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Congress is on the cusp of regulating cannabis like alcohol

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 11, 2019

Cannabis could soon be eradicated from Schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act, after bill H.R. 420 was put in front of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives. The "420 bill" would...

World Health Organizations suggests reclassification of cannabis under international treaties

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

The World Health Organization (WHO) wants to remove whole-plant cannabis and its key derivatives such as cannabis resin from Schedule IV of a 1961 drug convention signed by many countries from all across...

Florida governor wants to eradicate vertical integration from licensed cannabis operators statewide

Florida governor wants to eradicate vertical integration from licensed cannabis operators statewide

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

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared his plans to drop a predecessor pleading against the legalization of cannabis flower for medical cannabis patients. DeSantis also has plans to eradicate vertical...

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Massachusetts Cannabis Commission launches group to deal with social cannabis consumption

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 5, 2019

We're on the brink of social cannabis establishments being licensed to open their doors in Massachusetts. Of course, with such a new culture being introduced to the Bay State, social cannabis consumption...

Nevada Governor signs order to create cannabis board advisory panel

Nevada Governor signs order to create cannabis board advisory panel

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 5, 2019

Nevada is known for being a gaming hotspot and, since recreational cannabis legalization was enacted on July 1, 2017, it has also emerged as a destination for cannabis tourism. Now, with Nevada Governor...

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New study on cannabis and autism backs parents’ longtime claims

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 5, 2019

A new study out of Israel has demonstrated fresh evidence to support claims that cannabis could be relied on as a treatment for autism. Cannabis research was approved in the country back in 2007. Published...

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Study suggests nearly half of patients stop using Benzodiazepine after medical cannabis treatment

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 4, 2019

Scientists seem to be quite on the grasp of something in regards to combatting the opioid crisis with cannabis. A company called Aleafia Health has published the world's first-ever study reporting...

Cannabis cafes are coming to Massachusetts

Cannabis cafes are coming to Massachusetts

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 4, 2019

Massachusetts looks set to be the next place on the U.S. map to introduce on-site social cannabis consumption in the form of social cannabis cafes. Based on a recent report, an independent panel of...

Khiron enters Uruguay cannabis market with an acquisition valued at $13.7 million

Khiron enters Uruguay cannabis market with an acquisition valued at $13.7 million

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 4, 2019

Khiron Life Sciences has signed a binding LOI to purchase 100 percent of NettaGrowth, valued at $13.7 million.  This is a big deal for cannabis in South America because it means that Khiron has become...

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Pennsylvania governor changes opinion on adult-use cannabis legalization

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 31, 2019

One of the most populous states in the nation could soon become cannabis-friendly, after Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf declared that the issue of legal weed will be tackled in a number of forthcoming legislative...

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NFL Super Bowl won’t run this cannabis ad

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 31, 2019

Advertising with Super Bowl on the infamous football Sundays presents the pinnacle of opportunity for brands to be seen and taken seriously by a large audience. Unfortunately, for one cannabis company,...

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Weed website offering federal workers access to cannabis after shutdown

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 31, 2019

Federal workers who reside in cannabis-restricted regions can rejoice because a website called BudTrader is presenting federal employees with an opportunity to get their hands on medicinal-grade bud. Claiming...

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