia’s death is more than a tragedy.

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8th Circuit Reverses Key Hemp Industry Victory in Arkansas

Cannabis Law Report

Back on September 7, 2023, the Arkansas hemp industry scored a significant legal victory when the plaintiffs in Bio Gen LLC v. Sanders secured a federal injunction prohibiting enforcement of Act 629. (I wrote about it here.

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More Boomers Are Embracing Cannabis

The Fresh Toast

More Boomers Are Embracing Cannabis Move over Gen Z, Boomers are embracing cannabis, and for a variety of reasons.now if only the feds would pay attention. The post More Boomers Are Embracing Cannabis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Leafers Take Over Event at Kind Meds: Coffee, BBQ, Swag & a Scooter Giveaway

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Looking for something to do this Friday? Leafers is throwing down at Kind Meds, and bringing some friends with them. On Friday, July 18th from 10AM–1PM , head to Kind Meds in Mesa for a Leafers Takeover featuring special offers, free iced drinks, exclusive swag, and an electric scooter giveaway that’s revving up all month long. Here’s what’s going down: Buy One Get One Free on all Leafers Free drink + exclusive merch with purchase FREE BBQ courtesy of Love Buds Free Scooter Giveaway: Every Leafe

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Level up your pre-rolls with RAW cones from Green Blazer

Leafly

Green Blazer is one of the top national suppliers of bulk RAW cones, and a reliable partner to over 100 licensed pre-roll manufacturers The post Level up your pre-rolls with RAW cones from Green Blazer appeared first on Leafly.

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Review: Berry Burst Sweet Indica Gummies by Encore

Illinois News Joint

Edibles are essential for treating my chronic pain, and I prefer switching up formulas and flavors. My latest edible samples included a couple containers of Berry Burst Sweet Indica Gummies by Encore. The Berry Burst Sweet Indica Gummies came as a 10 pack with 10mg of THC per gummy. The light purple gummies brightened in the light to a pinkish-orange color.

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Australia: Pennington Institute Opens Mock Cannabis Dispensary In Melbourne To Illustrate “The Penington Cannabis Control Plan”

Cannabis Law Report

The Pennington Institute Herald Sun: Drug of choice – Sneak peek inside Fitzroy’s mock cannabis shop The mock shop has been set up for the launch of the Penington Cannabis Control Plan – a 21 point action plan for the legalisation and regulation of cannabis for adult personal use. It’s about taking back control.

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Can Bees Naturally Produce Honey from the Cannabis Plant?

Veriheal

We all know honey comes from bees, and bees need flowers to make honey, so does this mean bees can make infused honey from the flowers of the cannabis plant? The details are more complicated than you’d think. Cannabis flowers don’t produce nectar, so bees can’t make honey from them. Since cannabis plants pollinate via wind movement, they do not need to attract pollinators like bees by producing the energy-intensive substance.

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9 Reasons Your Dispensary Needs a Vertical Lift

Medical Marijuana Pages

Optimize dispensary operations with vertical lifts. Improve efficiency, compliance, and customer experience while maximizing your space. Discover the benefits!

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Discover New York’s best flower brands [July 2025]

Leafly

State rules delayed the sale of legal indoor cannabis for two years. Here are the high grade indoor brands that are (finally) hitting the market in 2025. The post Discover New York’s best flower brands [July 2025] appeared first on Leafly.

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2nd Annual Illinois Craft Showcase offers free tickets

Illinois News Joint

News Joint Events is offering FREE general admission tickets and limited VIP Tickets for the 2 nd Annual Illinois Craft Showcase. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet 50+ craft brands and sample for free the best licensed cannabis products in Illinois. The event is scheduled for 12-6 p.m., Aug. 16, at Molly’s Joint in Tilton. Along with the 50+ licensed craft vendors, the Craft Showcase is set to host 20+ other vendors, including dispensaries, cannabis industry businesses, associations, a

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Consumer product recall Twin Rivers Farm Ltd. recalls one lot of Surf Banana Split dried cannabis pre-rolls, one lot of Surf Layer Cake dried cannabis pre-rolls, and one lot of Surf Mac dried cannabis pre-rolls

Cannabis Law Report

Summary Product Surf Banana Split dried cannabis pre-rolls lot TRF2024010 BS, Surf Layer Cake dried cannabis pre-rolls lot TRF2024010 LC, and Surf Mac dried cannabis pre-rolls lot TRF2024010 MAC Issue Cannabis – Labelling and packaging What to do Verify if your product is affected.

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How Untreated Gum Disease Affects Your Smile and Your Health

Dr. Michele Ross

Understanding Gum Disease Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is a persistent inflammatory condition affecting the tissues that support the teeth, including the gums, periodontal ligaments, and the jawbone. This disease. Read More The post How Untreated Gum Disease Affects Your Smile and Your Health appeared first on Dr. Michele Ross.

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How Long Do Kratom Effects Really Last?

Medicinal Marijuana Association

If you’ve ever used kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), you probably know that its effects can be transformative. From pain relief to increased focus, kratom has something for everyone. But the question many users ask is: How long do kratom’s effects really last? The answer varies based on several factors, including the strain, dosage, body chemistry, and the form in which it’s consumed.

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Blast off with Galactic—no rocket required

Leafly

Galactic may be some truly out-of-this-world cannabis, but don’t worry—they come in peace. Their top-quality flower, gummies, concentrates, pre-rolls, and vapes are all made using space-age tech to help you achieve liftoff and explore a whole new world of high. No need to fire up the hyperdrive for a long voyage either; you can snag […] The post Blast off with Galactic—no rocket required appeared first on Leafly.

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