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Amazon Marijuana Policy Change Marks Evolving Corporate Sentiment
Lane Trachy 2021-06-17

Amazon Marijuana Policy Change Marks Evolving Corporate Sentiment

The Amazon marijuana policy change means employees do not have to fear firing for marijuana use and the company now supports legalization.

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Washington "Joints for Jabs" Campaign Offers Marijuana To Promote Vaccinations
Lane Trachy 2021-06-09

Washington "Joints for Jabs" Campaign Offers Marijuana To Promote Vaccinations

The state of Washington’s new “Joints for Jabs” campaign offers free marijuana joints to promote vaccinations.

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State of Ohio Considering Vote to Lift Dispensary Limit
Lane Trachy 2021-03-12

State of Ohio Considering Vote to Lift Dispensary Limit

An Ohio state board will vote Friday whether or not to abolish the state’s dispensary limit. The current limit is 60 and limits access to medical marijuana.

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Opinion: Hokkaido Industrial Hemp Association comments on Japanese Government plans to strengthen cannabis laws
Kurt Hahn 2021-03-09

Opinion: Hokkaido Industrial Hemp Association comments on Japanese Government plans to strengthen cannabis laws

Following the recent announcement by the Japanese government to form a committee to discuss measures to strengthen Japan’s cannabis laws, the Hokkaido Industrial Hemp Association would like to use this forum to present an urgent statement on this development.

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Disabled Veteran Medical Marijuana Patient Released From Prison
Lane Trachy 2020-12-18

Disabled Veteran Medical Marijuana Patient Released From Prison

2020 has been one of the most eventful years in most American’s entire lives….

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Despite Economic Turbulence, Cannabis Sales Continue to Be Strong
Lane Trachy 2020-10-10

Despite Economic Turbulence, Cannabis Sales Continue to Be Strong

When most states began shutdowns ranging from minor to severe in mid-March, drastic economic…

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Remembering The Incredible Life of Charlotte Figi
Lane Trachy 2020-04-17

Remembering The Incredible Life of Charlotte Figi

Charlotte Figi, the amazing girl who brought national attention to the issue of medical cannabis passed away on Tuesday, April 7th at the age of 13.

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NFL Cannabis Policy Will Change Under New CBA
Lane Trachy 2020-03-20

NFL Cannabis Policy Will Change Under New CBA

The new collective bargaining agreement will drastically reshape NFL cannabis policy for the foreseeable future, making players less likely to be punished.

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California Cannabis Tax Revenue Reaches $1 Billion In Last Two Years
Lane Trachy 2020-03-13

California Cannabis Tax Revenue Reaches $1 Billion In Last Two Years

California revealed that cannabis tax revenue has totaled more than $1 billion dollars in the state since January of 2018.

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First Utah Medical Cannabis Dispensary Now Open
Lane Trachy 2020-03-03

First Utah Medical Cannabis Dispensary Now Open

The first Utah medical cannabis dispensary will open on Monday, March 2nd, 2020. It is a major step forward for the state’s new legal cannabis program.

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Senior Cannabis Use Nearly Doubles, Study Finds
Lane Trachy 2020-02-27

Senior Cannabis Use Nearly Doubles, Study Finds

A recently released study reports that cannabis use among those aged 65 and older nearly doubled from 2.4% to 4.2% between 2015 and 2018.

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66,000 Cannabis Convictions To Be Dismissed in Los Angeles County
Lane Trachy 2020-02-19

66,000 Cannabis Convictions To Be Dismissed in Los Angeles County

In an effort to rectify some of the evils of the past, Los Angeles County will soon dismiss nearly 66,000 cannabis convictions.

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Class-Action Dispensary Lawsuit to Be Filed By Workers
Lane Trachy 2020-02-10

Class-Action Dispensary Lawsuit to Be Filed By Workers

Recently, a class-action lawsuit was announced to be filed on behalf of “budtenders” and other dispensary workers claiming that they were underpaid.

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Better Understand Cannabis With The Medical Cannabis Handbook
Lane Trachy 2020-01-27

Better Understand Cannabis With The Medical Cannabis Handbook

The newly released Medical Cannabis Handbook for Healthcare Professionals is one of the most thorough options to best understand medical cannabis. 

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Exploring The Potential For Cannabis Anxiety Treatments
Lane Trachy 2020-01-17

Exploring The Potential For Cannabis Anxiety Treatments

Over 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety. Some patients have begun to use cannabis anxiety treatments to treat some of the crippling side effects.

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Illinois Recreational Cannabis Sales Hit $3 Million On First Day of 2020
Lane Trachy 2020-01-07

Illinois Recreational Cannabis Sales Hit $3 Million On First Day of 2020

The state of Illinois recently legalized recreational cannabis. Sales reached a gaudy $3.2 million on the very first day alone. 

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Major League Baseball Removes Cannabis From Banned Substances List
Lane Trachy 2019-12-21

Major League Baseball Removes Cannabis From Banned Substances List

On December 12th, 2019, Major League Baseball announced it would remove cannabis from its banned substances list and begin testing for opioids.

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Minnesota Grants Medical Cannabis Access For Chronic Pain
Lane Trachy 2019-12-05

Minnesota Grants Medical Cannabis Access For Chronic Pain

The state of Minnesota is making headlines this December, not for its freezing temperatures, but for increasing medical cannabis access.

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Bipartisan House Cannabis Bill Passes Initial Committee Vote
Lane Trachy 2019-11-25

Bipartisan House Cannabis Bill Passes Initial Committee Vote

On Wednesday, November 20th, a House cannabis bill passed in committee. The bill would decriminalize cannabis and grant states rights to determine laws.

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Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Perpetuates Cannabis Myths
Lane Trachy 2019-11-20

Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Perpetuates Cannabis Myths

Presidential candidate Joe Biden recently rehashed one of the most common cannabis myths. He called cannabis a “gateway drug” during a campaign event.

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California Seizes $1.5 Billion From Cannabis Black Market
Lane Trachy 2019-11-06

California Seizes $1.5 Billion From Cannabis Black Market

The state of California is attempting to do all it can to interrupt the economic success of the still thriving cannabis black market.

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The Potential Future Of American Cannabis Politics
Lane Trachy 2019-10-31

The Potential Future Of American Cannabis Politics

It is important to examine where presidential candidates stand on legalization to begin to understand the future of American cannabis politics.

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Multiple Professional Golfers Face Cannabis Suspension By PGA
Lane Trachy 2019-10-25

Multiple Professional Golfers Face Cannabis Suspension By PGA

Once again we have seen pro athletes face wrongful cannabis suspensions for using a plant that they believe improves their quality of life.

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Prospective Pennsylvania Legalization Bill Lauded By Advocates
Lane Trachy 2019-10-15

Prospective Pennsylvania Legalization Bill Lauded By Advocates

A proposed Pennsylvania legalization bill is being called the “gold standard” by cannabis advocates. SB 350 includes a number of exciting components.

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