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The DEA wants to boost cannabis production for research purposes

The DEA wants a total of 2,450,000 grams of cannabis to be cultivated next year in a bid "to meet the country's medical, scientific, research, industrial, and export needs for the year and for the establishment of reserve stocks."
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 28, 2018

A total of 30 U.S. states have officially given cannabis the green light, with Oklahoma being the most recent state to legalize the green plant for medical use. Despite this, cannabis is still deemed to...

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Cannabis bureau considers changing Prop 64 rules to permit cannabis delivery services in California

The revised proposal would permit “cannabis delivery anywhere in the state, regardless of conflicting local regulations or bans."
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 28, 2018

Cannabis delivery could soon be made available in cities that have banned it. Prop 64 revisions are being considered by the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), but not everybody is happy at the prospect...

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Constellation Brands invests $4 billion in Canopy Growth and stocks skyrocket

After the deal between was confirmed between Constellation Brands and Canopy Growth, Canopy’s NYSE-listed shares soared 30 percent
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 27, 2018

Alcohol corporation Constellation Brands Inc. has recently announced a deal that has sent a ripple of excitement across the cannabis and alcohol industries. On Wednesday, August 15, Constellation Brands...

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Cannabis TV show presents “ganjapreneurs” with investment opportunities

An impressive $18 million was generously funded by investors during the initial two seasons of the cannabis TV show
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 23, 2018

What was once dubbed a “gateway drug” has finally got a new name for itself. The cannabis plant is gradually becoming one of the most potent medical powerhouses on the planet, not to mention a...

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Bill introduced to allow veterans to use medical cannabis

According to Crist, H.R. 6589 has already garnered support from multifarious cannabis advocacy groups
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 22, 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist has publicly proposed a new bill that will grant veterans the opportunity to receive medical cannabis treatments. The bill (H.R. 6589) will prevent veteran patients from...

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Cannabis industry campaign donations grow in New Mexico

So far this year, New Mexico politicians have received $24,200 from the UltraHealth CEO and his other companies
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 22, 2018

Cannabis is emerging as a popular source of campaign contributions in New Mexico, according to recent data from the state’s Campaign Finance Information System and the National Institute on Money in...

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Congress plans to legalize hemp in the U.S.

The hemp industry racks up $688 million in the U.S. on an annual basis, but supply currently comes from Canada
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 19, 2018
The hemp industry racks up $688 million in the U.S. on an annual basis, but supply currently comes from Canada
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Cannabis legalization in Canada might dismantle the medical cannabis system

The number of medical cannabis authorizations and prescriptions seem to have dropped in cannabis-friendly jurisdictions
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 18, 2018

Cannabis legalization in Canada will be enacted on October 17, 2018. When this eagerly anticipated day comes, doctors in the North American country hope that Canada's medical cannabis system will eventually...

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Heir to Wrigley Chewing Gum invests in the cannabis industry

William “Beau” Wrigley Jr. II , who served as Executive Chairman of the Board at Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, will now assume his new position as chair of Surterra's board
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 17, 2018

The global cannabis industry is booming. According to GrandViewResearch, it will grow at a CAGR of 34.6% from 2018-2025. By 2024, the industry will be valued at a whopping $63.5 billion. Cannabis could...

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Cannabis stocks: Tilray begins IPO after NASDAQ application

The Canadian cannabis producer will not be listed on any Canadian stock exchanges
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 17, 2018

Tilray, a Canadian medical cannabis producer, has instituted an initial public offering (IPO) after it's NASDAQ listing application. The company joins a number of other cannabis stocks on the prominent...

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New cannabis breathalyzer could prevent drugged-driving

Expect to see Hound Labs’ new cannabis breathalyzer being used by law enforcement this fall
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 17, 2018

New York is inching closer to legalizing recreational cannabis and in the midst of this, a new cannabis breathalyzer is being unveiled. The unique law enforcement device is designed to detect traces of...

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North America’s medical and recreational cannabis markets will soar, data suggests

Cannabis in North America is gaining prominence due to increasing acceptance of the drug
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 17, 2018

ResearchAndMarkets.com has added a report about North America’s legal cannabis industry to its offering. The report is titled "North America Cannabis: New Markets, Competitors and Opportunities: 2018-2026...

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