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Schumer steps up his federal cannabis legalization efforts alongside two Senators

Schumer steps up his federal cannabis legalization efforts alongside two Senators

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 14, 2022

U.S. lawmakers are being urged by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) to explore the provisions contained in a bill...

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South Africa to speed up regulations for the local cannabis industry

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 14, 2022

Last year, a plan to initiate the launch of South Africa’s cannabis industry was proposed by the South African Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD). However, progress...

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Utah legislature approves measure to treat medical cannabis cards ‘like any other prescription’

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 14, 2022

The Utah Legislature has approved a bill to safeguard government employees from discrimination for using medical cannabis with a legitimate doctor's prescription. After being given the go-ahead by members...

Universities in Canada and the U.S. bag a $1 million cannabis research grant from the NFL

Universities in Canada and the U.S. bag a $1 million cannabis research grant from the NFL

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 12, 2022

On Tuesday, February 1, The National Football League (NFL) sent a shockwave of excitement across the cannabis industry when it confirmed the authorization of $1 million in grants for two university studies.  Each...

New Jersey and New York could miss launch deadlines for adult-use cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 11, 2022

Adult-use cannabis markets are yet to transpire across New York and its competitor New Jersey, despite the fact that the bordering U.S. states both recently legalized the plant for recreational sale and...

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Heavy cannabis consumption by female adults is linked with reduced rates of diabetes

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 11, 2022

A new study that was published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research a little while back theorizes that women adults who heavily consumed cannabis were less likely to be plagued with diabetes-related...

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Illinois State is forced to halt the awarding process for adult-use craft cannabis licenses

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 10, 2022

The Illinois Supreme Court has rejected a plea to grant state officials the authority to select new craft cannabis license winners for the nascent market.  As a direct effect of this, applicants are...

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Montana adult use cannabis sales surpass $12.8 million in launch month

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 9, 2022

The Montana Department of Revenue – an agency tasked with ensuring compliance with state tax guidelines and providing oversight for revenue collection activity and audits – has released the most up-to-date...

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MedMen battles to prevent NY cannabis permit revocation amid a looming $114 million debt deadline

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 8, 2022

Cannabis multistate operator (MSO) MedMen Enterprises is under pressure once again to restore its financial image.  This time, the Los Angeles-based company is working towards meeting a debt deadline,...

Mississippi is the 37th state to pass a medical cannabis legalization measure

Mississippi is the 37th state to pass a medical cannabis legalization measure

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 8, 2022

On February 2, Gov. Tate Reeves signed legislation that legalized medicinal-grade cannabis for state residents.  According to The National Conference of State Legislatures, the move saw Mississippi...

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Cannabis stocks took a trip south in January

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 7, 2022

Amid the realization that hopes are fading for federal cannabis legalization, market traders have acknowledged a loss in the value of U.S. cannabis stocks. Attracting awareness to the issue was AdvisorShares...

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Study: Cannabinol (CBN) may help to shield the brain from neurodegenerative disease

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 31, 2022

Powerful research indicates that one of cannabis’ lesser-known cannabinoids, cannabinol (CBN), may prove effective for warding off and even treating age-related neurodegenerative diseases, including...

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