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Senate Committee Approves Measure To End Consideration of Past Cannabis Use for Federal Jobs and Security Clearances

NORML

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 9-5 to approve legislation which will… The post Senate Committee Approves Measure To End Consideration of Past Cannabis Use for Federal Jobs and Security Clearances appeared first on NORML.

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WEBINAR: Cannabis Product Recalls: What They Mean for the Health of Patients & Cannabis Programs

Americans for Safe Access

Join Americans for Safe Access (ASA) for a Roundtable discussion on cannabis product recalls with key stakeholders to discuss the basics of recalls, how they work, what they mean for patients and consumer health, and why they signal a functioning cannabis regulatory system.

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Governor Newsom, Don’t Throw the Baby’s Medicine Out with the Bathwater!

Americans for Safe Access

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) fully supports the regulation of cannabinoid products as part of our mission to ensure safe access for patients, and we want you to be successful in your efforts to do so in California. We have consistently called for federal oversight of these products and supported the spirit of AB 2223 but requested a minor yet crucial amendment to address a major issue affecting some of California’s most vulnerable residents.

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Illinois Supreme Court rules cannabis aroma alone is insufficient probable cause to search a vehicle

Illinois News Joint

Minutes ago, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled cannabis aroma alone is insufficient probable cause to search a vehicle. The decision stems from two consolidated cases, People v. Redmond and People v. Molina, in which law enforcement used the smell of cannabis as probable cause to search the individual’s vehicle. Once cannabis was found, both individuals were charged with not storing the found cannabis in an odor-proof container.

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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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Star signs and cannabis strains: September 2024 horoscopes

Leafly

Anyone else ready for autumnal weather, star gazers? It's nearly cannabis harvest season, and the moon and planets are working overtime to bring us new cosmic opportunities. So we bring you 12 new strains for each sign to make the most of September. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: September 2024 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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Study: Sustained Use of Medical Cannabis Is Not Associated With Changes in Either Brain Morphology or Cognitive Performance

NORML

"Our results suggest that adults who use cannabis. experience few significant long-term neural associations in these areas of cognition." The post Study: Sustained Use of Medical Cannabis Is Not Associated With Changes in Either Brain Morphology or Cognitive Performance appeared first on NORML.

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Amid Recent Cannabis Recalls, Americans for Safe Access Release Consumer Safety Guide

Americans for Safe Access

For Immediate Release: September 5, 2024 AMID RECENT CANNABIS RECALLS, AMERICANS FOR SAFE ACCESS RELEASES CRITICAL REPORT: "What’s in Your Cannabis? A Patient & Consumer Guide to Navigating Cannabis Safety" Washington, D.C. – Following a concerning series of cannabis recalls due to contamination, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) announced the release of a crucial new resource today: " What’s in Your Cannabis?

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Illinois continues strong cannabis sales for July and August

Illinois News Joint

After not announcing the monthly totals for July, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced today recreational cannabis sales totals for July and August 2024. For the fifth-straight month, Illinois’ sales totaled at least $141 million. July totals reached $143,344,184.07, and August sales totaled reached $147,391,733.03, the third-highest monthly totals since legalization (January 2000).

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Emerald Cup 2024 winners and where to find them

Leafly

Here's where to shop the winners of California's venerable cannabis contest The Emerald Cup concluded Aug. 17-18 in Oakland.

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U.S Cannabis Use on the Rise But Teen Usage Declines

Medical Marijuana Pages

U.S Cannabis Use on the Rise But Teen Usage Declines. Cannabis consumption is becoming increasingly popular across the United States, with more adults using it for both recreational and medicinal purposes. This surge in use follows the wave of legalization across numerous states, making cannabis more accessible. Interestingly, while adult.

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Newly Uncovered Nixon Audio: Marijuana Isn’t “Particularly Dangerous,” Penalties Should Be Reevaluated

NORML

"These audio recordings reinforce the fact that the federal government's decision to strictly criminalize marijuana was primarily a political one," NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. The post Newly Uncovered Nixon Audio: Marijuana Isn’t “Particularly Dangerous,” Penalties Should Be Reevaluated appeared first on NORML.

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Review: Guava Bars by Galaxy Labs

Illinois News Joint

Galaxy Labs has been continuously adding strains to the brand’s profile since it came to market. Recently, at the Illinois Craft Showcase, the label had more than five new strains fresh out of R&D testing. I picked up one of those new strains, Guava Bars, to review. Guava Bars is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Biscotti and Guava’z #74. This batch of flower tested at 1.51% CBGa, 1.58% Delta 9 THC, 28.83% THCa, and 31.92% total cannabinoids.

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Study shows CBD can increase cannabis’ psychoactive effects

Leafly

Wait, CBD might get you hogher? The post Study shows CBD can increase cannabis’ psychoactive effects appeared first on Leafly.

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Top Questions about Terpenes

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Terpenes are fragile, natural chemical compounds found in many plants and even some animal products. In fact, many of us are already somewhat familiar with terpenes, even if we don’t know it. That’s because terpenes are responsible for the unique aroma and flavor of many different kinds of products. From the lavender in your essential oil diffuser to orange peels and especially cannabis, terpenes are all around us.

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NORML Op-Ed: DEA’s Marijuana Hearing Is a Good Opportunity for Advocates To Make the Case for Rescheduling

NORML

Nearly 40 years ago, advocates made the case to the DEA’s own judge that cannabis did not meet the definition of a Schedule I controlled substance. Their case is exponentially stronger now. The post NORML Op-Ed: DEA’s Marijuana Hearing Is a Good Opportunity for Advocates To Make the Case for Rescheduling appeared first on NORML.

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Medical Marijuana and PTSD

LifeCannMD

#image_title Medical Marijuana and PTSD: Miami’s Top Medical Marijuana Treatment Clinic Medical marijuana has become an increasingly popular treatment option for individuals with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), including those in Miami. In Florida, Medical Marijuana is legal and can be recommended for various conditions, including PTSD, provided the patient meets specific criteria.

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Illinois Craft Showcase set for Saturday

Illinois News Joint

News Joint Events is scheduled to host more than 30 Illinois licensed craft brands, eight dispensaries, and 15 vendors for its inaugural Illinois Craft Showcase. The open-consumption event is set for 12-7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Molly’s Joint in Tilton. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the new brand’s representatives and sample some of the best products in Illinois.

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The Harmful Effects of Overfertilizing Cannabis Plants

MaxQ Cannabis

In the quest for lush, thriving cannabis plants, it’s easy for cultivators—especially those new to the craft—to fall into the trap of thinking that more is better. This belief often leads to overfertilization, a practice that can do more harm than good. While nutrients are essential for cannabis growth, an excess can disrupt the delicate […] The post The Harmful Effects of Overfertilizing Cannabis Plants appeared first on MaxQ Technologies.

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How To Maintain Your Marijuana Greenhouse During Winter

Medical Marijuana Pages

When winter hits, you want to make sure your greenhouse can support your cannabis-growing efforts. Here’s how to maintain the greenhouse during winter.

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Survey: Rising Percentage of Older Adults Are Turning to Cannabis

NORML

"Many older adults struggle with pain, anxiety, restless sleep, and other conditions for which cannabis products often mitigate. Many older adults are also well aware of the litany of serious adverse side-effects associated with available prescription drugs, like opioids or sleep aids, and they perceive medical cannabis to be a practical and potentially safer alternative.

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Navigating the Financial Landscape of the Cannabis Industry: The Harsh Reality

Cannabiz MD

The cannabis industry presents a complex financial landscape for entrepreneurs launching and growing businesses across the spectrum, from the plant-touching operators (cultivators, processors, and dispensaries) to ancillary service providers such as technology platforms, packaging companies, and professional services firms such as CannabizMD.

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Review: Deep Fried Runtz Preroll by TwentyTwenty

Illinois News Joint

I’ve only had the opportunity to sample Nature’s Grace and Wellness’ top-shelf label, Twenty Twenty, once before. Excited to see the brand’s Deep Fried Runtz on Trinity’s menu, I picked up a preroll to review. Deep Fried Runtz is a hybrid cross of Zkittlez and Gelato. This preroll tested at 2.05% THC, 24.29% THCa, and 27.53% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photo The preroll was unique, coming as a straight sided hand rolled tube instead of the much more common cone.

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 Top 12 Wedding Cake strains of all time

Leafly

Leafly experts rank the top 12 Wedding Cake strains of all time, based on popularity, and their impact on breeding and culture.

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How To Help Your Cannabis Plants Grow Indoors

Medical Marijuana Pages

Do you want to start growing your cannabis yourself but are unsure how? This blog can help! Here’s how to help your cannabis plants grow inside.

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Nebraska: Voters to Decide on Medical Cannabis Access Measures

NORML

Statewide polling indicates that between 70 percent and 80 percent of Nebraskans support legalizing medical marijuana access. The post Nebraska: Voters to Decide on Medical Cannabis Access Measures appeared first on NORML.

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More Bad News for Intoxicating Hemp (California, Missouri, New Jersey)

Canna Law Blog

Last week, I wrote a post entitled “ Loper Comes For the DEA. Will it Matter Though? ” In that post, I discussed a brand new federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals case that concluded that hemp derivatives like THC-O are not controlled substances. The hemp community has largely celebrated this as a win, even though as I wrote in that post and back in July , none of this really matters if Congress bans intoxicating hemp products – which looks like it will happen.

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IDFPR adopts amendment for cannabis dispensary licensing process

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently adopted amendments outlining various aspects of the adult use cannabis dispensary licensing process. The new Subparts and Sections to Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, effective Aug. 20, 2024, have undergone numerous changes since the 1st Notice. Changes include: establishment of fees and credentialing procedures for principal officers, agents, and agents-in-charge licensing fees and renewals for dispensing organi

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We’re juiced on Super Boof—September 2024’s Leafly HighLight

Leafly

Black Cherry Punch x Trop Cookies. First thing in the morning. The post We’re juiced on Super Boof—September 2024’s Leafly HighLight appeared first on Leafly.

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Key Information About Joint Pain And Medical Marijuana

The Fresh Toast

Key Information About Joint Pain And Medical Marijuana Whether it is long or short term issues, here is key information about joint pain and medical marijuana. The post Key Information About Joint Pain And Medical Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Study: Sustained Use of Medical Cannabis Is Not Associated with Changes in Either Brian Morphology or Cognitive Performance

NORML

"Our results suggest that adults who use cannabis. experience few significant long-term neural associations in these areas of cognition.” The post Study: Sustained Use of Medical Cannabis Is Not Associated with Changes in Either Brian Morphology or Cognitive Performance appeared first on NORML.

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