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Pictured: A member of the Yerington Paiute Tribe performs a dance at a local dedication ceremony

Feds threatening Nevada tribes looking to tap into legal cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 6, 2017
Federal watchdog says IRS unfairly targeted nonprofits based on names involving "medical cannabis"

Federal watchdog says IRS unfairly targeted nonprofits based on names involving “medical cannabis”

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 6, 2017
Pictured: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Canadian prime minister announces dollar-a-gram tax on social cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 6, 2017
Settlement reached between Gorilla Glue Co. and cannabis company in trademark infringement suit

Settlement reached between Gorilla Glue Co. and cannabis company in trademark infringement suit

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 6, 2017
VIDEO: the real reason cannabis is illegal

VIDEO: the real reason cannabis is illegal

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 5, 2017
Pictured: Columbia Care, a New York City medical cannabis dispensary located in Union Square

Medical cannabis program in New York suffers from lack of sales and patient demand

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 5, 2017
Lawsuit and hurricane damage prevent Florida from issuing medical licenses

Lawsuit and hurricane damage prevent Florida from issuing medical licenses

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 5, 2017
Drug testing agency OK's CBD use

Drug testing agency OK’s CBD use

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 5, 2017
Pictured: Scott Gottlieb, the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FDA commissioner threatens legal action against medical cannabis companies’ medical claims

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 4, 2017
Study: medical cannabis could possibly treat autism symptoms

Study: medical cannabis could possibly treat autism symptoms

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 4, 2017
Pictured: An illegal grow site in California

Thousands of illegal grows in California could attract federal intervention

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 4, 2017
FBI: Cannabis arrests dropped in Massachusetts, but minorities are still four times more likely to be arrested than Caucasians

FBI: Cannabis arrests dropped in Massachusetts, but minorities are still four times more likely to be arrested than Caucasians

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 4, 2017
National social cannabis prices drop with Colorado market influence

National social cannabis prices drop with Colorado market influence

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 3, 2017
Pictured: A petri dish containing Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Study: CBD shown to treat MRSA better than antibiotics

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 3, 2017
VIDEO: an inside look at the only medical cannabis grow in Florida

VIDEO: an inside look at the only medical cannabis grow in Florida

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 3, 2017
Pictured: Councilman Kwanza Hall addresses his proposed bill to the public.

Update: Atlanta council unanimously decriminalizes cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 3, 2017
Rev. Al Sharpton supports decriminalization to end unfair minority treatment

Rev. Al Sharpton supports decriminalization to end unfair minority treatment

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 2, 2017
Cities in this state are attempting to legalize cannabis before the state

Cities in this state are attempting to legalize cannabis before the state

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 2, 2017
Poll: 65 percent of Canadians support privately-owned dispensaries

Poll: 65 percent of Canadians support privately-owned dispensaries

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 2, 2017
CBD products briefly featured on Target.com later removed from shelves with little explanation

CBD products briefly featured on Target.com later removed from shelves with little explanation

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 2, 2017
First month of social sales in Nevada breaks records, sales projected to raise $120 million in tax revenue

First month of social sales in Nevada breaks records, sales projected to raise $120 million in tax revenue

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
October 2, 2017
Snoop Dogg and his cannabis investment firm pour $2M into new dispensary software

Snoop Dogg and his cannabis investment firm pour $2M into new dispensary software

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 30, 2017
ACLU files lawsuit against Georgia PD for false cannabis arrests

ACLU files lawsuit against Georgia PD for false cannabis arrests

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 29, 2017
Pictured: The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research in Seattle, Washington

CNB Exclusive Interview: researcher explains why 1 in 4 cancer patients use cannabis to alleviate symptoms

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 29, 2017
Pictured: A street in Vigan, The Philippines.

This bill would let hospitals directly distribute medical cannabis to Philippine patients

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 28, 2017
Atlanta cannabis decriminalization bill awaits city council approval

Atlanta cannabis decriminalization bill awaits city council approval

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 28, 2017
Lawsuit by Florida resident claims special law discriminates against minority farmers

Lawsuit by Florida resident claims special law discriminates against minority farmers

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 27, 2017
New Mexico medical cannabis company creates pharmaceutical products with help from Israeli firm

New Mexico medical cannabis company creates pharmaceutical products with help from Israeli firm

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 27, 2017
Dispensaries result in rise of value in nearby residential properties

Dispensaries result in rise of value in nearby residential properties

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 27, 2017
FBI data shows more cannabis arrests than all violent crimes combined

FBI data shows more cannabis arrests than all violent crimes combined

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 27, 2017
Only small percentage of cannabis grows can meet CA's new, rigorous product testing standards

Only small percentage of cannabis grows can meet CA’s new, rigorous product testing standards

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 26, 2017
Medical cannabis could prevent 50,000 deaths annually if legalized

Medical cannabis could prevent 50,000 deaths annually if legalized

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 25, 2017
Pictured: A Mormon temple in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Poll: Nearly 80 percent of Utah residents support medical cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 25, 2017
Social cannabis regulations in Maine could allow drive-thru dispensary sales

Social cannabis regulations in Maine could allow drive-thru dispensary sales

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 25, 2017
Pictured: Denise Rohan, National Commander of the American Legion

Update: American Legion commander asks VA Secretary to be directly involved in proper cannabis research

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 24, 2017
City council allows 24/7 dispensary near the Las Vegas strip

City council allows 24/7 dispensary near the Las Vegas strip

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 22, 2017
Medical patients may be able to self-certify under new bill

Medical patients may be able to self-certify under new bill

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 21, 2017
Pictured: Judge Thomas Wingate

Judge upholds Kentucky medical cannabis ban

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 21, 2017
Kosher cannabis hits Canadian market

Kosher cannabis hits Canadian market

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 21, 2017
Medical cannabis is on track to be legalized in Peru

Medical cannabis is on track to be legalized in Peru

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 21, 2017
Study: 9 out of 10 doctors unprepared to prescribe medical cannabis

Study: 9 out of 10 doctors unprepared to prescribe medical cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 20, 2017
Dr. Oz advocates for medical cannabis as opioid treatment alternative on 'Fox & Friends'

Dr. Oz advocates for medical cannabis as opioid treatment alternative on ‘Fox & Friends’

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 20, 2017
Court declares current sobriety tests not valid for cannabis

Court declares current sobriety tests not valid for cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 20, 2017
Las Vegas officials to wait for Denver before opening cannabis clubs

Las Vegas officials to wait for Denver before opening cannabis clubs

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 20, 2017
100 Massachusetts municipalities ban social cannabis businesses before legalization

100 Massachusetts municipalities ban social cannabis businesses before legalization

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 19, 2017
New Hampshire joins the rest of New England and decriminalizes cannabis

New Hampshire joins the rest of New England and decriminalizes cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 19, 2017
Cannabis commission in Arkansas receives flood of last minute applicants

Cannabis commission in Arkansas receives flood of last minute applicants

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 19, 2017
Lawmakers in California call for the reclassification of cannabis

Lawmakers in California call for the reclassification of cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 19, 2017
Supreme court in Nevada halts cannabis distribution until early October

Supreme court in Nevada halts cannabis distribution until early October

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 19, 2017
Special session called by Colorado Gov. to fix cannabis tax error

Special session called by Colorado Gov. to fix cannabis tax error

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 17, 2017
CBD crackdown continues in Indiana even after medical legislation passes

CBD crackdown continues in Indiana even after medical legislation passes

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 16, 2017
Gov. concerned about future public cannabis use in Nevada

Gov. concerned about future public cannabis use in Nevada

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 15, 2017
Medical cannabis patients in Michigan will be left out in the cold come December

Medical cannabis patients in Michigan will be left out in the cold come December

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 14, 2017
Police in Canada ask feds to delay legalizing cannabis

Police in Canada ask feds to delay legalizing cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 14, 2017
Pictured: Customers wait in line for cannabis at a Uruguay pharmacy.

State dispensaries arise in Uruguay after bank retaliation

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 14, 2017
Social sales in Colorado reach record breaking $100 million in July

Social sales in Colorado reach record breaking $100 million in July

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 13, 2017
Dispensaries in Hawaii plan to be cash-free by October

Dispensaries in Hawaii plan to be cash-free by October

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 13, 2017
Pictured: Members of the Kahnawake Tribe attend a yearly powwow

Tribe prepares to create cannabis regulations before nationwide legalization in Canada

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 12, 2017
New law fines Cali. drivers for consuming cannabis in vehicles

New law fines Cali. drivers for consuming cannabis in vehicles

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 12, 2017
Study: High CBD levels in cannabis can counteract negative side-effects of THC

Study: High CBD levels in cannabis can counteract negative side-effects of THC

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 12, 2017
Former NFL player's Las Vegas dispensary flourishes after social cannabis legalization

Former NFL player’s Las Vegas dispensary flourishes after social cannabis legalization

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 12, 2017
Canada will invest quarter-billion into public safety for national cannabis legalization

Canada will invest quarter-billion into public safety for national cannabis legalization

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 12, 2017
Senate panel urges feds to test legal cannabis products nationwide

Senate panel urges feds to test legal cannabis products nationwide

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 11, 2017
Short-term deal extends state medical cannabis protections

Short-term deal extends state medical cannabis protections

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 11, 2017
Ontario plans to have 150 state-run dispensaries by July

Ontario plans to have 150 state-run dispensaries by July

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 11, 2017
Major networks air cannabis commercial for the first time

Major networks air cannabis commercial for the first time

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 9, 2017
Texas issues first medical cannabis license to CBD producer

Texas issues first medical cannabis license to CBD producer

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 8, 2017
Vermont gov creates social cannabis commission to discuss legalization

Vermont gov creates social cannabis commission to discuss legalization

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 8, 2017
Adolescent cannabis consumption rate lowest in 20 years

Adolescent cannabis consumption rate lowest in 20 years

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 7, 2017
New Zealand green lights prescribed CBD and imports, but lacks supplier

New Zealand green lights prescribed CBD and imports, but lacks supplier

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 7, 2017
Update: House committee blocks vote on cannabis amendments

Update: House committee blocks vote on cannabis amendments

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 7, 2017
Cannabis amendments to be heard by house rules committee

Cannabis amendments to be heard by house rules committee

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 7, 2017
Alaska has a record-breaking month in cannabis tax revenue

Alaska has a record-breaking month in cannabis tax revenue

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 6, 2017
Cannabis prices continue to drop in Washington state

Cannabis prices continue to drop in Washington state

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 6, 2017
Colorado university exhibit celebrates cannabis art and science

Colorado university exhibit celebrates cannabis art and science

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 6, 2017
Four years later, medical cannabis cultivation begins in Maryland

Four years later, medical cannabis cultivation begins in Maryland

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 5, 2017
Researchers find no increase in youth cannabis consumption in Washington

Researchers find no increase in youth cannabis consumption in Washington

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 5, 2017
Olivia Newton-John supports medical cannabis as treatment for cancer

Olivia Newton-John supports medical cannabis as treatment for cancer

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 5, 2017
Pictured: Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-California

Rohrabacher calls on fellow Republicans to support protections for medical cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 5, 2017
Newly formed Indian Nation association request meeting with California gov. on social cannabis

Newly formed Indian Nation association request meeting with California gov. on social cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 5, 2017
Lead veterinary organization supports rescheduling of cannabis

Lead veterinary organization supports rescheduling of cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 4, 2017
Pesticide testing now mandatory for all Oregon cannabis

Pesticide testing now mandatory for all Oregon cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 3, 2017
Report expects CBD market to surpass $1 billion in three years

Report expects CBD market to surpass $1 billion in three years

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 1, 2017
Pictured: Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida

Congressman proposes amendment to protect cannabis research

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 1, 2017
Report projects Florida medical cannabis market to hit 1 billion by 2020

Report projects Florida medical cannabis market to hit 1 billion by 2020

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
September 1, 2017
Social cannabis licenses will be issued in California beginning January 1

Social cannabis licenses will be issued in California beginning January 1

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 31, 2017
Social-use cannabis bill approved for New York ballot

Social-use cannabis bill approved for New York ballot

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 31, 2017
Study: regular cannabis consumption leads to lower stress response

Study: regular cannabis consumption leads to lower stress response

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 30, 2017
County assessor goes after AZ cannabis business' unpaid taxes

County assessor goes after AZ cannabis business’ unpaid taxes

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 30, 2017
Update: more licensees will be allowed to distribute cannabis in Nevada

Update: more licensees will be allowed to distribute cannabis in Nevada

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 30, 2017
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback invests in cannabis news publication

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback invests in cannabis news publication

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 29, 2017
Researchers claim poor quality government cannabis complicates research

Researchers claim poor quality government cannabis complicates research

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 29, 2017
Medical cannabis industry in Canada could be global giant

Medical cannabis industry in Canada could be global giant

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 29, 2017
Netflix launched cannabis pop-up with custom strains to promote new show

Netflix launched cannabis pop-up with custom strains to promote new show

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 29, 2017
Application process opens for Denver businesses to allow social cannabis consumption

Application process opens for Denver businesses to allow social cannabis consumption

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 28, 2017
Nevada gaming commission continues to reject cannabis industry

Nevada gaming commission continues to reject cannabis industry

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 28, 2017
Pictured: Hannover Medical School in Hannover, Germany

Study: cannabis can relieve vocal tics and Tourette’s symptoms

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 27, 2017
Largest veterans organizations urges VA to recommend medical cannabis

Largest veterans organizations urges VA to recommend medical cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 26, 2017
Pictured: Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman

Officials respond to AG Sessions’ regulatory concerns in Colorado

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 25, 2017
VA study faces criticism from scientific community

VA study faces criticism from scientific community

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
August 24, 2017
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