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Ohio State Medical Board rejects autism and anxiety as qualifying conditions for cannabis

Ohio State Medical Board rejects autism and anxiety as qualifying conditions for cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 25, 2020

Cannabis regulators have put forward a recommendation to bulk up the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis in Ohio. Cachexia – otherwise known as "wasting syndrome" – could soon be included...

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Illinois scooped a record-breaking $44 million from recreational cannabis sales in May

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 25, 2020

Coronavirus-related social distancing measures were expected to impede growth of recreational cannabis sales in Illinois but interestingly, residents snapped up more than $34 million worth of legal weed...

Relaunch of Massachusetts' adult-use cannabis industry was anticlimactic

Relaunch of Massachusetts’ adult-use cannabis industry was anticlimactic

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 25, 2020

Towards the end of May, recreational cannabis consumers in Massachusetts experienced some respite from dispensary closures. It was on May 25 that a tedious two-month shutdown came to an end. However, revenue...

100 black people to become millionaires through former NBA forward's cannabis incubator program

100 black people to become millionaires through former NBA forward’s cannabis incubator program

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 25, 2020

Former professional basketball player Albert Harrington, "Al,"  is taking strides towards black entrepreneurship. The 40-year-old cannabis company CEO recently told CNBC that he intends on helping 100...

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Canopy’s recreational cannabis segment is struggling

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 22, 2020

Canadian cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp., is on a mission to restructure its business plan after suffering a CAD$1.3 billion (USD $944 million) blow to its finances. Based on a recent earnings report...

Cannabis during pregnancy doesn't affect cognitive development, say university researchers

Cannabis during pregnancy doesn’t affect cognitive development, say university researchers

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 19, 2020

The topic of using cannabis during pregnancy, as well as the potential effects of prenatal cannabis exposure, has been a heated one. Self-confessed mothers have outspokenly declared their consumption habits...

Nevada secretary of state’s office reviewing Sisolak’s illegal MedMen campaign donations

Nevada secretary of state’s office reviewing Sisolak’s illegal MedMen campaign donations

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 19, 2020

Was Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak on the receiving end of illegal campaign donations from MedMen Enterprises? Claims of this nature are currently being evaluated by the Nevada secretary of state’s office....

Joe Biden wants more medical cannabis research, included in racial justice plan

Joe Biden wants more medical cannabis research, included in racial justice plan

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 16, 2020

People who suffer from disabilities in the United States could be one step closer to having their medical cannabis needs satisfied. Former vice president and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee...

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Adult-use cannabis legalization initiatives in Arkansas will refocus efforts on 2020 ballot

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 15, 2020

A revitalized campaign initiative to legalize cannabis in Arkansas could see voters take action during the 2020 ballot. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the process of collecting signatures...

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Oklahoma medical cannabis sales hit record high for fourth consecutive month

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 15, 2020

For the fourth month in a row this year, the medical cannabis industry in Oklahoma is paving the way for record-high sales. According to state-published data focused on April's success, dispensaries harvested...

Bills to expand medical cannabis access in Louisiana are awaiting Governor's approval

Bills to expand medical cannabis access in Louisiana are awaiting Governor’s approval

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 15, 2020

Recently, a number of medical cannabis bills have been sent to the desk of Louisiana's Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards. If approved, the bills would expand patients' access to medical cannabis across...

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Multistate cannabis firm Acreage Holdings raises $60 million as part of restructuring plan

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 11, 2020

Acreage Holdings has secured agreements that will help the cannabis multistate operator to raise $60 million. Based on the details of a press release published on Monday, June 1, the money will be used...

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