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AOC Says She’ll Introduce More Psychedelics Legislation In Congress | Marijuana Moment Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) said she supports the national movement to decriminalize psychedelics and plans to again introduce legislation promoting research into such substances, according to an activist who spoke with her following a town hall meeting on Sunday. At the event in […]

Recreational marijuana sales in Michigan exceed $1.6 million in first 8 days Recreational sales of marijuana in Michigan exceed $1.6 million in first week Source

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You can now officially purchase legal marijuana in Michigan. Here are all the states where marijuana is legal. Michigan just started legal marijuana sales. Marijuana is legal for adults over the age of 21 in 11 states; medical marijuana is legal in 33. Source

Marijuana sales total $221,000 on first day in Michigan People in Michigan could legally buy marijuana beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, and by the end of the day, hundreds of thousands of dollars of pot had been sold. Source

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/03/business/hemp-producers-banks.html Hemp Industry Is Cleared to Do Business With Banks United States regulators say hemp businesses should not be treated with any more suspicion than other bank customers. Source

https://hempindustrydaily.com/hemp-banking-gets-a-boost-as-four-federal-agencies-remove-red-tape-for-new-crop/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=HEMP_20191205_NEWS_Weekly&elqTrackId=5925054330A7CEC21AA9EA9DF2AB3044&elq=6d1e84bddb9b4fc0a9c5e63ef818d0ee&elqaid=2543&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=1842 Hemp banking gets a boost as federal agencies remove red tape After a seasonlong struggle associated with banking and financing their operations, hemp farmers and businesses can exhale now that federal and state financial institutions have loosened reporting restrictions on hemp banking and issued guidance to members. Source

Marijuana Legalization Bill Approved By Congressional Committee In Historic Vote | Marijuana Moment For the first time in history, a congressional committee has approved a bill to end federal marijuana prohibition. The House Judiciary Committee passed the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act in a 24-10 vote on Wednesday, setting the stage for a […]

Watch Live: Congress Holds Historic Vote On Bill To Federally Legalize Marijuana | Marijuana Moment Members of a key House committee are convening on Wednesday for a historic vote on a bill to end federal marijuana prohibition and begin to repair the harms of the war on drugs. The House Judiciary Committee will mark up […]

Congress Could Decriminalize Marijuana This Week The Fresh Toast – The MORE Act would deschedule marijuana and create programs to assist those communities disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs. – Cannabis Source

Marijuana Legalization Will Get A Floor Vote This Congress, Key Chairman Predicts | Marijuana Moment The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said on Tuesday that he’s optimistic about the prospects for getting his comprehensive marijuana legalization bill out of committee and onto the floor by the end of this Congress. During a press conference […]

YOU CAN’T FIX STUPID! Just sayin! Joe Biden says he’s not ready to legalize marijuana over ‘gateway drug’ concerns The 2020 presidential candidate says more research is needed to prove marijuana use would not lead to the use of other addictive drugs. Source

We the “cannabis world” should have the mindset to save the planet, not make it worse. So this tells me that Big Brother/American Corporations are still dictating the end results. 🙁 Weed’s Waste Problem: The Perils of Plastic May Haunt the Cannabis Industry While there are resources to make cannabis companies more sustainable, there’s little […]

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91 percent of Americans say marijuana should be legalized for medical or recreational use, poll suggests In a recent Pew poll, an overwhelming percentage of Americans said marijuana should be legalized for medical or recreational use. Source

Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Sales Top $500M In First 2 Years Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program has passed a half-billion dollars in sales since it began dispensing the drug nearly two years ago. Source

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Michigan opens door to recreational pot sales as soon as December The state of Michigan is opening the door to the sale of marijuana for recreational use starting in December, which is earlier than expected. Source

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Find a reliable source and stick with it. Your health is not worth saving a few bucks How cannabis vape companies can handle the vaping crisis The biggest development in the marijuana space this year has been a vaping-related health crisis in which hundreds of Americans have fallen ill and two dozen-plus have died from […]

Hemp in Ohio… A commodity or a drug of concern, what will the program employ… Hemp – The New Agricultural Frontier The commercial hemp industry is growing and developing rapidly. This is an educational video on industrial hemp for fiber production/textiles and seed oil pr… Source

When it comes to Square, all sorts of nightmares surface as I have dealt with them for years. Not sure if I’d trust them getting into the CBD industry anymore than Elavon. Just sayin!!! Winn-Dixie Stores and Square Inc. embrace the CBD market Big name brands are now beginning to embrace CBD. Winn-Dixie and Square […]

Marijuana Use Tied To Lower Rates Of Depression And Suicidal Ideation Among PTSD Patients | Marijuana Moment People suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who consume marijuana experience significantly fewer depressive episodes and lower rates of suicidal ideation compared to non-users, according to a new study. The research, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology on […]

https://thehempmag.com/2019/09/report-cbd-market-trending-toward-20-billion-valuation-by-2024/ Report: CBD Market Trending Toward $20 Billion Valuation by 2024 | HEMP Magazine A report released today shows that in 2018, the CBD industry had $1.8 billion in sales, with two-thirds of consumers buying their products in cannabis dispensaries. The authors expect those trends to change. A report on CBD sales and market trends […]

Colorado Banks Quietly Serving Cannabis Industry Colorado’s cannabis industry has had a chief request since marijuana was legalized: Give us access to banks. But it turns out that hundreds of the state’s Source

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Although not new, “NEWS” we need to remind ourselves of the past so that they’re not repeated. Solid solutions come from solid companies, Serving Hard to Place Merchant’s Since 1992! Why Elavon Dropped CBD Merchant Accounts | High Risk Merchant Accounts This article is about Elavon dropping CBD merchants. Apply for a CBD merchant account […]

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CBD Hemp Oil Market Size Worth USD 2.4 Billion by 2025 | ENDOCA, Cannoid, Elixinol, PharmaHemp, Isodiol, and Aphria CBD Hemp Oil Market is Projected at a CAGR of 13.3% During Forecast Period to Reach USD 2.4 Billion by 2025 Source

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https://leafly.com/news/politics/how-mainstream-media-botched-the-vape-lung-story How mainstream media botched the vape lung story It’s not the THC: Sloppy work at the AP, Wall Street Journal, and other outlets feeds consumers bad information. Source

Can Hemp Clean Up the Earth? Scientists are looking at how hemp could clean contaminated soil – further proving it to be a miracle plant Source

Hemp is the New Oak: America’s First Hemp “Wood” Factory is Being Built “HempWood” is 20 percent harder than oak, and grows 100 times as fast. It’s a sustainable alternative for hardwood furniture, flooring and more. Now that it’s legal to grow hemp in the United States, a man who’s spent the last decade developing […]

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Hemp is the New Oak: America’s First Hemp “Wood” Factory is Being Built “HempWood” is 20 percent harder than oak, and grows 100 times as fast. It’s a sustainable alternative for hardwood furniture, flooring and more. Now that it’s legal to grow hemp in the United States, a man who’s spent the last decade developing […]

US probe of vaping illnesses focuses on THC from marijuana Most of the 800 people who got sick vaped THC, the ingredient in marijuana that causes a high, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Source

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Mother nature finds a way!!! This is How Cannabis Cleans Up Nuclear Radiation and Toxic Chemical Waste This farmer is growing hemp to save his soil from toxic chemical waste. Source

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Women Making Ohio Weed Work: Wendy Johnson – MedicateOH In this series, MedicateOH is talking with women in the industry about their roles, experiences, and predictions for the future of MMJ in Ohio. This week, we spoke with Wendy Johnson, Outreach Ambassador at the Ohio Cannabis Chamber of Commerce. Source

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Finally it looks like we truly can see the light at the end of the tunnel. House Approves Marijuana Banking Bill In Historic Vote | Marijuana Moment The House of Representatives passed a standalone marijuana reform bill for the first time in history on Wednesday. The chamber advanced the legislation—which would protect banks that service […]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeadams/2019/09/24/you-should-know-this-about-the-marijuana-industrys-safe-banking-bill/#65cc99157f59 You Should Know This About The Marijuana Industry’s SAFE Banking Bill The cannabis​ industry is eagerly awaiting​ a historic vote on a marijuana​ banking bill in Congress. But is there really anything to get excited about? Source

Cannabis Firms, Policymakers Must Work Hand-In-Hand, Ex-Canadian Prime Minister Says In MJBizConINT’L Keynote Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell boldly says the marijuana companies and policymakers must work together to educate and debunk stigmas around the industry. Source

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Ohio Provisions | Columbus Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ohio Provisions offers carefully curated products with unrivaled quality and consistency to satisfy each individual’s unique healthcare needs. Located in Carroll, OH, less than 30 minutes from downtown Columbus. Source

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Is there anyone better in Ohio at keeping your medicine so fresh and so clean? Ain’t nobody dope as @TerrasaunaCC Gray Matters Radio Episode 48: Terrasana Leading The Medical Cannabis Revolution In Ohio W/Special Guest Emilie Ramach When was the last time you went to CVS and thought twice about the quality of medicine you […]

When was the last time you went to CVS and thought twice about the quality of medicine you were getting? You don't and that is exactly how it should be! In the new era of medical cannabis, dispensaries across the country are working hard to educate the public about medical cannabis and building the public's […]

Forms of Marijuana Available in Ohio | Ohio Marijuana Card Ohio's Medical Marijuana Program allows dispensaries to sell a variety of products. Find out more about what will be available at dispensaries. Source

LET THAT SINK IN Colorado is using $3 million from marijuana tax to provide food and housing for the homeless The debate about the legalization of marijuana has been prevalent in North American culture for over 50 years. The decision by the state of Colorado in October 2014 to legalize marijuana for recreational use was […]

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Ohio man calls police demanding they return his stolen pot Sharonville police posted a recording of the call on their Facebook page. Source

Only 3 U.S. States Have No Medical Marijuana | Cannabis Now What’s up with Idaho, Nebraska and South Dakota? Source

https://mjbizdaily.com/nevada-marijuana-sales-rise-to-639-million-in-fiscal-year-2019/ Nevada marijuana sales rise to $639 million in fiscal year 2019 Cannabis sales in Nevada hit $639 million in its latest fiscal year, a 20% jump over sales of $530 million for the same period a year ago, providing the latest sign of the strength of Source

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Disrupting Healthcare – Cannabis Will Destroy Big Pharma, Big Alcohol, and Big Tobacco The writing is on the wall, the world will be much healthier and look a lot different when Federal legalization is passed, and cannabis is removed from the… Source

On what level doesn’t this make sense? Move Over Cotton! Say Hello to Hemp, the Versatile Yet Forbidden Crop That is Taking the World by Storm Allowing and encouraging domestic hemp cultivation would be a boon for small… Source

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California Assembly Passes Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis on School Campuses Read more at Countable → Source

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Man Avoids Police Arrest After Seagull Flies Off With His Bag Of Weed A man in Sweden has avoided being charged with possession of cannabis after a seagull stole his bag of weed. The incident took place moments before two officers dressed in plain clothes were about to arrest him for possession at the Gothenburg […]

Marijuana May Boost, Rather Than Dull, the Elderly Brain Senior mice treated with THC improved on learning and memory tests Source

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World’s First Plane – Made & Powered By Hemp – Is 10 Times Stronger Than Steel Hempearth has designed the world’s first plane made and powered by hemp – the non-psychoactive member of the cannabis family 10 times stronger than steel. Source

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https://hempindustrydaily.com/washington-state-bans-all-cbd-infused-foods-beverages-in-accordance-with-fda/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=hemp_daily&utm_campaign=HEMP_20190822_NEWS_Weekly_08222019&elqTrackId=615B0A558A6CFA7E3B18907D5BD17B7A&elq=73b951050b254584b1fe720f5d63414f&elqaid=1861&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=1396 Following FDA rules, Washington state bans all CBD-infused foods, beverages Washington state banned the commercial sale of food and beverages containing CBD, sticking closely to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policy. The FDA currently stipulates that the cannabinoid cannot be an ingredient in the food supply, Source

https://hempindustrydaily.com/global-hemp-opportunities-endless-says-joy-beckerman-of-hemp-industries-association/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=hemp_daily&utm_campaign=HEMP_20190822_NEWS_Weekly_08222019&elqTrackId=1B9E0682E147F4603B067B73A4EAA8A5&elq=73b951050b254584b1fe720f5d63414f&elqaid=1861&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=1396 ‘Sky is the limit’ for global hemp opportunities: Q&A with Hemp Industries Association’s Joy Beckerman Hemp is a global industry and the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill put the United States on the map as a major player ready to compete, with the potential to impact the international business scene with its unique […]

Hemp or marijuana: Can police K-9’s sniff out the difference? Police officers adjust to the new law that legalizes hemp. Source

Boy with severe epilepsy who was treated with cannabis oil is now 300 days seizure-free He was the first person to receive a prescription for medical marijuana in the UK Source

Hemp ethanol would help to end oil wars, oil spills and climate destabilization Hemp: 1) doesn’t need as much fertilizer or water as corn, switchgrass or other energy crops 2) doesn’t require the expensive drying required of corn and sugar cane 3) can be grown where other energy crops can’t 4) is more resistant to […]

Five Federal Agencies Respond To Presidential Candidate’s Hemp Banking Letter | Marijuana Moment The heads of five federal financial regulatory agencies have replied to a letter from Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) that requested clarification on banking services hemp businesses. The responses, which Bennet’s office provided exclusively to Marijuana Moment, each recognize that hemp was legalized […]

Credit Unions Can Bank Hemp Businesses, Federal Agency Announces | Marijuana Moment A federal financial agency released updated guidelines on banking in the hemp industry on Monday, following up on requests from multiple lawmakers to provide clarity on the issue. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) said in its interim guidance that providing banking services […]

We couldn’t be more pleased to be poised to help all these merchant’s process these transactions legally and securely. Weedfacts by Weedmaps – Learn the Facts. Drive the Movement. Source

Hard to argue with success! Tax Revenue – Weedfacts The regulated cannabis industry has proven to be a key driver of tax revenue generation in states that have legalized adult-use cannabis. By setting modest tax rates on regulated cannabis sales at the state and local levels, policymakers have managed to unlock a substantial source of […]

If this was the only reason for legalization, IT’S THAT ENOUGH? CA Licensing Ban – Weedfacts Medical marijuana laws have provided patients with an alternative to opioids for conditions as varied as chronic pain and PTSD. Given the severity of America’s opioid epidemic, researchers have increasingly studied the impact of medical marijuana laws on opioid […]

Cannabis helps safes lives, reduces our footprint on other natural resources and strengthens the economy by creating jobs and security. What else needs to be said? Employment – Weedfacts The passage of medical and adult-use cannabis laws gives rise to an entirely new industry that creates jobs in occupations as varied as management, cultivation, manufacturing, […]

Green light for SA hemp processor The state's first industrial hemp processing facility is up and running in Bordertown, with hemp oil from Good Country Hemp bound for health food stores and supermarkets within weeks. Source

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Is marijuana accidentally legal in Ohio? Not quite COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) -Two weeks after the State of Ohio legalized hemp, there were worries it might make marijuana crimes much more difficult to enforce. Hemp plants have many similarities with marijuana and have become a lucrative crop with the increasing popularity of CBD oils. Hemp is […]

http://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/is-marijuana-accidentally-legal-in-ohio-not-quite Is marijuana accidentally legal in Ohio? Not quite COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) -Two weeks after the State of Ohio legalized hemp, there were worries it might make marijuana crimes much more difficult to enforce. Hemp plants have many similarities with marijuana and have become a lucrative crop with the increasing popularity of CBD oils. Hemp […]

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https://www.leafly.com/news/science-tech/study-finds-cannabis-dispensaries-reduce-opioid-deaths-21 Study Finds Cannabis Dispensaries Reduce Opioid Deaths by 21% It's not just legalization, say researchers—it's access to legal cannabis dispensaries that helps the most. Source

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No, Ohio did not accidentally legalize marijuana. But a new hemp legalization law is causing problems for prosecutors Ohio's new hemp law will make it more difficult to prosecute marijuana charges. One city has said it won't pursue them at all. Source

Harvest Health & Recreation challenging medical marijuana ownership dispute in Ohio Harvest Health & Recreation is working with Ohio regulators to resolve ownership questions that put three cannabis dispensaries in limbo and the Arizona company's cultivation facility in the state under scrutiny. The issues are in addition Source

Florida Company Introduces Cuban Coffee With CBD, AKA Cafecito con Calma It is sometimes said the only reason crystal meth did not take off in Miami is because of what tourists refer to as "Cuban cocaine": that sweet, nectary shot of espresso that keeps the city running — and triggers occasional episodes of road rage. […]

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It’s our so called leaders like this that are the problem. Talk about spreading predigest. Ohio lawmaker blames Dayton shootings on gay marriage, marijuana, video games Rep. Candice Keller (R-Middletown) began her post by saying “liberals start the blame game” after every mass shooting and “why not place the blame where it belongs?” Source

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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/canna-group-llc-announces-launch-164500279.html Canna Group LLC Announces the Launch of New Payment Solutions for Online and Retail Businesses MINERVA PARK, OH / ACCESSWIRE / July 18, 2019 / The founders of Canna Group LLC, a company that specializes in electronic payment solutions for all high-risk businesses, including CBD and MMJ, recently unveiled a new set of payment […]

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When you hear the word "cannabis," what do you think of? Probably not the scientific study or the healing properties like we do! Many people think that cannabis for medical use is the same quality of cannabis that you would get illegally, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. As doctors, we know that […]

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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/canna-group-llc-launches-payment-124500400.html Canna Group LLC Launches New Payment Solutions for High Risk Merchants Including MMJ and CBD Related Businesses Thanks to the New Payment Options, High Risk Merchants Including Start-Ups Can Accept all Major Credit Cards COLUMBUS, OH / ACCESSWIRE / July 29, 2019 / The founders of Canna Group LLC, a company that … Source

https://www.graymattersradio.org/2019/04/29/gray-matters-radio-episode-32-live-from-710-labs-treating-ogs-like-an-og/ Gray Matters Radio Episode 32: If You Are For Farmers Then You Are For The Cannabis Industry With Special Guest 710 Labs So we were lucky enough to be invited to stop by @710labs to take a tour and to talk with Garret Groce and Derek Arrington about 710's products and how the current […]

https://www.graymattersradio.org/2019/03/18/gray-matters-radio-episode-26-the-big-business-of-legal-marijuana/ Gray Matters Radio Episode 26: The Big Business Of Legal Marijuana I remember in college sitting around with my friends and talking about what it would be like if marijuana were legalized. Most of our visions centered around going to the local mini-mart and buying a pack of Marlboro Green. How far off could […]

Gray Matters Radio Episode 42: Weeding Out The Real Medicinal Marijuana W/ Dr Bridget Williams of Green Harvest Health With medical marijuana laws being passed across the country, we have seen a major public shift in the views of medicinal marijuana and cbd based medicines. But with that shift has also come a lot… Source

Gray Matters Radio Episode 42: Weeding Out The Real Medicinal Marijuana W/ Dr Bridget Williams of Green Harvest Health With medical marijuana laws being passed across the country, we have seen a major public shift in the views of medicinal marijuana and cbd based medicines. But with that shift has also come a lot… Source

http://www.accesswire.com/articlereport.aspx?id=553781&token=2ci6kvyoi2huzchi2bbn Canna Group LLC Launches New Payment Solutions for High Risk Merchants Including MMJ and CBD Related Businesses Source

Hemp and CBD Legalized in Ohio Today! Ohio's hemp and CBD laws have been in conflict with federal law since December of 2018. Gov. Mike DeWine today signed Ohio's first hemp cultivation and CBD reta Source

Contrary to popular belief…marijuana does not cure cancer and it won't help you live to 200. But that is not saying it doesn't really help a lot of people and doesn't have a place in our national healthcare discussion. We were lucky enough to be invited to Green Harvest Health to interview owner Dr. Bridget […]

Gray Matters Radio Episode 42: Weeding Out The Real Medicinal Marijuana W/ Dr Bridget Wilson of Green Harvest Health With medical marijuana laws being passed across the country, we have seen a major public shift in the views of medicinal marijuana and cbd based medicines. But with that shift has also come a lot… Source

https://cannabiswire.com/2019/07/24/cannabis-and-banking-an-unprecedented-senate-hearing/ Cannabis and Banking: An Unprecedented Senate Hearing Both advocates and enemies of the SAFE Banking Act got to make their case. Source

regardless of where you are on the spectrum, pro or con cannabis legalization, give this a listen….. At the very least we hope you support American entrepreneurship https://www.graymattersradio.org/2019/03/18/gray-matters-radio-episode-26-the-big-business-of-legal-marijuana/ Gray Matters Radio Episode 26: The Big Business Of Legal Marijuana I remember in college sitting around with my friends and talking about what it would be […]

https://www.ohiocannabis.com/what-illinois-cannabis-legalization-means-for-ohio/?fbclid=IwAR0CgZqelxBUhxlK8GUkwdvzbsFBrIUDH81ZQWrQhJbtPrkkznH5bicvSI0 What Illinois Cannabis Legalization Means For Ohio | OhioCannabis.com Welcome to the latest installment of our ongoing series, The Second Coming of Cannabis. Every week we’ve been taking a closer look at cannabis’ past, present, and future. With Illinois becoming the newest state to end marijuana prohibition, we thought it would be interesting to […]

Colorado to allow doctors to prescribe marijuana in place of opioids A new law in Colorado will let doctors prescribe marijuana instead of opioids. Gov. Jared Polis signed the legislation this past week. Source

https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Kamala-Harris-would-decriminalize-marijuana-14115017.php Kamala Harris legislation would decriminalize marijuana nationally, clear convictions Harris and a House committee chairman are teaming up on a bill that is intended to correct decades of disproportionate impacts on communities of color from marijuana enforcement. Source

8 Ways to Counteract a Too-Intense Cannabis High There are ways to help come back down when you feel too high, overwhelmed, or uncomfortable from excessive cannabis consumption. Here are eight suggestions. Source

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Columbus City Council voting on future of North Market, changes to marijuana penalties Columbus City Council has two major votes set for Monday night on the future of a $192 million North Market update and changes to the city's marijuana penalties. Council members are expected to discuss the approval of renovations and large additions to […]

Growing marijuana under the Michigan sun in a smart building A 200,000-square-foot hybrid greenhouse is under construction in Marshall. Source

Ohio General Assembly passes bill to legalize hemp and CBD products The Ohio General Assembly sent to Gov. Mike DeWine Senate Bill 57, which decriminalizes industrial hemp and CBD products. Critics say the bill has too many restrictions. Source

Illinois Set To Expunge Up To 770,000 Marijuana Convictions Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed a bill this week set to legalize cannabis use in the state. Source

Baby Boomers Are Consuming Pot at Ten Times the Rate of Past Senior Generations A new study from the University of Colorado found that Baby Boomers are finding immense benefits from increased cannabis consumption, despite issues with access and stigmatization. Source

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Columbus City Council proposes reducing marijuana penalties Columbus City Council is considering legislation reducing penalties for possessing marijuana. Source

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Utah delays awarding medicinal marijuana cultivation licenses Prospective medical marijuana growers in Utah face a longer-than-expected wait because a state agency postponed the decision to award licenses. State regulators announced they delayed until the end of July the announcement of who will grow Source

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Hawaii becomes 26th state to decriminalize marijuana Hawaii has become the 26th state in the nation to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Under the new legislation, which effectively became law on Tuesday, tokers with even a … Source

Cargo ship owned by JPMorgan Chase seized by US with 20 tons of cocaine US authorities in Philadelphia seized a cargo vessel in June with nearly 20 tons of cocaine on board. The ship, as it turns out, is owned by a fund run by banking giant JPMorgan Chase. Source

Green Growth to acquire marijuana group Moxie in $310 million deal Green Growth Brands, a cannabis company based in Ohio, agreed to pay $310 million in stock for multistate operator Moxie. Moxie is based in Long Beach, California, but sells both recreational and medical cannabis products from Source

KushCo reports higher Q3 revenue, wider losses KushCo Holdings, a California-based provider of ancillary products and services for the cannabis industry, on Tuesday reported revenues of $41.5 million for its fiscal third quarter, a 221.5% jump from $12.9 million in the same period a year ago. Source

Give this a listen regardless of your stance on Cannabis! https://www.graymattersradio.org/2019/03/18/gray-matters-radio-episode-26-the-big-business-of-legal-marijuana/ Gray Matters Radio Episode 26: The Big Business Of Legal Marijuana I remember in college sitting around with my friends and talking about what it would be like if marijuana were legalized. Most of our visions centered around going to the local mini-mart and […]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeadams/2019/07/07/fda-says-beware-of-cbd-for-these-reasons/#3a28ec25300d Marijuana or Hemp: FDA Says Beware Of CBD For These Reasons​ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants the American public to know that cannabidiol (CBD), the non-intoxicating component of the cannabis sativa plant, might not be as safe and effective in the grand scheme of their overall health and wellness as they […]

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https://hightimes.com/news/congressional-subcommittee-schedules-hearing-federal-marijuana-law-reform/ Congressional Subcommittee Schedules Hearing for Federal Marijuana Law Reform The hearing has been dubbed “Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform”. Source

Recreational marijuana legalization tied to decline in teens using pot, study says Marijuana use among young people in the United States overall has climbed in recent years, but a new paper suggests that in states where recreational marijuana has been legalized, marijuana use among youth may actually be falling. Source

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As states move to legalize pot, schools offer a master’s degree in marijuana The U.S. marijuana workforce is projected to increase anywhere from 45,000 to 55,000 workers in 2019. With numbers growing, the need for educated workers also increases. Source

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https://mjbizdaily.com/michigan-issues-emergency-marijuana-business-regulations/ Michigan issues emergency marijuana rules for industry expansion Cannabis business opportunities could expand in Michigan after regulators released new wide-ranging emergency regulations Wednesday. For example, recreational marijuana businesses won't face the capital requirements that medical cannabis businesses do. An MMJ business needs at least $200,000-$500,00… Source

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https://www.marijuanamoment.net/congress-schedules-hearing-to-discuss-ending-marijuana-prohibition/ Congress Schedules Hearing To Discuss Ending Marijuana Prohibition | Marijuana Moment A major congressional subcommittee will hold a hearing on marijuana policy next week, Marijuana Moment has learned. Though few details about the meeting are currently available, the House Judiciary Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee is expected to discuss various legislative proposa… Source

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https://trib.al/EKzO8jj Michigan issues emergency recreational marijuana rules The rules allow for home delivery, smoking lounges and consumption at festivals. Source

https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/kansas-farmers-begin-planting-hemp Kansas farmers begin planting hemp It's a new era for Kansas farmers, as hemp is being planted for the first time in decades. Source

Legal marijuana could help offset opioid epidemic States with medical marijuana had 2.21 million fewer daily doses of opioids prescribed per year. Source

Illinois Set To Expunge Up To 770,000 Marijuana Convictions Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed a bill this week set to legalize cannabis use in the state. Source

Marijuana Business This Week: Cannabis oil in Georgia, early MMJ access in MA, finalizing hemp regs in Alaska & more Here are some notable stories and events in the cannabis industry to watch for in the coming days: STRIKING OIL: A Georgia law making it legal to produce and distribute cannabis oils with a THC […]

Survey finds 22% of consumers replace OTC, prescription drugs with CBD Since passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD has risen to the forefront of American consciousness as an alternative health and wellness supplement, and research finds that a growing number of consumers are using it Source

https://www.cannabistech.com/articles/the-amazing-world-of-hemp-solution-to-our-worlds-massive-plastic-problem/?fbclid=IwAR3taSE6waBKTk_xywzrOnsVE2Wtxl_UjLa6gs9nz_r3kgA1NH8e2X4T1pI The Amazing World of Hemp: The Solution to Our World’s Massive Plastic Problem From building materials and clothing to environmental God-send, in our final article in a three-part series on hemp, we explore the potential of hemp-based bioplastics. Source

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https://merryjane.com/news/oregon-is-now-the-first-state-that-can-export-weed Oregon Is Now the First State That Can Export Weed The bill, which permits licensed cannabis companies to ship marijuana products across state lines, could be one of the final nails in prohibition’s coffin. But there are still more hurdles to clear. Source

https://mjbizdaily.com/in-historic-vote-us-house-protects-state-legal-cannabis-programs/ U.S. House votes to protect state-legal cannabis programs In a landmark move Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives soundly approved by a 267-165 vote a bipartisan amendment that would protect state-legal cannabis programs from interference by the U.S. Department of Justice. The amendment to Source

In historic vote, US House protects state-legal cannabis programs In a landmark move Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives soundly approved by a 267-165 vote a bipartisan amendment that would protect state-legal cannabis programs from interference by the U.S. Department of Justice. The amendment to Source

Very proud to have been chosen to speak at this great event, show support for my industry and help create positive change in our great state! So many great people and great organizations fighting to give Ohioans the right to clean, natural medicine! Check out the groups below and show your support of Medical Cannabis […]

Fentanyl Maker Donates Big to Campaign Opposing Pot Legalization Pro-legalization campaign says 'we are truly shocked.' Source

Please support this great organization! Home – Compassionate Alternatives welcome everyone! Compassionate Alternatives is a nonprofit organization founded in Columbus, Ohio in 2018 to help serve patients in this new medical cannabis market. But our mission knows no geographic boundaries, and we exist to support patients in communities everywhere. We are a young organizati… Source

Could the New ‘420 Bill’ Completely Revolutionize Marijuana for All? We take a look at the 420 Bill, the new piece of legislation that could take us a step closer to fully legalized cannabis. Source

https://hightimes.com/news/420-bill-federally-legalize-marijuana-has-officially-been-introduced/ The ‘420 Bill’ to Federally Legalize Marijuana Has Officially Been Introduced It's a companion measure to H.R. 420, which was introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Earl Blumenauer last month. Source

If you support farmers and American business….you should support Hemp and Cannabis https://www.graymattersradio.org/2019/04/29/gray-matters-radio-episode-32-live-from-710-labs-treating-ogs-like-an-og/0 Gray Matters Radio Episode 32: If You Are For Farmers Then You Are For The Cannabis Industry With Special Guest 710 Labs So we were lucky enough to be invited to stop by @710labs to take a tour and to talk with […]

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/43jnk9/how-hippies-turned-a-college-town-into-the-dope-capital-of-the-midwest?utm_campaign=sharebutton The Forgotten Story of the Stoners Who Took Over a Sleepy College Town How a band of left-wing activists turned Ann Arbor into 'the dope capital of the Midwest.' Source

World Health Organization Admits They Were Wrong About Marijuana The World Health Organization's data clerks are about to put in some overtime. The World Health Organization is looking to make up for lost time, as far as Mary Jane is concerned. And while that majority of buddha-lovers are probably in unison when they 'WHO CARES!,' […]

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Morgan Freeman On Marijuana: “I’ll Eat It, Drink It, Smoke It, Snort It!” The Oscar-winning legend credits cannabis with reducing his fibromyalgia pain and wants to see it legalized across the board. It’s impossible to hear Morgan Freeman’s voice and not be seduced into a trance-like state… Source

Hello all: If you support our right to choose medical cannabis over the pharmaceutical poison shoved down our throats… Come and show your support and help us lobby and create awareness and change the Ohio landscape so people can get the medicine of their choice and find real relief from their ailments! Source

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The FDA Finally Approved a Marijuana Trial for Vets With PTSD It only took seven years. Source

California prisoners can legally possess marijuana, appeals court rules California inmates are now free to possess marijuana without fear of legal consequences by the state, thanks to a new appeals court ruling. But there are caveats. Source

OhioCannabis.com Presents: GrowOhio Tier I Cultivation Facility Tour Johnny was invited to GrowOhio for a special behind-the-scenes tour of their Tier I Cultivation & Processing facility in Zainesville, Ohio. You'll see a walk… Source

Five Years Later, Marijuana Tax Revenue Surpasses $1 Billion In Colorado Marijuana revenue in Colorado has surpassed $1 billion since it sales started five years ago. Source

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Massachusetts recreational marijuana sales approach $140 million After six full months of operations, Massachusetts adult-use marijuana sales continue to rise, with aggregate sales approaching $140 million through the last week in May. The market enjoyed a solid launch the week of Thanksgiving 2018, and Source

#miketyson we love what you’re doing, keep up the great work Inside Mike Tyson’s pot empire and plans for a 420-acre weed resort Boxing champ Mike Tyson, 52, has created a weed empire called Tyson Holistic, created in 2016, where he sells premium strains of cannabis and is developing a Tyson Ranch near Desert Hot […]

Nevada Bans Employment Discrimination Against Cannabis Consumers Along with banning job pre-screening for tokers, the governor also signed a separate bill that prevents authorities from taking kids away from parents who are medical marijuana patients. Source

Arizona may be on verge of requiring medical cannabis testing Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has until Saturday to decide whether to sign legislation that would require medical marijuana and derivative products to be tested by an independent lab for pesticides, fungus, heavy metals and other Source

Illinois makes history, New Jersey expands medical cannabis, the FDA mulls CBD in food & more Illinois legalizes adult-use cannabis, New Jersey maps a major expansion of its medical marijuana program, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration holds a landmark hearing – plus other important news from around the industry. Illinois marks Source

Auction of licensed California cannabis business brings in $8.25 million The business assets of The Guild San Jose, a California-based, vertically integrated cannabis business, were sold at auction Friday in an apparent first for a marijuana business in the world's largest MJ market. The winning bid, Source

Illinois marijuana legalization could spur other states to do same Illinois, the nation's first state to legalize commercial recreational marijuana through its Legislature, may spark similar legalization efforts elsewhere in the country – and could serve as a blueprint for others, according to industry executives. That Source