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New Mexico: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales to Begin on Friday

NORML

“A robust, above-ground retail marijuana market is necessary in order to disrupt the unregulated marketplace and to assure that consumers have adequate access to lab-tested, high quality products at competitive prices,” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. The post New Mexico: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales to Begin on Friday appeared first on NORML.

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Air moisture for marijuana: the basics of cannabis humidity

The Cannigma

Humidity may not be the central aspect of cannabis cultivation, but it plays a vital role in the plant’s development. If you’re interested in growing your own cannabis but don’t take note of humidity levels you could easily slow down your plant’s growth. Why is humidity so crucial for cannabis? Cannabis plants naturally flourish in a range of temperate and subtropical climates, but the amount of moisture in the air needs to be regulated to ensure their optimal growth.

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Canadian Cannabis Market Trends

Cannabis Life Network

“It’s going to be a very interesting year,” says Brightfield Group’s Managing Director, Bethany Gomez. With sales expected to hit $8.8 billion by 2027, the Canadian cannabis market is on fire. Thanks to consumer demand, large LPs have mostly abandoned the “sea of green” monocrop concept and have narrowed in on premium flowers.

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Not So Funny Bones

Project CBD

New research reveals potential applications for CBD and other cannabis compounds in treating bone diseases and disorders, including osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and bone cancer.

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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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House Lawmakers Approve Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition

NORML

“It is long overdue that we stop punishing adults for using a substance that is objectively safer than alcohol, and that we work to address the disparate negative impacts that prohibition has inflicted on our most vulnerable individuals and marginalized communities for nearly a century.". The post House Lawmakers Approve Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition appeared first on NORML.

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If Michigan deschedules cannabis, will other states follow?

Leafly

Michigan legislator Yousef Rabhi wants to remove cannabis from the state drug schedule. If it's already legal, why does scheduling matter? The post If Michigan deschedules cannabis, will other states follow? appeared first on Leafly.

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Another Professional Athlete Embraces Cannabis—But at a High Cost

Veriheal

The recent arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner in Russia following the discovery of cannabis oil in her luggage has resparked the discussion about athletes and cannabis use —with an international twist. As the American athlete continues to be separated from her country and family with little word from her Russian captors, many Americans are ramping up their fight against unjust cannabis criminalization both at home and abroad.

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Senate Unanimously Approves Legislation Providing US Attorney General with Greater Say in Cannabis Research Decisions

NORML

“Rather than compelling scientists to access marijuana products of questionable quality that are manufactured by a limited number of federally licensed producers, NORML believes that federal regulators should allow investigators to access the cannabis that is currently being produced by the multitude of state-sanctioned producers and retailers throughout the country.".

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April 20, 2022 – What’s going on for 420 this year?

Cannabis Life Network

As the public health orders are lifting, there is a big question on everyone’s mind: What’s going on for 420 this year? April 20th is fast approaching and we are actually able to celebrate! While many Canadian cities like to party for 420, the festivities in Vancouver and Victoria are legendary. For those of you […]. The post April 20, 2022 – What’s going on for 420 this year?

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Maryland will vote on legal cannabis in November

Leafly

Lawmakers voted to put a measure on the ballot this fall. The post Maryland will vote on legal cannabis in November appeared first on Leafly.

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Best strains and terpenes for PTSD

The Cannigma

PTSD, short for post-traumatic stress disorder, is a psychiatric disorder that will affect one in 11 people in the US at some point in their life. Though historically PTSD has been minimized or misclassified, it is now increasingly common to treat PTSD with cannabis. A handful of both clinical and preclinical studies point to the conclusion that intentional cannabis use can alleviate many PTSD symptoms, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, and nightmares.

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New NORML Report Provides Policymakers with Guidance on ‘Best Practices’ for Regulating Adult-Use Marijuana Markets

NORML

Download the free NORML Report: Marijuana Policies in Legal States: A Comprehensive Review of Adult-use Marijuana Rules and Regulations. The post New NORML Report Provides Policymakers with Guidance on ‘Best Practices’ for Regulating Adult-Use Marijuana Markets appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: April 1, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the House of Representatives moves closer to voting on the MORE Act. Meanwhile, in the Senate, a bill on cannabis research makes its way through the process. In state news, New Jersey’s dispensary licenses and sales bring controversy.

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Your guide to the hottest hemp cannabinoids

Leafly

All your questions on hemp cannabinoids, answered, plus huge deals up to 30% off and hot products from top brands. The post Your guide to the hottest hemp cannabinoids appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML Report Now Published “Marijuana Policies in Legal States”

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana policies in the United States have evolved significantly over time, particularly over the past decade with the passage of adult-use marijuana laws in over one-third of US states. As more jurisdictions abandon the failed policy of marijuana criminalization and its racially disproportionate enforcement, federal marijuana prohibition is becoming less tenable.

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South Dakota: Governor Noem Vetoes Expungement Legislation

NORML

After signing legislation to protect limited home cultivation for patients and legislation to protect patients rights, Governor Noem has chosen to veto legislation that allows the automatic removal of convictions from a person’s background check for marijuana-related offenses. The post South Dakota: Governor Noem Vetoes Expungement Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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Over 70% of Parkinson’s Patients Use Cannabis

CannaMD

More than 70% of people with Parkinson’s disease use marijuana to treat their symptoms, according to a recent survey. While there have yet to be conclusive clinical trials defining the benefits of cannabis for Parkinson’s disease, these results indicate that many patients are finding relief with marijuana. What’s the Connection Between Cannabis & Parkinson’s Disease?

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Celebrate 420 with CBD+THC from five

Leafly

420 means massive deals on CBD+THC from five. Get 40% off plus free shipping on 4/20 when you shop any of these full spectrum goodies. The post Celebrate 420 with CBD+THC from five appeared first on Leafly.

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Curaleaf Cannabis Sued by Dispensary Employee for Stealing Tips

Cannabis Law Report

You would have thought they are earning enough without having to resort to tips pilfering? Bloomberg report. Curaleaf Holdings Inc., which operates cannabis dispensaries across the country, is facing accusations that it stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in tips from at least 50 employees in a new lawsuit filed in a federal court in Illinois. The proposed collective action was filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Illinois wage law by Morgan Heller, who worked at a Curaleaf location i

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Maine: Bi-Partisan Efforts to Improve State’s Medical Program and Protect Patients Continue to Advance

NORML

Representative Lynn Williams (D- HD 135) says, "Support for the issues around Maine's medical marijuana program crosses many lines: Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Libertarians and Greens; Downeast, Southern and Northern Maine; rural and urban; twenty-somethings, retirees and all in-between. Medical marijuana is bringing Maine together even among those who have no involvement with it.".

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Research Shows College Students Who Use Cannabis Have Greater Motivation

Veriheal

As restrictions surrounding the pandemic continue to persist around the world, so do the concerns of demotivated students considering dropping out. One study led by Professor Jennifer Cromley and graduate student Andrea Kunze examined this concern, while another study assessed whether college students who consume cannabis have greater motivation compared to non-users.

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The Roll-up #236: ‘High Design’ star Kim Myles fixes dispensary disasters

Leafly

Emmy-winning designer Kim Myles talks about the do's and don'ts of dispensary design, and her new Discovery+ show "High Design.". The post The Roll-up #236: ‘High Design’ star Kim Myles fixes dispensary disasters appeared first on Leafly.

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Anti Cannabis Group Forms Super-Pac To Start Targetting Pro Cannabis Candidates. Republicans Are First Target

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment write. A top executive of the national prohibitionist group Smart Approaches To Marijuana (SAM) is launching a new political action committee (PAC), targeting pro-legalization candidates and supporting those who oppose the policy in key races. And one of the super PAC’s first targets is a freshman GOP congresswoman who is sponsoring her own bill to federally legalize and regulate cannabis.

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State Policy Update 4/1/2022

NORML

This week’s update highlights important legislative advancements in Maryland, Utah, Louisiana, Georgia, and several other states. The post State Policy Update 4/1/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Recreational Cannabis Legalization in Germany? Medical Cannabis Businesses and Investors Hope So

Veriheal

The German federal government may only have legalized cannabis for medical purposes back in 2017, but the market has already earned enough appeal for big-name players to get involved. Now, as the country contemplates adult-use cannabis legalization , all eyes are on Deutschland. Early success with medical cannabis has contributed to the market’s rising popularity among local German people, with up-to-date figures showing that at least 128,000 people have registered to receive cannabis-base

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Verilife has the heat for 420

Leafly

Illinois, Verilife is your place for 420. Shop our top picks from matter. available at Verilife dispensaries to set the season off right. The post Verilife has the heat for 420 appeared first on Leafly.

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Fresh Toast Article Hopes For Jackson Appointment To SCOTUS To Shakeout Cannabis Cobwebs At Court

Cannabis Law Report

Fresh Toast have a dream… Perhaps Jackson’s generational separation from Breyer and her unique experience will give marijuana laws a fair shake the next time they are up for debate in the highest court in the land. There will be a new judge on the United States Supreme Court, and in all probability, President Biden’s selection will be a historic one.

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A Return to In-Person Events: NECANN Boston

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

This March, NECANN returned to Boston after a pandemic-related hiatus with a three-day in-person show. I was fortunate enough to be asked to moderate a panel with Tina Sbrega of Lighthouse Biz Solutions and Cathy Corby Iannuzzelli of Kindtap on “Aligning Cannabis and CPG Consumer Experiences with Streamlined Payment Methods.” It was a sunny 70-degree day in Boston and spring was in the air.

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Are Cannabis Sales Slipping?

Cannabis Life Network

Are cannabis sales across North America slipping? There is a prevailing theory that the government’s COVID lockdowns led to increased cannabis use. Some expect lower sales now that life is more or less returning to normal. People are going back to work, back outside, meeting their friends. Yet, the causal connection isn’t so evident. After […].

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10 brillantes marcas Latinx en la industria del cannabis?

Leafly

La comunidad latina es una parte fundamental en el éxito de la industria del cannabis. Aquí hay algunas marcas de cannabis latina que brillan en 2022. The post 10 brillantes marcas Latinx en la industria del cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.

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