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Cannabis legalization initiatives are making their way to the 2020 Florida ballot

Cannabis legalization initiatives are making their way to the 2020 Florida ballot

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial September 6, 2019

A number of pro-cannabis politicians are feeling hopeful about an initiative that is headed to the 2020 Florida ballot. So far, cannabis reform has swept across 33 U.S. states and the District of Columbia....

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DEA responds to lawsuit, pushing forward with medical cannabis research applications

The DEA also made a point of noting that industrial hemp plants are no longer bound by the same restrictions as the cannabis plant
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial September 6, 2019

The brakes have been lifted on medical cannabis research, following a recent announcement from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Late last month, the DEA revealed its plans to "facilitate and...

American Bar Association and National Institute on Drug Abuse are encouraging medical cannabis research

American Bar Association and National Institute on Drug Abuse are encouraging medical cannabis research

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial September 6, 2019

Could cannabis reform be on the horizon for the United States of America? Based on recent news, there's a good chance . Recent reports have revealed how the American Bar Association (ABA) wants to stop...

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Cannabis legalization is a hot political topic in the U.S.

The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved a measure preventing the DOJ from interfering with statewide cannabis laws
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 15, 2019

As the “Green Rush” continues to spread across the United States of America, it is clear that the political stance on cannabis legalization is metamorphosing. Globally, the market is estimated to be...

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Illinois is the first U.S. State to offer reparations after legalizing adult-use cannabis

Analysts predict that recreational cannabis revenue in Illinois will top $1.6 billion annually once the market is launched next year
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 12, 2019

It might be the 11th U.S. State to legalize cannabis, but Illinois has become the first to offer reparations in its legal cannabis program. On June 25, Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill into law making...

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Report: Industry insiders say the cannabis industry could top $15 billion in 2019

Arcview Group and BDS Analytics provided sales revenue projections for the global cannabis industry, estimating that global sales will top $44.8 billion within the next five years
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 10, 2019

The rapid emergence of legal weed throughout the United States and Canada is fueling a global economy centered around the green plant. Investments, acquisitions and innovations in the industry are contributing...

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Study: Legalizing cannabis could improve workplace safety

“Because the use of alcohol at work is associated with a substantial increase in the risk of injury, and because non-habitual opioid use slows reflexes and impairs cognitive functioning, the enactment of MMLs [medical marijuana laws] could, in theory, make workplaces safer,” explained the study’s authors
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 26, 2019

New research has shed some light on the impacts of medical cannabis on workplace safety. It turns out that – contrary to popular belief that cannabis may negatively impact an employee’s productivity...

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China is capitalizing on the rise of medical cannabis

By the time we reach 2024, the industry is forecast to reach up to $4.4 billion in China
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 22, 2019

As most people already know, a lot of things are stamped with the words “Made in China” on them. After all, China is a hub for creation and innovation. From big-name clothing brands like Prada and...

Cannabis dispensaries in Las Vegas given permission to open social consumption lounges

Cannabis dispensaries in Las Vegas given permission to open social consumption lounges

Some of Las Vegas' social smoking lounges will extend over 8,000 square-feet
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 22, 2019

It looks like "Sin City" is saddling up for an exciting adventure into the legal cannabis industry, with the sight of social consumption lounges transpiring on the horizon.  A team of lawmakers at the...

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Congress is making progress on federal cannabis legalization

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 9, 2019

Congress may finally be taking action on two integral measures for federal cannabis reform. The chairman for the House Rules Committee has vowed to achieve a full House vote for the Strengthening the...

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New poll finds highest support ever for weed legalization

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 8, 2019

A new poll suggests that support for cannabis legalization in the United States is at an all-time high. The results of the poll revealed how 54 percent of Republicans are in favor of legalization....

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Texas might decriminalize cannabis

April 5, 2019

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Texas lawmakers are considering passing a bill that would decriminalize cannabis. Current law allows for a person to receive up to 180 days in jail and a...

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