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Democrats fight back at Biden administrations dismissal of cannabis-using employees, signaling investing risks

Democrats fight back at Biden administration’s dismissal of cannabis’-using employees, signaling investing risks

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 14, 2022

A new report suggests that a cannabis company investment could damage a person's ability to work under President Joe Biden. Reporters from online news outlet Politico managed to get their hands on a...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/blakemorgan/2020/12/14/3-lasting-changes-to-grocery-shopping-after-covid-19/

NCAA relaxes cannabis use and testing rules for college athletes

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 8, 2022

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has announced that it will be easing its restrictive policies for cannabis drug testing among college athletes in the United States.  In addition...

Wells Fargo says cannabis testing is causing trucker shortages

Wells Fargo says cannabis testing is causing trucker shortages

Thor Benson February 25, 2022

A Wells Fargo analyst claims the trucker shortages and the rising cost of consumer goods the U.S. has been dealing with is at least partially caused by cannabis testing mandates. The analyst, Chris Harvey,...

Papa John’s will indulge select countries with hemp sticks

Papa John’s will indulge select countries with hemp sticks

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 25, 2022

Anyone who has sunk their teeth into a slice of Papa John's Pizza knows that this company really means it when they say that it is "built on a foundation of quality."  Don't get too excited at the...

https://www.ccjdigital.com/workforce/driver-regulations/article/15065441/trucking-on-the-sidelines-of-cannabis-deregulation

Wells Fargo analyst blames increasing trucker costs and staff shortages on cannabis’ federally illegal status

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 24, 2022

According to a lead analyst from Wells Fargo Securities, federal cannabis prohibition is making it difficult for the transportation industry to reach its full potential.  Specifically, the head of...

Universities in Canada and the U.S. bag a $1 million cannabis research grant from the NFL

Universities in Canada and the U.S. bag a $1 million cannabis research grant from the NFL

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 12, 2022

On Tuesday, February 1, The National Football League (NFL) sent a shockwave of excitement across the cannabis industry when it confirmed the authorization of $1 million in grants for two university studies.  Each...

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Cannabis consumers will soon be able to purchase their buds with cryptocurrency

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 31, 2022

As cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, the subject of payment is being discussed more frequently. There's no denying the fact that legal roadblocks are preventing cannabis...

https://www.healtheuropa.eu/medical-cannabis-research-leader/87243/

Tilray snaps up two more craft beer brands for $5.1 million, expands product offering

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 30, 2022

Canadian cannabis producer Tilray Inc. has closed two previously-confirmed deals to purchase Alpine Beer Co. and Green Flash Brewing.  On December 17, the Canadian cannabis producer completed an acquisition...

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Researcher taps into Reddit to understand which social media-shared cannabis posts steered opinions the most

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 3, 2022

Reddit – an online news and social media network of over 100,000 communities – is designed for curating viral content and, according to a curious researcher, stimulating opinion on cannabis-related...

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Survey: Many programmers consume cannabis while working for a creative boost

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 3, 2022

A new study fresh out of the University of Michigan suggests that over a third of software programmers have consumed cannabis during working hours. According to the university’s researchers, cannabis...

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Former female NBA basketballer Lauren Jackson overcame prescription painkiller use with medical cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial December 30, 2021

Lauren Jackson, the first Australian who was sworn into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, continues making the athletic news headlines even after ending her professional career with the WNBA’s...

https://cannabismagazine.com/ufc-fighter-gets-a-pass-on-medical-cannabis-use/

U.S. win for medical cannabis after MMA fighter Elias Theodorou triumphs against Bryan Baker

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial December 30, 2021

Elias Theodorou is more than just a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter with a strong fleet of fans. He is also a cannabis-sanctioned pro-athlete. A Canadian MMA fighter of Greek descent, Theodorou is...

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