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Colorado cannabis cultivators want specific organic-like destinations for their crops

Colorado cannabis cultivators want specific organic-like destinations for their crops

Pesticides are a serious concern for medical patients, whose immune systems may be compromised if they are exposed to impurities
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 13, 2018

Specialists of cannabis cultivation in Colorado believe that consumers will pay extra for their bud if it is grown organically. Growers in the Denver area want to see the state develop credentials...

Pittsburgh cops are still targeting minorities after decriminalization

Pittsburgh cops are still targeting minorities after decriminalization

October 12, 2018

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Many who argue in favor of cannabis decriminalization or legalization do so by focusing on how the War on Drugs has disproportionately harmed communities...

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There’s still a few things to figure out about cannabis legalization in Canada

With legalization right around the corner, Canada's cannabis regulations are somewhat hazy
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 11, 2018

Cannabis legalization in Canada is on the cusp of becoming official. On the 17th day of this month, the green plant will become legal for adult-use in the Great White North, where, according to Statistics...

Floridas governors race is focusing on legalization

Florida’s governor’s race is focusing on legalization

October 11, 2018

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Legalization is taking a major role in midterm elections across the country, and it’s definitely been an important topic in Florida’s race for governor....

Individuals affected by the War on Drugs patiently wait for cannabis permits in San Francisco

Individuals affected by the War on Drugs patiently wait for cannabis permits in San Francisco

Over 240 applications are currently in the review stage
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 10, 2018

Hundreds of applicants keen to participate in the San Francisco cannabis equity program are being forced to wait in order to obtain a permit. The applicants, all of whom have been impacted by the War...

Nevada pulls in 140 percent more cannabis tax revenue in first year than initially anticipated

Nevada pulls in 140 percent more cannabis tax revenue in first year than initially anticipated

Nevada's cannabis revenue figures are on-par with those outlined in the Marijuana Business Factbook 2018
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 2, 2018

Just one year following the enactment of Nevada's cannabis industry, demand has surpassed predictions. Recreational cannabis sales in Nevada officially started on January 1, 2017. Over the last 12 months,...

Seattle is vacating more than 500 past cannabis charges

Seattle is vacating more than 500 past cannabis charges

September 29, 2018

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Many people who were charged with misdemeanor crimes in Seattle, Washington related to cannabis will soon get some much-needed relief. This is because municipal...

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Police in Washington D.C. will stop arresting people over consuming cannabis in public

September 28, 2018

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor It’s not currently legal to consume cannabis in public in Washington, D.C., despite the fact the city legalized cannabis in 2015. Because of this, many...

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The United States could face a dilemma if cannabis is legalized at federal level

A nice chunk of cash is going directly into the federal government's wallet every single year, all because of Section 280E of the tax code
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial September 23, 2018

A plant that was formerly frowned upon is finally being appreciated for its medicinal and recreational benefits. However, cannabis remains a Schedule I drug at the federal level, despite the fact the government...

Farmers in Indiana want legal cannabis and hemp crops

Farmers in Indiana want legal cannabis and hemp crops

Neighbors in Kentucky are pulling in approximately $3,000 per acre with industrial hemp farming
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial September 22, 2018

An imbalance in supply and demand for soybean and corn crops has left Indiana's farmers in a slight predicament. Soybean and corn are the primary money-making crops in Indiana. According to the U.S...

Mayor says cannabis regulation strategy in Denver is “having success”

Mayor says cannabis regulation strategy in Denver is “having success”

Last year, the City of Denver pulled in cannabis tax revenue to the amount of $44.7 million
Bethan Rose Jenkins and Bethan Rose Jenkins September 15, 2018

He might have campaigned in opposition of Colorado’s cannabis legalization measure back in 2012, but it seems that the Mayor of Denver, Michael Hancock (D), has changed his opinion on the green plant....

Will UK-based beverage company Diageo enter the cannabis industry?

Will UK-based beverage company Diageo enter the cannabis industry?

Bloomberg has revealed that the major producer of liquor is carefully monitoring the cannabis industry and may have its sights set on three leading cannabis producers
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial September 13, 2018

Shares of cannabis stocks soared after BNN Bloomberg released a report stating that beverage company Diageo (NYSE:DEO) may be in talks with cannabis industry’s biggest players. Diageo has two major...

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