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Cannabis Industry Flourishes with 440,000 Full-Time Workers

By / April 24, 2024 /

The cannabis industry in the United States has experienced significant growth over the past year, largely propelled by emerging markets in young Midwestern states. According to recent research conducted by…

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High Stakes: Impact of State Cannabis Policies on Immigration

By / April 24, 2024 /

Research Raises Questions on Immigration Enforcement Shifts After Cannabis Legalization A recent study published in BMC Public Health has brought to light a surprising correlation between the legalization of recreational…

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High Stakes: Police Confiscate $8M Worth of Cannabis Plants in Niagara Falls

By / April 24, 2024 /

Massive Cannabis Bust in Niagara Falls: Police Seize Plants Valued at $8 Million The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team initiated a high-profile operation following reports…

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Federal Charges Filed: Maine Weed Grower Faces Legal Action After Multi-State Probe

By / April 24, 2024 /

Maine Man Arrested for Alleged Illegal Cannabis Cultivation Amidst Federal Investigation A Maine man finds himself in legal jeopardy after his arrest last week on federal charges of operating an…

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Sunburn Cannabis Expands Sunshine State Presence with Tampa Debut

By / April 24, 2024 /

Sunburn Cannabis Expands Footprint with Opening of Tampa Dispensary Sunburn Cannabis, a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator in Florida, has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its first…

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The Fake Delivery Dilemma: Inside the Bust of a Cannabis Operation Hiding in Plain Sight

By / April 24, 2024 /

Fake Amazon Van Leads to OBN’s Bust of Illegal Marijuana Grow in Lindsey, Oklahoma In a recent operation that underscores the evolving tactics of criminal organizations, the Oklahoma Bureau of…

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New Jersey Lawmakers and Cannabis Activists Advocate for Home Cultivation Legalization Despite Current Felony Status

By / April 24, 2024 /

Legalization but No Home Grow: A Legislative Stalemate In a state where cannabis is now legally available through dispensaries, the ability to cultivate cannabis at home remains prohibited. This discrepancy…

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Georgia’s Hemp Regulation Bill: What’s Next for CBD and Delta-8 THC?

By / April 24, 2024 /

A bill awaiting Governor Brian Kemp’s signature in Georgia seeks to regulate hemp products, filling a void in consumer protection. Sponsored by Sen. Sam Watson, the legislation aims to subject…

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Arizona Church Granted Federal Settlement to Use Ayahuasca in Religious Rites

By / April 24, 2024 /

Landmark Settlement for Religious Freedom A recent settlement between a nonprofit organization in Arizona and the federal government marks a significant victory for spiritual freedom. The Church of the Eagle…

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D.A.R.E. Official Shares Personal Experience: Medical Cannabis Eases Cancer Pain

By / April 24, 2024 /

Navigating Drug Education in a New Era The anti-drug group D.A.R.E.’s 2022 officer of the year asserts in a new online documentary that “alcohol is a gateway drug”—though he occasionally…

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New Research Challenges Notion of Increased Youth Cannabis Use with Adult Legalization

By / April 24, 2024 /

Examining the Relationship Between Marijuana Legalization and Youth Use Authors of a new research letter published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on Wednesday shed light on…

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Schumer Commits to Bipartisan Effort for Cannabis Banking Bill

By / April 24, 2024 /

Senate Majority Leader’s Marijuana Banking Push Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has once again included a bipartisan marijuana banking bill in a list of legislative priorities he hopes to…

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