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U.S. research indicates teens smoke less in states that have legalized medical cannabis

U.S. research indicates teens smoke less in states that have legalized medical cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 28, 2019

A new study published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse should put parents' worries at ease, should they be concerned about their young trying the plant in some form. Based on the results...

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Maryland looks to medical cannabis as potential treatment to combat rise in opioid-related deaths

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 28, 2019

A rising number of medical cannabis patient advocates and physicians are admitting that weed-based treatments should be added to the list of available treatment options for opioid addiction under Maryland's...

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Sen. Kamala Harris advocates federal cannabis legalization

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 28, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate and Sen. Kamala Harris, D-California has announced her support for federal cannabis legalization. Admitting to having “inhaled” cannabis during a recent interview...

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Following recent victories, MedMen faces some legal setbacks

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 28, 2019

A job listing was posted back in November by one of California's biggest cannabis retailers, MedMen. The role for a crisis management planning manager seems somewhat prophetic now, what with the company...

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4164042-u-s-government-made-marijuana-stocks-top-priority-investors

Weed and fizzy drinks are being eyed up on Wall Street

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 24, 2019

Cannabis is a hot topic on Wall Street right now, where three cannabis stocks are currently trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). However, it’s not just weed that’s expected to shake up the...

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Demand soars 76 percent for cannabis jobs, which pay 11 percent more than median U.S. salary

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 23, 2019

Looking for a cannabis job? Then you're in luck, because cannabis job postings climbed 76 percent between December 2017 and December 2018. In fact, according to Glassdoor, 1,512 roles were posted on...

https://www.thelaughinggrass.com/medical-marijuana-laws-changing-around-world/

These three global cannabis companies are dabbling beyond U.S. borders

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 21, 2019

The competition is heating up for cannabis industry players. Investors are predicted to funnel more than $16 billion into the industry this year, according to senior economist and vice president at...

Petitions for Mississippi's 2020 ballot pushing medical cannabis legalization in the right direction

Petitions for Mississippi’s 2020 ballot pushing medical cannabis legalization in the right direction

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 21, 2019

Politicians and medical experts in Mississippi are attempting to get medical cannabis on the 2020 ballot. At the current time, medical cannabis is restricted to patients in the form of CBD oil products. Although...

State senators in Nebraska file ballot initiative to legalize medical cannabis

State senators in Nebraska file ballot initiative to legalize medical cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 21, 2019

Cannabis advocates in Nebraska are eagerly awaiting the outcome of a ballot initiative filed earlier this month. If passed, it will enable state residents to vote on medical cannabis legalization. The...

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Recreational cannabis bill in New Mexico would impose 9 percent retail tax

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 20, 2019

Cannabis advocates in New Mexico have been focusing on the potential economic windfall that the U.S. state stands to receive if weed is legalized and taxed. Currently, weed still infiltrates the black...

https://www.equities.com/news/ancillary-businesses-are-helping-the-cannabis-industry-explode-with-growth

Experts say Canada’s legal cannabis shortages may last years

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 20, 2019

Four months following the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada stores are running dry of their supplies. According to an industry expert, Canada's weed supply shortage could last for as long...

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Denver’s Cannabis policy director divulges details of operating America’s first legal recreational market

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 20, 2019

Denver, Colorado's capital and largest city, boasts the biggest concentration of recreational cannabis stores in the state. Since launching adult-use cannabis sales back in 2014, the director of Denver’s...

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