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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.

Study: Medical Cannabis Improved Quality of Life in 91% of Veterans, Reduced Opioid Use

According to a new study 91% of veterans “reported that medical cannabis helped them to experience a greater quality of life”, and a considerable percentage …

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CA Committees Pass Senate-Approved Bill to Ban Employers From Asking About Marijuana Use

Two California Assembly Committees have voted in favor of legislation that would provide legal protections to marijuana consumers who are seeking employment. The Assembly Judiciary …

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Marijuana Workers in California and Missouri Vote to Unionize

Workers at legal marijuana stores in California and Missouri have voted to join the Teamsters union in what is becoming a growing trend among those …

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Study Finds Marijuana Use Associated With Reduced Inflammation in Head Trauma Patients

Adults with a history of marijuana use exhibit greater protections against subconcussive head trauma in comparison to non-users, according to a study published in the …

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Study: Cannabis Legalization in WA Led to Fewer Fatal, Serious, and Minor Injury Collisions

According to a new study published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention, marijuana legalization in Washington State “led to fewer fatal, serious, and minor injury …

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New Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Marijuana Introduced in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Senators Dan Laughlin (R) and Sharif Street (D) have introduced bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 846, to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania for those 21 …

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Maine Bill Allowing Marijuana Use and Cultivation While on Probation and Parole Becomes Law

Legislation in Maine that prevents those on probation, parole or release pending trial from being prohibited from taking part in the state’s legal recreational marijuana …

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Maryland: Over $10 Million in Marijuana Sold in First Two Days of Legal Sales

Legal marijuana sales began in Maryland on July 1, with millions of dollars worth sold in the first two days. According to data released by …

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Ohio Group to Submit Enough Signatures to Put Marijuana Legalization to a Vote

Tomorrow the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Ohio will submit well more than total number of signatures required to put their marijuana legalization …

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Study: Marijuana Has 566 Chemical Compounds, 125 Different Cannabinoids

Marijuana has over 550 various compounds and “has enormous potential for biological and industrial uses, as well as traditional and other medicinal uses”, according to …

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