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The Fight Continues for Medical Marijuana Access in Mississippi

NORML

Despite numerous setbacks and the Governor’s threat to veto, Mississippi Senators have confidently advanced the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, which would legalize medical marijuana in the Magnolia State. The bill is now awaits consideration in the House. The post The Fight Continues for Medical Marijuana Access in Mississippi appeared first on NORML.

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Anti-Viral Hype Goes Viral

Project CBD

We ask a cannabinoid scientist if cannabis can prevent COVID -19.

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Canada might be home to the world’s first airport dispensary

Leafly

These two men are trying to open Canada's first cannabis retail store in an airport. Is this the beginning of a new kind of "mile high" club? The post Canada might be home to the world’s first airport dispensary appeared first on Leafly.

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ASA's 2021 Year in Review

Americans for Safe Access

Check out ASA's annual recap of the important developments and events of the past year in the January issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter. ASA's 2021 Year in Review includes federal and state news and links to ASA campaigns, resources and member benefits. You'll also find new PFC training courses, certifications, and a free guide for cannabis businesses. .

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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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We Need You to Help Pass the MORE Act

NORML

We have a chance to push a major marijuana legalization bill through the House of Representatives, but time is quickly running out. The post We Need You to Help Pass the MORE Act appeared first on NORML.

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What are the potential risks of microdosing psychedelics?

Leafly

Microdosing psychedelics has become a popular wellness trend, but is it really that beneficial? Learn more on the science of how much you take and how often you take psychedelics. The post What are the potential risks of microdosing psychedelics? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis And Inflammation — What’s The Connection?

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis And Inflammation — What’s The Connection? Cannabis works wonders for chronic inflammation, but we are just now understanding why. The post Cannabis And Inflammation — What’s The Connection? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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1/21/22 – State Policy Update

NORML

Here is NORML’s weekly update on pending state legislation with helpful links to action alerts. The post 1/21/22 – State Policy Update appeared first on NORML.

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NM cannabis regulators temporarily increase production limits in an attempt to avoid shortages

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

With a little more than two months before recreational-use cannabis sales are expected to start, the New Mexico Cannabis Control Division issued an emergency rule change that doubles plant limits for cultivators. The emergency rule change, which went into effect last Thursday, increases the maximum amount of mature cannabis plants for producers from 10,000 to 20,000.

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6 TikTokers to watch while stoned

Leafly

Searching for 420 friendly TikToks to watch while you pass the time? Check out this list of cannabis Tiktokers to watch while stoned. The post 6 TikTokers to watch while stoned appeared first on Leafly.

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How to make canna syrup

The Cannigma

Yield: 2 – 3 cups of canna syrup Cook time: 30 minutes, not including decarboxylation. Go straight to recipe. Canna syrup may not be the first food that comes to mind when you think of edibles, but once you try this simple syrup, you’ll keep coming back for more! With four ingredients and a short cook time, this syrup is easy to make and keeps well for up to three months in your fridge.

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How Mom’s Are Breaking Stigma Around Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

While research and social stigma around cannabis are changing rapidly, a surprising force behind the shift is women and moms. Social media is full of the “wine mom” trope and memes about “wine o’clock” and such, but the reality is many are swapping wine for a joint or gummy to wind down and get some […]. The post How Mom’s Are Breaking Stigma Around Cannabis appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Supreme Court of New Hampshire Weighs in On Reasonable Accommodations for Medical Marijuana Users

The Blunt Truth

On January 14, 2022, the Supreme Court of New Hampshire reversed a trial court decision that dismissed a former employee’s complaint alleging his employer failed to consider whether it could reasonably accommodate his use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. New Hampshire joins a growing number of other jurisdictions that have found an employer might have to consider medical marijuana use as a reasonable accommodation.

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28 grams of game from Berner’s inspiring rise to the top

Leafly

Quick hits of wisdom from the Cookies CEO’s incredible come-up. The post 28 grams of game from Berner’s inspiring rise to the top appeared first on Leafly.

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Study finds cannabis compounds can prevent COVID-19: but what does this really mean for weed users?

The Cannigma

It’s not often that cannabis takes mainstream news by storm, but a recent study about cannabis compounds and COVID-19 did just that. In case you missed it: a study published by the Journal of Natural Products on January 10 suggested that certain cannabinoids can bind with coronavirus, preventing them from entering healthy cells, and reducing viral infection.

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Scientists Publish Record Number of Cannabis Studies

CannaMD

Ironically – while critics of medical marijuana still cite a “lack of research” as their main argument for opposition – research into cannabis and its medical utility has soared to record heights during the course of this past year. Just how many studies have been published on medical marijuana? The total may surprise you! Counting […].

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Study Finds Cannabis Compounds Effective in Preventing COVID-19

Veriheal

A team of University of Oregon-affiliated researchers has uncovered an unlikely tool in the fight against COVID-19. Their study, published in the Journal of Nature Products on Jan. 10 , found that cannabis compounds can prevent the COVID-19 virus from penetrating healthy human cells. Specifically, the team identified the cannabinoid acids cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) as the compounds that could effectively combat the virus.

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Leafly Buzz: 10 trending cannabis cultivars of ’22

Leafly

Meet 2022 ‘ready for it all, and hella stoned to the bone.’. The post Leafly Buzz: 10 trending cannabis cultivars of ’22 appeared first on Leafly.

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Could CBD Help Patients With Alzheimer’s?

Cannabis Life Network

Alzheimer’s disease, commonly known as (AD), is an age-related neurodegenerative disorder. It’s the most common cause of dementia, a term for memory loss. People with AD are roughly around the age of 65 and according to recent data, increase every five to six years. Although there isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s, medical experts are continuing to […].

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South Dakota’s Gov. Kristi Noem Wants Cannabis Legalization Activists To Pay Legal Fees

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. The governor of South Dakota wants marijuana activists behind a 2020 legalization initiative that her administration overturned with a court challenge to pay the legal fees, rather than have taxpayers foot the bill for her fight to invalidate the voter-approved measure. After South Dakota voters passed the ballot proposal to legalize cannabis for adult use in the state, Gov.

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Corruption in the Legal Cannabis Industry: Temptation Facilitated by Greed and Cannabis Cultivation

Veriheal

A former Massachusetts Mayor, Jasiel Correia, was recently sentenced to six years in federal prison. In May 2021, he was found guilty of extorting cannabis companies and swindling investors via an app called SnoOwl, which some might say was essentially a copy of other more popular apps. Correia took bribes in the form of cash contributions, campaign contributions, and even in the form of mortgage discharges.

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This is why Senate candidate Gary Chambers lit a blunt and went viral

Leafly

The candidate for Louisiana Senate is bringing all the smoke to the 2022 elections. The post This is why Senate candidate Gary Chambers lit a blunt and went viral appeared first on Leafly.

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Guide to CBG Benefits

Healer

Your Guide to the Health Benefits of CBG. Cannabigerol (CBG) is one of the 100+ cannabinoids found in cannabis and hemp plants. The most well-known cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), but there’s growing interest in the potential benefits of CBG, which has only recently become available in significant potencies. While a quick internet search reveals a plethora of information, it’s important to keep in mind that much you read about CBG is based on cell and animal st

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Institute for Justice – “Kansas and California Cops Used Civil Forfeiture to Stage Armored Car Heists, Stealing Money Earned by Licensed Marijuana Businesses”

Cannabis Law Report

The Institute for Justice argues that the seizures violated state law, federal law, and the U.S. Constitution. Reports Reason. Here’s the introduction to the must-read Reason story. As a new federal lawsuit shows, that danger is not limited to garden-variety criminals. It includes cops who use federal civil forfeiture laws to steal money earned by state-legal marijuana businesses.

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New Research Confirms How Cannabis Gets Its Skunky Smell

Veriheal

Each cannabis strain has its own aroma, some being more distinctive than others. All, however, share a “skunky” scent that has become widely associated with cannabis by users and non-users alike. But where exactly does this smell come from—and are skunkier-smelling strains better? A study published in November 2021 in the peer-reviewed journal ACS Omega holds many of the answers.

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3CHI is off to the races sponsoring Tyler Reddick in the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series

Leafly

Find out about the recently announced partnership between 3CHI and Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. The post 3CHI is off to the races sponsoring Tyler Reddick in the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series appeared first on Leafly.

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How Does Cannabis Help Glaucoma?

Leafwell

Readers of a certain age will remember that when the medical marijuana legalization movement was beginning to gather momentum, Americans suffering from glaucoma were often cited as people who could benefit from legal medical cannabis. It was the prominent condition that reformers sought to build upon in the quest to convince lawmakers and the public that cannabis was not as dangerous as the.

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Burns & Levinson Expands National Cannabis Business Law Practice With Two Lateral Hires

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s their press release. Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Burns & Levinson announced today that Max Borg has joined the firm as a partner and Douglas Ginn has joined as an associate in its fast-growing, nationally-known Cannabis Business & Law Advisory Group. Borg joins the firm from Feuerstein Kulick LLP in New York City , where he represented investment funds, broker dealers, entrepreneurs, and business operators in the emerging legal cannabis industry in the U.S. an

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Michigan Cannabis Industry Must Be Prepared for Environmental, Health, and Safety Compliance Inspections from EGLE and MIOSHA

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

Co-Authored with Jerry Hincka. As the Michigan cannabis industry continues to grow and mature, medical and adult-use licensees would be well served to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations. We’ve previously written about the importance for cannabis businesses to be mindful of EHS regulations and the issue of environmental sustainability in the cannabis industry.

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Will Cannabis Breathalyzers Really Work? Probably Not. Here’s Why:

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis breathalyzers are being made right now, but will they really work? Probably not, but let’s take a look at them. Cannabis breathalyzers work much like their alcohol counterparts. Hound Labs, one of the companies trying to commercialize this new tech, is developing a simple-to-use breathalyzer device. A person blows into a small tube, and […].