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Oregon: Governor Announces Mass Pardons for Those with Low-Level Cannabis Convictions

NORML

“Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that public officials and the courts move swiftly to right the past wrongs of cannabis prohibition and criminalization.”. The post Oregon: Governor Announces Mass Pardons for Those with Low-Level Cannabis Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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Krispy Kreme is paying to keep weed illegal

Leafly

Big Donut is joining the NFL, Big Pharma, and the Methodist Church to defeat legalization in Congress. See who else is propping up prohibition. The post Krispy Kreme is paying to keep weed illegal appeared first on Leafly.

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New York: Regulators Award Marijuana Licenses to Justice-Involved and Non-Profit Applicants

NORML

“The inclusion of applicants that have been negatively impacted by cannabis prohibition is an important step toward providing restorative justice, "says Jax James, NORML’s State Policy Manager. . The post New York: Regulators Award Marijuana Licenses to Justice-Involved and Non-Profit Applicants appeared first on NORML.

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Can cannabis help you lose weight?

Leafly

Research suggests that cannabis users are significantly less likely to be obese than non-users (despite its ability to provoke the munchies). Learn more about how weed may be able to help with weight loss. The post Can cannabis help you lose weight? appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Cannabis Doesn’t Increase Creativity but Rather How Creative You Think You Are

Veriheal

Many artists, from composers to painters, consume cannabis to increase creativity. In a surprising twist, however, a recent study found that cannabis does not actually increase creativity. Rather, it increases how creative the consumer thinks they are. Analyzing Creativity via Divergent Thinking. Christopher Barnes, one of the study authors and a Michael G.

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The Supply Chain Challenges Facing the Cannabis Industry Today

MaxQ Cannabis

Supply Chain challenges are affecting many industries today and the Cannabis Industry is no exception. So how do these challenges and disruptions impact Cannabis businesses and what remedies can streamline the supply chain? This article looks at the top supply chain challenges in the cannabis sector to highlight how you can minimize the impact and […].

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New York approves first 36 adult-use dispensaries

Leafly

The first round of New York dispensary licenses have been awarded. Here are the nonprofit and justice-involved recipients. The post New York approves first 36 adult-use dispensaries appeared first on Leafly.

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Lifecann Blog

LifeCannMD

Convenience stores are small retail businesses that are often part of gas stations & stock a range of everyday items for customers to purchase, including coffee, quick snacks, drinks, lottery tickets, and tobacco products. Coming in 2023, Floridians will be able to purchase another item at the pump! In partnership with Chicago-based Green Thumb, ten Circle K stores in Miami will begin selling medical cannabis products next year.

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Cannabis, love & metaphysics: “Higher Connections” by Eric & Alexandra Right depicts one man’s journey to cannabis nirvana

Leafly

Told with humor, grace, and inspiring honesty, “Higher Connections” is a worthy addition to the bookshelf of any current stoner or curious newcomer to the world of weed. . The post Cannabis, love & metaphysics: “Higher Connections” by Eric & Alexandra Right depicts one man’s journey to cannabis nirvana appeared first on Leafly.

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Best Pain Management Centers In Arkansas That MMJ Patients Should Know

MMJ Recs

MMJ treatment can be hugely helpful in treating the symptoms of chronic pain, among other medical conditions. However, the beauty of medical marijuana is that it can work well in conjunction with more traditional medical approaches. As MMJ becomes more widely accepted and more widely available all throughout the US, the benefits of MMJ treatment are gaining the positive recognition they deserve.

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Only in Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers Hemp, Ecstasy Tabs In Yam Tubers

Cannabis Law Report

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has foiled an attempt by traffickers to smuggle cannabis and ecstasy tablets concealed in three tubers of yam. Spokesman of NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying officers attached to the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) export shed of the Lagos airport made […].

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The benefits of CBD consumption 

The Joint Blog

Cannabis consumption is still a polarizing topic. While some are quick to criticize it and point out its allegedly adverse effects, habitual users swear by it as an often miracle cure for a plethora of conditions. The plant is indeed paradoxical. Given this fact, its effects can act as both a stimulant and a sedative. As such, it works great whether you need an energy boost or are looking to relax and unwind after a long and stressful week.

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Karma Koala Podcast Karma Koala Podcast 100- Nov 22 2022. This week Sean Hocking Editor Latest Updates From World Of Cannabis & Professor June On Her First Psychedelic Bar Assoc Meeting

Cannabis Law Report

We’re Back! Regular listeners will know we have taken a small break. Heather has moved onto pastures anew so we are going back to a simpler format for the rest of the year with myself Sean Hocking covering some of the latest issues in the market and this week Professor June talks about her first […].

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Kentucky (Kind of) Decriminalizes Medical Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

On November 15, 2022, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order intended to decriminalizes medical cannabis. This is one of the most interesting executive orders we’ve seen in a bit – and that’s saying something after the last six years in this country. Let’s take a look at exactly what it does. It’s worth noting that Kentucky has been an extremely pro-hemp state since the 2014 Farm Bill.