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Raising the Alarm: Legalization Efforts Under Attack

NORML

Before a single ballot has been cast in the 2022 midterm elections on a single marijuana ballot measure, prohibitionists funded by dark money special interests are doing everything they can in an attempt to crush legalization attempts in several states before voters ever get a say. The post Raising the Alarm: Legalization Efforts Under Attack appeared first on NORML.

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CBD for Problematic Cannabis Use?

Project CBD

CBD is a cannabis compound with anti-addictive potential.

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Green Light Law – Event: Meet The New OCA (Oregon Cannabis Association) Head, Matthew Grimes

Cannabis Law Report

Short & Sweet … here are the details. Hello OCA Fam! I’m writing with some exciting news: As one of my very first actions as the new OCA director, my dog and I will be driving around Oregon on a Membership Engagement & Expansion Tour (“MEET”), and will be coming to a city near you this fall! That said, driving to Oregon from Chicago is going to take some time and so we’ve pushed our “Meet the New Director” event at Green Light Law by a week to Se

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We puffed Wham! by Lil Baby to see if it hits like his music

Leafly

Wham! is an A-minus, curved to a B+ due to the price. The post We puffed Wham! by Lil Baby to see if it hits like his music 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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Three Reasons Canadian Cannabis Tourism Sucks

Cannabis Life Network

Are you planning a trip to Canada soon? Specifically, to experience legal cannabis? Think again. We’ve got three reasons Canadian cannabis tourism sucks. So let’s get into it. 3rd Reason Canadian Cannabis Tourism Sucks – You Can’t See Anything Canada’s federal government didn’t legalize cannabis because we’re all self-owning individuals with the right to bodily […].

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The CLIMB Act: Is Federal Cannabis Business Reform Coming?

Veriheal

In May 2022, a bipartisan pair, Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.) and Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.) introduced a never-before-seen bill—the Capital Lending and Investment for Marijuana Businesses Act (“the CLIMB Act”). The proposed legislation, H.R. 8200 , would result in a decrease in the cost of doing business as a cannabis-related business (CRB); the ability for such companies to treat banking, financing, and transactions as a traditional business might; and relief for third-party business services p

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Cannabis users’ right to work law advances in California

Leafly

AB 2188 heads to Gov. Newsom’s desk. It could change how employers use urine drug tests against their workers. The post Cannabis users’ right to work law advances in California appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Hospitalization of Children

Cannabis Life Network

Have cannabis-related hospitalizations increased in Canada since legalization? Does this mean government should reduce the country’s THC limits? Maybe ban edibles altogether? What if I told you a published study funded by Big Oil revealed half-a-million birds died every year by running into wind turbines? (That’s true, by the way). And because of this study, […].

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California: Multiple Reform Bills Advance to Governor’s Desk

NORML

State lawmakers have advanced several priority bills to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk and a few more remain pending but are up against a tight timeline. The legislative session in California ends on August 31st. Any bills not transmitted to the Governor will die after that date. (Once advanced to the Governor, he has 30 days to act on the bills.) . The post California: Multiple Reform Bills Advance to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.

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Water curing cannabis: How and why to do it

The Cannigma

After harvest, cannabis needs to be dried and cured before it is ready to consume. Drying typically occurs first, followed by bucking (to remove flower from the stem) and trimming (to remove the remaining leaves). The last step in the post-harvest process is curing. Curing cannabis is a technique that aims to remove and degrade harsh and unwanted substances from harvested buds, allowing the flavors to develop and the smoke or vapor to become smoother. 1 It is even believed that curing can increa

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America’s powerhouse pre-rolls of Labor Day and fall ’22

Leafly

Featuring Seed Junky Genetics, 710 Labs, Lifted, Jeeter, and more from 11 legal states. The post America’s powerhouse pre-rolls of Labor Day and fall ’22 appeared first on Leafly.

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Ontario Court Ruling: Can’t Randomly Test Firefighters For Cannabis 

Cannabis Life Network

A recent Ontario court ruling sided with firefighters regarding random drug tests for cannabis. In December 2018, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority updated its policies to demand random drug testing. They were concerned that Canada’s legalization of cannabis (which had only occurred) would make it more likely firefighters would show up to work high.

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Summer 2022 NORML Interns Answer Questions About the Job

NORML

NORML's Interns for the Summer '22 semester share thoughts regarding their time working with the NORML staff. The post Summer 2022 NORML Interns Answer Questions About the Job appeared first on NORML.

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Best strains and terpenes for working out

The Cannigma

Just because stoners have the stereotype of being lazy doesn’t mean it’s true. In fact, if you struggle with the motivation to work out, cannabis may be able to help. The jury is still out on whether or not cannabis is a performance enhancer, but it can help you enjoy your workouts more and even recover better. While you may not want to hit the bong before a triathlon, using cannabis before or after a run, yoga session , or hiking may help you engage longer, feel better, and recover faster. 1 2.

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Leafly Investigation: Which celeb was smoking weed at the US Open?

Leafly

Nick Kyrgios stopped his match yesterday to complain about marijuana odors. We want to know: Who had the loud? The post Leafly Investigation: Which celeb was smoking weed at the US Open? appeared first on Leafly.

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Medical Cannabis Patients in PA Could See New Protections by November 2022

Veriheal

The Pennsylvania cannabis market is highly coveted among cannabis business license-holders. While Keystone State’s Medical Marijuana Program is booming with over 400 thousand active medical cannabis patients—Pennsylvania is primed to expand into an explosive adult-use market serving approximately 8.8 million residents aged 21 and up. With adult-use rollout in the region’s near future, state representatives are honing in on patient protections before patient voices are lost in the noi

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Pre-Rolls More Popular in Canada than in the USA

Cannabis Life Network

According to a recent report released by Headset, pre-rolls are more popular in Canada than in the USA. Using real-time sales reporting between January and June 2022, Headset found that US and Canadian consumers spent over $752M and $402M (CAD) on pre-rolls. While both countries enjoy this product, Canadians love it. Nearly a quarter of […]. The post Pre-Rolls More Popular in Canada than in the USA appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News.

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Oregon: Green Light Law Group Litigation Team Delivers Total Defense Victory for Clients Jefferson Packing House and Matt Ochoa in $1.2MM Arbitration

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what they say in their release. Green Light Law Group is proud to announce that lawyers Andrew DeWeese and Brittany Adikes, together with paralegal Renee Lazaras, have prevailed for our clients Jefferson Packing House (“JPH”) and Matt Ochoa in private arbitration. Plaintiff Lotus Apothecary, LLC (“Lotus”), originally filed the case in circuit court (case no. 20CV18339), alleging that JPH breached its storage contract with Lotus and basically stole more than 1,500 lbs. of Lotus’ harv

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Star signs and cannabis strains: September 2022 horoscopes

Leafly

Stargazers, rejoice! Your September horoscopes have arrived, along with the strains you should smoke for peak alignment with the stars. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: September 2022 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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Veriheal’s 2022 Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship Winners

Veriheal

Every year, Veriheal celebrates the power of education by awarding the Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship to a select group of cannabis-minded students with big ideas. We know college is expensive, and we’re committed to investing in the next generation of cannabis industry leaders in the hope of seeing their one-of-a-kind inventions and solutions come to life one day.

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Why People Are Choosing Medical Cannabis

Peninsula Alternative Health

As a medical cannabis dispensary, we help 1000s of patients find medicine that helps them in their daily lives. Medical cannabis is a unique treatment option which is based on utilizing the natural compounds from the cannabis plant to help heal our bodies. These natural compounds mainly consist of cannabinoids and terpenes. While people can discover many positive benefits of medical cannabis, the #1 reason they may opt for cannabis is in the pursuit of pain relief.

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Neighbor reports break-in. Police find magic mushrooms, man with gerbil !

Cannabis Law Report

Psychedelic crime is never easily explainable! BTW the gerbil is now safe ! Cincinnati. Officers in pursuit of a burglary suspect made an interesting discovery at a St. Bernard home Tuesday night. St. Bernard police officers responded to what they thought was a burglary in progress around 11 p.m. after a neighbor called having seen someone in the home with a flashing light.

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Pennsylvania’s Fetterman has smoke for Biden over weed reform

Leafly

The President hasn’t lived up to 2020 campaign promises about cannabis legalization. Will this larger-than-life US Senate candidate finally hold Biden to his word? The post Pennsylvania’s Fetterman has smoke for Biden over weed reform appeared first on Leafly.

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Safe Consumption Sites Decrease Drug Overdose Risks, According to Study

Veriheal

This year, America welcomed the first publicly recognized overdose prevention centers (OPCs) as part of its efforts to curb fatalities related to overdosing. Dr. Alex Harocopos, who wrote a research letter on the prevention centers, explains that New York had 2,062 overdose fatalities in 2020, which the doctor describes as the deadliest year on record.

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Is Cannabis Recession-Proof? 

Cannabis Life Network

Is cannabis recession-proof? During the last major recession in 2008 and 2009, the legal cannabis industry didn’t exist. Colorado and Washington didn’t legalize it until late 2012. Canada didn’t have a recreational sector until 2018. We can look at tobacco and alcohol trends during recessions to make some predictions. But ultimately, we won’t know how […].

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South Africa; Western Cape High Court has dismissed the application of a company director who made an application to decriminalise cannabis “grow clubs”

Cannabis Law Report

IOL South Africa reports. Durban – The Western Cape High Court has dismissed the application of a company director who made an application to decriminalise cannabis “grow clubs”. Last year, Neil Tristan Liddell, the director of The Haze Club (THC), and his employee Adam van Houten brought an application against the minister of police and others to determine the legality of growing cannabis.

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A guide to the different types of cannabis vape carts

Leafly

With so many options, choosing the right vape cartridge can be tricky. This guide will help you navigate the world of cannabis vape carts. The post A guide to the different types of cannabis vape carts appeared first on Leafly.

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How Marijuana Helps Insomnia in Depression, Anxiety Patients

CannaMD

Marijuana has long been used as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments, including insomnia. However, until recently, there has been little research into its effectiveness for patients with depression and anxiety who struggle with insomnia as a symptom of their diagnosis. This has led to patients having to rely on anecdotal evidence to […].

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Cannabis laws in Idaho

The Cannigma

Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. Both medical and adult-use cannabis are illegal in Idaho. Idaho has strict laws against cannabis, despite being surrounded by legal states. Despite 60% of Idaho residents agreeing with legalization, Idaho’s lawmakers aren’t rushing to embrace this potential revenue source. State lawmakers have tried numerous times to make it harder to legalize cannabis while advocates have tried numerous times since 2012 to legalize the plant.

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Guam: Agencies work to iron out conflicting cannabis product laws

Cannabis Law Report

As the application process for cannabis businesses gets underway, officials from the Department of Public Health and Social Services and the Department of Revenue and Taxation are working to iron out inconsistencies in the law relating to cannabis-infused food products. A sign posted on the front window of the ABC Store in Tumon advertises the availability of Hemp Bomb CBD products Aug. 26, 2022.

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