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chron.com - William Garriott - Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support
Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support
Chron

(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…

wbt.com - Steve Anthony - Stein Backs Marijuana Legalization; Duke Seeks Rate Hike
Stein Backs Marijuana Legalization; Duke Seeks Rate Hike
WBT Charlotte's News Talk

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…

theconversation.com - William Garriott - Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support
Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support
The Conversation

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…

stltoday.com - Hannah Wyman | Post-Dispatch - St. Charles smoke shops are selling hemp that is actually marijuana, suit says
St. Charles smoke shops are selling hemp that is actually marijuana, suit says
STLtoday.com

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kron4.com - Amy Larson - Thousands of marijuana plants seized from 3 Hayward locations
Thousands of marijuana plants seized from 3 Hayward locations
KRON4

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…

abc7news.com - J.R. Stone - 3 suspected illegal cannabis operations busted in Alameda County, 20,000 marijuana plants seized
3 suspected illegal cannabis operations busted in Alameda County, 20,000 marijuana plants seized
ABC7 San Francisco

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…

knowridge.com - Knowridge - Can marijuana help reverse brain damage in Alzheimer's Disease?
Can marijuana help reverse brain damage in Alzheimer's Disease?
Knowridge Science Report | Inspiring science news

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…

gazette.com - Chris Osher - Cannabis overhaul introduced in Colorado Senate
Cannabis overhaul introduced in Colorado Senate
The Gazette

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…

fool.com - Prosper Junior Bakiny - Where Will Green Thumb Industries Stock Be in 5 Years?
Where Will Green Thumb Industries Stock Be in 5 Years?
The Motley Fool

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…

washingtonpost.com - Sarah Klein - The surprising ways cannabis may affect the aging brain
The surprising ways cannabis may affect the aging brain
Washington Post

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…

wbjournal.com - Katie Castellani | State House News Service - As restructuring looms, cannabis agency implements cultivation license freeze
As restructuring looms, cannabis agency implements cultivation license freeze
Worcester Business Journal

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…

washingtonexaminer.com - Zach Halaschak - Drinking dries up amid tough US economy
Drinking dries up amid tough US economy
Washington Examiner

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…

the-sun.com - Gemma Scerri - Beauty queen funded luxury lifestyle of yacht parties 'with drug trafficking
Beauty queen funded luxury lifestyle of yacht parties 'with drug trafficking
The US Sun

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…

wcnc.com - Myles Harris - NC cannabis council pushes legalization, signaling potential shake-up for dispensaries
NC cannabis council pushes legalization, signaling potential shake-up for dispensaries
wcnc.com

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…

dallasvoice.com - Kevin - OPINION: Texas THC ban hurts small businesses, ignores larger drug issues
OPINION: Texas THC ban hurts small businesses, ignores larger drug issues
Dallas Voice

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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