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FBI: Marijuana-Related Arrests Comprised Over 40 Percent of All Drug Arrests in More Than a Dozen States in 2023

NORML

“Marijuana-related prosecutions remain the primary driver of drug war enforcement in those states where marijuana-related activities remain criminalized. It is shameful that hundreds of thousands of Americans continue to be arrested annually in these jurisdictions for cannabis-related violations that the majority of voters no longer believe should be a crime.

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Delta 8 vs Delta 9: What’s the Difference?

PrestoDoctor

As cannabis continues to rise in popularity, the conversation often revolves around two key compounds: Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC. Both cannabinoids are derived from the cannabis plant and share similar chemical structures, but their effects on the body and mind can be quite different. Delta 9 THC is the well-known compound responsible for the “high” […] The post Delta 8 vs Delta 9: What’s the Difference?

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Arkansas: Supreme Court Rules Against Medical Marijuana Ballot Measure

NORML

"This is a setback for the growth and improvement of our existing program, but it will not be the last attempt to ease the barriers Arkansas’s medical patients encounter." The post Arkansas: Supreme Court Rules Against Medical Marijuana Ballot Measure appeared first on NORML.

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Review: Cherry Pop Tart by Kaviar

Illinois News Joint

I hear so many strain names that it’s hard for a new one to catch my attention. Kaviar’s Cherry Pop Tart, though, immediately grabbed me by referencing one of my all-time favorite childhood snacks. I recently stopped into Cloud9 Champaign and picked up an eighth of Cherry Pop Tart to review. Cherry Pop Tart is a sativa-leaning hybrid blend of High School Sweetheart and Wedding Crasher, originally bred by Tiki Madman.

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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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Arkansas Supreme Court Blocks Medical Marijuana Ballot Measure

Medical Marijuana Pages

Arkansas Supreme Court Blocks Medical Marijuana Ballot Measure. In a significant ruling, the Arkansas Supreme Court has blocked a medical marijuana ballot measure. That sought to expand patient access to the drug. The decision, announced on October 21, 2024, has sparked widespread debate, leaving advocates for cannabis reform disappointed. And.