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Total Wine & More, Largest Wine Retailer in the U.S., Now Selling THC Beverages in Texas and Louisiana

Total Wine & More, the largest independent wine retailer in the US, says it is now carrying a variety of drinks infused with THC in all of its Texas and Louisiana locations. Founded in 1991 in Delaware, Total Wine & More operates 260 “wine superstores” across 28 states. In a press announcement Total Wine & …

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DEA Says Average THC Content in Illicit Marijuana is 16%

According to a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) report, the average THC content of marijuana flower sold through the illicit market in the United States is 16%. The report uses data from the University of Mississippi’s Marijuana Monitoring Program, which is responsible for testing marijuana seized by the DEA as well as local and state law …

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New Hampshire Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Legislation

Legislation that would have initially place an arbitrary cap on the allowable THC in medical marijuana has been given approval by a key committee in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Senate Bill 419 has been given approval through the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee by a vote of 12 to 8. The …

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47 Cities in Ohio Have Placed a Ban on Marijuana Stores

The Ohio initiative that legalized recreational marijuana, approved by voters last year, allows cities to opt out of allowing marijuana sales. So far, dozens have chosen to do so. According to a new report from Ohio State University’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, 47 cities and townships have chosen to pass temporary or permanent bans …

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Colorado: Over $125 Million in Marijuana Sold Legally in March, Resulting in Over $20 Million in Tax Revenue

In March, legal marijuana sales in Colorado topped $125 million for the first time since September. According to the Colorado Department of Revenue, there was $126,630,910 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold through legal means in March. This is a considerable increase over the $114 million sold in February and the $115 million sold …

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Study: Cannabis Oil Led to Long-Term Improvements in Chronic Pain Patients

The use of cannabis oil containing both THC and CBD “demonstrated a modest overall long-term improvement in chronic pain and related symptoms and a reasonable safety profile”, according to a new study. The study was published in the journal PAIN Reports, in addition to being published online by the US National Library of Medicine. The …

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President Biden to Receive Double-Digit Jump in Favorability Rating After Marijuana Rescheduling, Poll Finds

Polling shows that President Biden will receive a considerable favorability jump following marijuana being rescheduled. According to nationwide polling around 60% of those likely to vote in the upcoming election support marijuana being moved away from its current Schedule I status. The survey found that among those made aware of the potential for marijuana to …

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Dozens of Marijuana Workers Unionize in Los Angeles

Workers at a Nabis Warehouse in California have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 630. The 84 new Teamsters work as drivers and warehouse associates. “We are dedicated to ensuring stability in the rapidly growing cannabis industry,” said Lou Villalvazo, Secretary-Treasurer at Local 630 in Los Angeles. “Organizing and empowering workers is the key to fostering their growth into …

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The 10 States Likely to be the Last to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

There are 24 states where recreational marijuana has been legalized, and numerous others with ongoing efforts to do the same. However, there are 10 states that seem long away from this type of reform. There are five states with a legitimate shot to legalize recreational marijuana this year, including two that have legalization initiatives being …

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Ohio Committee Approves Allowing Legal Recreational Marijuana Sales to Begin Next Month

A joint committee in the Ohio Legislature has given approval to rules that will allow legal recreational marijuana sales to begin next month, much sooner than initially planned. The Joint Committee On Agency Rule Review (JCARR) gave final approval today to regulatory changes that allows the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) to begin issuing dual …

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