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Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Thousands of Americans will soon gather to celebrate April 20 – or “4/20” – the most…
Stein Backs Marijuana Legalization; Duke Seeks Rate Hike
North Carolina's elections board has approved new rules related to noncitizen voters following a heated public debate and thousands of comments. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Stein is calling for the legalization of recreational marijuana after a new…
Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support
Thousands of Americans will soon gather to celebrate April 20 – or “4/20” – the most important day of the year for cannabis enthusiasts. But this year, a cloud of uncertainty will hang over these celebrations. After…
St. Charles smoke shops are selling hemp that is actually marijuana, suit says
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Thousands of marijuana plants seized from 3 Hayward locations
HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) — A state cannabis task force seized thousands of marijuana plants from three locations in Hayward and detained 24 people for questioning on Thursday. The cannabis enforcement operation was led by California Department…
3 suspected illegal cannabis operations busted in Alameda County, 20,000 marijuana plants seized
HAYWARD, Calif. (KGO) -- State authorities seized more than 20,000 plants and detained two dozen people Thursday following a series of raids on illegal cannabis operations in Hayward. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife led the…
Can marijuana help reverse brain damage in Alzheimer's Disease?
Scientists are exploring a new and unexpected approach to treating Alzheimer's disease, and it involves a compound found in the cannabis plant. Early research suggests this compound could help protect the brain and improve memory. Alzheimer's…
Cannabis overhaul introduced in Colorado Senate
Colorado lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a measure that, if approved, would place a ballot initiative before voters this fall that contains changes backers say would improve consumer safety and overhauls how the…
Where Will Green Thumb Industries Stock Be in 5 Years?
Over the past five years, Green Thumb Industries (GTBIF +0.53%) has lost significant market value, with its shares dropping over 70%. Like most of its peers, it has faced a range of challenges, including the sector's tough-to-navigate regulatory…
The surprising ways cannabis may affect the aging brain
Marijuana use seems to be more popular (or at least more openly talked about) than ever. Regardless of whether you're on the gummy bandwagon, you might wonder how it really affects your brain after the buzz wears off. About 15.4 percent of…
As restructuring looms, cannabis agency implements cultivation license freeze
Under pressure to act before they could lose their jobs at the stroke of the governor's pen, cannabis regulators voted to freeze the issuance of cultivation licenses to address plunging marijuana prices that have squeezed businesses. The temporary…
Drinking dries up amid tough US economy
Alcohol consumption might be in decline due to a cocktail of reasons, so to speak. There are affordability issues keeping people from splurging at their favorite bars, particularly as the economy slackens in President Donald Trump's second term…
Beauty queen funded luxury lifestyle of yacht parties 'with drug trafficking
A BRAZILIAN beauty queen who flaunted her lavish lifestyle of yacht parties, Tomorrowland and luxury cars to social media has been busted in a massive police sting. The 36-year-old social media influencer from Sao Paulohad ironically posted just…
NC cannabis council pushes legalization, signaling potential shake-up for dispensaries
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A state advisory group is laying the groundwork for what could be a major shift in North Carolina's cannabis laws, recommending lawmakers legalize marijuana for adult use and create a regulated market. The North Carolina…
OPINION: Texas THC ban hurts small businesses, ignores larger drug issues
State Rep. James Talarico recently likened Texas' THC ban to Prohibition: “This bill is not gonna stop Texans from smoking … instead of getting it safely from a local small business, they'll now get it from the black market. From the…
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