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National Cancer Institute Issues $3.2 Million Grant to Study Impact of Cannabis on Immunotherapy Treatments

A University at Buffalo psychologist has received a $3.2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to assess how cannabis use affects patients who receive immunotherapy, “a rapidly advancing treatment that helps the immune system fight cancer.” According to a press release sent by the University of Buffalo, nearly 44% of cancer patients with 20 …

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Study Finds “Previously Undiscovered Cannabis Compounds” Giving Marijuana Strains “Unique Aromas”

A study published by the American Chemical Society has found “previously undiscovered cannabis compounds” that “yield a more complete understanding of the unique aromas that cannabis produces”. For the study, researchers “conducted coupled sensory and chemical analyses on 31 different ice hash rosin cannabis extracts to determine how different chemical classes affect the aroma of each.” …

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Ohio Voters Could Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Just Two Weeks

In two weeks and a day, on November 7, Ohio voters will decide the fate of Issue 2. If approved by voters, Issue 2 would legalize the personal possession of up to two and a half ounces of marijuana, and up to 15 grams of marijuana concentrates. This would apply to those 21 and older, …

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New York Officials Say There’s No Confirmed Cases of Fentanyl Mixed With Marijuana

In response to a plethora of misinformation surround marijuana being allegedly mixed with fentanyl, New York regulators have released a fact sheet to clarify the situation. The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has released factsheet titled Cannabis and Fentanyl: Facts and Unknowns. The fact sheet is meant to “address misconceptions about cannabis being …

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More Than Double the Required Signatures Submitted to Put Marijuana Proposal to a Vote in Texas City

Proponents of an ordinance to decriminalize marijuana in Lubbock, Texas have submitted well more than the required signatures to put the measure to a vote of the people. “This was a collective effort that could not have been possible without the more than 40 volunteers and the many other citizens that helped us collect these …

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Bank of America, Mastercard and NRA Are Lobbying in Favor of Federal Marijuana Banking Act

A federal marijuana banking bill, which is sponsored by 32% of the entire US Senate, is now being actively supported by Bank of America, Mastercard and the National Rifle Association (NRA). In September the SAFER Banking Act (S.2860) passed the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs with bipartisan support, with Senate Majority Leader …

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Global Cannabis Extract Market to Grow from $3.6 Billion to $23 Billion by 2032, US Makes up 77% Market Share

According to a new report conducted by the research firm The Brainy Insights, the global market for cannabis extracts is worth $3.6 billion with expected rapid growth in the coming decade. The global cannabis extract market was valued at $3.6 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of …

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Canada: August Marijuana Sales Reach CA$464 Million, CA$3.34 Billion Sold Year-to-Date

Licensed marijuana stores in Canada sold CA$464.2 ($339) million worth of marijuana and marijuana products in August, a 4% increase over July’s sales total and a 10% increase compared to June. According to Statistics Canada, total marijuana sales got within $36 million of reaching half a billion dollars for the first time. Year-to-date marijuana sales …

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Colorado Marijuana Stores Have 99% Compliance Rate During Checks of Underage Sales

According to Colorado officials, licensed marijuana retail outlets had a 99% success rate during a string of recent underage sales checks. According to the Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), which is part of the Colorado Department of Revenue, there has been 285 compliance checks for underage sales conducted at marijuana stores so far this year. Marijuana …

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Michigan Governor Signs Bill Allowing Marijuana Agreements With Tribes While Exempting Them From Taxes

Legislation allowing Michigan to enter into marijuana agreements with Indian tribes while exempting them from the state’s marijuana excise tax has been signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 180 into law today. The proposal, filed by Senator Roger Hauck, were passed by the House of Representatives 90 to 15 …

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