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New study finds legal cannabis states see lower rates of workers’ compensation claims

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 15, 2021

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Cincinnati Ash Blue College and Temple University hypothesizes that medical cannabis legalization results in less workers’ compensation claims.  Moreover,...

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Five legal medical cannabis markets stand to significantly benefit from reform efforts in 2021

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 15, 2021

The United States economy could seriously swell in 2021, what with numerous medical cannabis-friendly U.S. states primed to pass groundbreaking medical cannabis laws this year.  Aside from the promising...

Rhode Island Senate leaders suggest legalizing recreational cannabis with 20 percent tax rate

Rhode Island Senate leaders suggest legalizing recreational cannabis with 20 percent tax rate

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 14, 2021

On Thursday, March 11, the governor of Rhode Island revealed his budget proposal for the 2022 fiscal year. Contained in his proposal was an in-depth plan for cannabis legalization in the state — RI H5555...

Study suggests that most CBD-rich hemp plants are genetically 90 percent cannabis

Study suggests that most CBD-rich hemp plants are genetically 90 percent cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 12, 2021

Researchers from the University of Minnesota have published new findings pertaining to the genetics of CBD-rich plants. CBD (cannabidiol) is the primary non-psychoactive cannabinoid produced by cannabis...

Cannabis study brings hope for patients with treatment-resistant fibromyalgia

Cannabis study brings hope for patients with treatment-resistant fibromyalgia

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 12, 2021

New data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research has reconfirmed the green plant's suitability as a natural form of therapy for refractory fibromyalgia. Carried out in Ponderano, Italy, the recent...

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Biden’s DOJ lawyers side with IRS on 280E cannabis tax quandary

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 12, 2021

A U.S. Supreme Court cannabis petition has received an opinion from the Biden administration. This is the first time that, under the new administration, the U.S. Department of Justice has commented on...

Attorney General nominee Garland demonstrates favorable stance to cannabis

Attorney General nominee Garland demonstrates favorable stance to cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 12, 2021

Cannabis is one step closer to becoming a federally legal substance in the United States, what with Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland primed to push things in the right direction. Well, that...

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Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth submits $2 billion shelf prospectus

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 12, 2021

Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth has just filed the largest shelf prospectus ever to be recorded in the legal weed industry; not only in the Great White North but also, across the rest of the flourishing...

Virginia Legislature approves measure allowing dispensaries to serve medical cannabis

Virginia Legislature approves measure allowing dispensaries to serve medical cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 12, 2021

Legislation to amend Virginia's medical cannabis access law has been approved by the House of Delegates and Senate lawmakers. According to the details of House Bill 2218 and Senate Bill 1333, the production...

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Canadian cannabis company Tilray reports net losses of $271 million in 2020

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 28, 2021

Major Canadian cannabis producer Tilray has published its net losses for 2020. The Nanaimo, British Columbia-based company is proud to announce that its annual losses were cut to $271 million last year.  Comparatively,...

Wisconsin governor introduces medical and recreational cannabis legalization plan

Wisconsin governor introduces medical and recreational cannabis legalization plan

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 28, 2021

On Wednesday, February 16, the Governor of Wisconsin unveiled his budget plan to legalize both medical and recreational cannabis statewide. The legal framework for cannabis reform was attached to his proposal. “The...

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Oklahoma medical cannabis sales exceed $800 million for 2020

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 28, 2021

Oklahoma's medical cannabis industry reached a whole new realm of success last year, when revenue accrued through the state's legal program exceeded $831 million. In comparison with sales figures from...

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