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Cannabis Dispensary Relieved as University Drops Legal Battle

Cannabis Dispensary Relieved as University Drops Legal Battle

By / August 6, 2024 /

Private University Drops Lawsuit Against Cannabis Dispensary In a significant turn of events, a private Jesuit university has decided to drop its lawsuit aimed at preventing the establishment of a…

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Growlink Secures $2M Seed Funding Led by Casa Verde

Growlink Secures $2M Seed Funding Led by Casa Verde

By / August 6, 2024 /

Casa Verde Capital Leads $2 Million Seed Funding for Growlink Casa Verde Capital, a Los Angeles-based investment firm co-founded by entertainer Snoop Dogg and media entrepreneur Ted Chung, has led…

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MDMA Therapy for PTSD Encouraging, But Not Yet Ready: Study

MDMA Therapy for PTSD Encouraging, But Not Yet Ready: Study

By / August 6, 2024 /

New Review Highlights Efficacy and Safety of MDMA Therapy for PTSD, Calls for More Research A new scientific review has found promising results for the use of MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT)…

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Minnesota Cannabis Law Conflicts: Social Equity Hurdles Amid Expungement Efforts

Minnesota Lawmakers Review Cannabis Expungement Provisions

By / August 6, 2024 /

Minnesota Cannabis Law Conflicts: Social Equity Hurdles Amid Expungement Efforts Supporters of Minnesota’s legislation to legalize recreational cannabis are facing an unexpected dilemma. While the goal was to provide opportunities…

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USDA and USTR Add Hemp Executive to Trade Committee

USDA and USTR Add Hemp Executive to Trade Committee

By / August 6, 2024 /

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) have appointed Dylan Summers, VP of Government Affairs at Lazarus Naturals, to their Agricultural Technical…

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80 Bipartisan Lawmakers Push for MDMA-Assisted Therapy Approval

Bipartisan Push: 80 Lawmakers Urge FDA to Approve MDMA Therapy

By / August 6, 2024 /

80 Bipartisan Lawmakers Push for MDMA-Assisted Therapy Approval A bipartisan coalition of 80 congressional lawmakers is urging the federal government to seriously consider the approval of MDMA-assisted therapy as a…

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States Explore Medical Cannabis for Female Orgasm Disorder

States Explore Medical Cannabis for Female Orgasm Disorder

By / August 6, 2024 /

States Explore Adding Female Orgasm Disorder as Medical Cannabis Condition Advocates are pushing to include Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD) as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis in six additional states:…

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Growing Black-Owned Cannabis Shops: A Pioneer Collaboration

Growing Black-Owned Cannabis Shops: A Pioneer Collaboration

By / August 6, 2024 /

Tahir Johnson and Wanda James Expand Black-Owned Cannabis Retail Tahir Johnson and Wanda James are making waves in the U.S. cannabis industry. Johnson recently opened Simply Pure Trenton, a pioneering…

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Green Thumb Industries Boosts Profit as Store Count Expands

Green Thumb Industries Boosts Profit as Store Count Expands

By / August 6, 2024 /

Green Thumb Industries Reports 54% Q2 Earnings Surge with Expansion of Dispensary Network Green Thumb Industries Inc. (GTI) has reported a remarkable 54% surge in its second-quarter earnings, showcasing the…

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First Recreational Cannabis Sale: Cincinnati Man Camps Overnight

First Recreational Cannabis Sale: Cincinnati Man Camps Overnight

By / August 6, 2024 /

Ohio Sees First Recreational Cannabis Sales After Legalization Ohio marked a historic milestone with the commencement of legal recreational cannabis sales, bringing a new era of regulated cannabis use to…

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New HHS Report Advocates Easier Cannabis Research Process

New HHS Report Advocates Easier Cannabis Research Process

By / August 6, 2024 /

HHS Completes Overdue Report on Cannabis Research Barriers The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has finally completed its long-awaited report on the barriers to cannabis research, six…

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Federal Agencies Warn Cannabis Sellers Amid Pediatric Surge

Federal Agencies Warn Cannabis Sellers Amid Pediatric Surge

By / August 6, 2024 /

Federal Agencies Target Cannabis Products Resembling Popular Snacks Federal agencies have intensified their crackdown on cannabis products that resemble popular snacks, issuing cease-and-desist letters to multiple retailers. These actions highlight…

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