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Scientists believe cannabis could be a long-lost food group

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 17, 2018

Mother Nature has given the planet’s inhabitants an incredibly diverse variation of nutrient-rich ingredients, with the Cannabis sativa plant species being just one of them. Contrary to popular belief,...

Cannabis legalization is causing less violent crimes, recent study finds

Cannabis legalization is causing less violent crimes, recent study finds

Annureet Kaur January 16, 2018

A recent study published in the Economic Journal found violent crimes have decreased in the states bordering Mexico since the legalization of medical cannabis. The research finds that the rate of violent...

California congresswoman introduces legislation to replace Cole Memo

California congresswoman introduces legislation to replace Cole Memo

Annureet Kaur January 16, 2018

Attorney General Jeff Sessions' decision to repeal the Cole Memo last week is seeming like less and less of a threat to the cannabis industry after House representatives are finding other ways to replace...

New study shows federal cannabis legalization could create 1 million new jobs

New study shows federal cannabis legalization could create 1 million new jobs

Annureet Kaur January 15, 2018

A new analysis found that legalizing cannabis on the federal level would lead to more than $130 million in tax revenue as well as over 1 million new jobs by 2025. New Frontier Data, a research and marketing...

It looks like cannabis vending machines are coming to California

It looks like cannabis vending machines are coming to California

January 12, 2018

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Cannabis vending machines for social use cannabis are coming to California, according to High Times. The first one is already in place at Berkeley Patients...

This bill could stop the government from stealing money from medical cannabis users

This bill could stop the government from stealing money from medical cannabis users

January 12, 2018

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor The practice of civil asset forfeiture, where police can take money and things from people they think are involved in drug dealing without even charging them...

California Cannabis entrepreneurs claim US Attorney Generals policy to repeal Cole Memo guidelines is just a publicity stunt

California Cannabis entrepreneurs claim US Attorney General’s policy to repeal Cole Memo guidelines is just a publicity stunt

Annureet Kaur January 11, 2018

California had just started legal sales of social cannabis when US Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Department of Justice would rescind the Cole Memo. The Cole Memo, originally drafted...

Sports Illustrated–01/09/18

Former NFL star Ricky Williams is throwing a BYOW Super Bowl party in honor of cannabis legalization in California

Annureet Kaur January 10, 2018

If you're lucky this year, you might get invited to former NFL athlete Ricky William's extremely non-traditional BYOB-dubbed BYOW (Bring Your Own Weed) Super Bowl party on February 4th. "Want to join...

Veterans Health Administration urges vets to open up about cannabis use with their doctors

Veterans Health Administration urges vets to open up about cannabis use with their doctors

Annureet Kaur January 10, 2018

Most veterans don't tell the truth about their cannabis use to their doctors because they are afraid of losing their VA benefits. While Veterans Health Administration is urging vets to discuss their...

Kansas official supports cannabis prohibition with racist views

Kansas official supports cannabis prohibition with racist views

Annureet Kaur January 9, 2018

Kansas state representative Steve Alford had a lot to say about cannabis prohibition in a town hall meeting on Saturday, one of them being that he believes cannabis should be prohibited because of black...

VIDEO: DOJ rolling back Obama-era cannabis policy

VIDEO: DOJ rolling back Obama-era cannabis policy

January 9, 2018

The Justice Department is reportedly rolling back the Obama-era policy of not challenging state laws regarding medical and recreational cannabis use.

Goop.com 01/08/18

Gwyneth Paltrow shows her support for cannabis by posting recipes of CBD infused cocktails

Annureet Kaur January 9, 2018

Gwyneth Paltrow shows her support for cannabis by posting recipes on how to make CBD infused cocktails on her blog, Goop.com. CBD is a compound found in cannabis which has medical benefits and makes...

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