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Sunburn Cannabis Opens Cape Coral Retail Location, its 15th in Florida

Sunburn Cannabis, a Florida-based and vertically integrated cannabis operator, has announced the opening of its first dispensary in Cape Coral, the Company’s 15th store in the state. The store is located at 1628 Del Prado Blvd S and regular hours are Monday-Sunday from 9 AM–8:45 PM, according to a press release. Sunburn Cannabis is inspired by Florida’s rich history …

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Kentucky Awards First 36 Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses Through State Lottery

Kentucky has issued its initial 36 medical marijuana dispensary licenses through a lottery conducted Monday at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. The recipients, selected from specific regions, were chosen from a pool of 4,075 applicants, according to Sam Flynn, executive director of the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis. “This marks another significant step in …

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America’s Best Marijuana Strains of 2024 According to Budtenders

Just in time for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, the top marijuana strains and flower brands of 2024, according to budtenders, have been unveiled by Leafly. This fall, more than 900 budtenders from across the country cast their votes to identify the best cannabis strains and brands in their states. The final results highlight winners …

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Survey: 70% of Indiana Voters Support Marijuana Legalization, Including Majority of Republicans

A new survey reveals that approximately 70% of Indiana voters support legalizing marijuana for adults 21 and older. The survey, conducted by Causeway Solutions, asked registered voters in the state two key questions: whether they favor legalizing marijuana for adults and how a state legislator’s support for legalization would influence their vote. The findings indicate …

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Study: Patients With Rheumatoid and Psoriatic Arthritis Report Pain Relief and Reduced Fatigue With Cannabinoid Use

A study published in The Cureus Journal of Medical Science highlights the potential benefits of cannabinoid use for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Conducted by researchers from Concentra Urgent Care (Orlando), the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, and the University …

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New York’s Legal Marijuana Market Nears $1 Billion in Sales

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New York’s legal marijuana market is on track to surpass $1 billion in sales by the end of December, according to state officials. Since its launch two years ago, the market has recorded $863.9 million in sales, with recent months showing substantial growth. The state reached $500 million in cumulative sales by August, signaling accelerating …

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Trulieve Opens New Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Jacksonville, 160th Florida Location

Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., opened a new medical cannabis dispensary in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, November 23. The new location means that Trulieve now has 160 dispensaries open throughout Florida, more than any company in any medical marijuana state. A grand opening celebration will be held Friday, December …

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Here’s the Most Popular Marijuana Strains in Florida as of November 2024

As of November 2024, Florida’s cannabis market showcases a diverse array of strains that have captured the preferences of consumers statewide. Despite recreational marijuana remaining illegal in Florida, the state has a burdening medical marijuana market featuring hundreds of dispensaries. This, combined with the underground market and online, have allowed specific strains to soar in …

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Nebraska Judge Dismisses All 24 Charges Against Notary in Medical Marijuana Petition Case

In a significant legal development, Hall County Judge Alfred E. Corey III has dismissed 24 counts of official misconduct against Jacy Todd, a notary public from York, Nebraska. The charges stemmed from allegations that Todd improperly notarized petition pages for initiatives aimed at legalizing medical marijuana in the state. The two initiatives were overwhelmingly approved …

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Oregon: Over 16,000 Legal Psilocybin Doses Administered Since June 2023, Just Five Hospital Visits Reported

Oregon continues to lead the nation in legal psilocybin use, with over 16,000 doses administered at licensed facilities since June 2023, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The state’s psilocybin services program, the first of its kind in the U.S., provides supervised administration of the psychedelic substance for therapeutic and personal development purposes. Currently …

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