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UCLA Plans Rooftop Garden for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

UCLA Plans Rooftop Garden for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

The University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) is set to create a rooftop garden designed for psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions, according to a report from UCLA Health. This innovative proposal aims to transform the eighth floor of the university’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior into a “living laboratory,” says Dr. Helena Hansen, MD, […]

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Oklahoma Court Protects Pregnant Women with Medical Cannabis Cards from Child Neglect Prosecution

Oklahoma Court Protects Pregnant Women with Medical Cannabis Cards from Child Neglect Prosecution

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that women with state-issued medical cannabis cards who consume cannabis while pregnant cannot be prosecuted for child neglect, The Frontier reports. The landmark decision came in the case of Amanda Aguilar, who faced felony child neglect charges in 2020 after her son tested positive for cannabis at birth.

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Discover NECANN's New York Cannabis Convention 2024!

Discover NECANN’s New York Cannabis & Hemp Convention 2024!

Join us for an exciting journey at NECANN’s New York Cannabis & Hemp Convention, happening on October 25-26, 2024, at the NYS Fairgrounds – Center of Progress Building in Syracuse, NY. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the vibrant world of the New York cannabis market. Why Exhibit at NECANN New

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Empowering Michigan's Cannabis Community NECANN's 2024 Michigan Cannabis Convention

Empowering Michigan’s Cannabis Community: NECANN’s 2024 Michigan Cannabis Convention

Are you ready to immerse yourself in Michigan’s thriving cannabis industry? NECANN invites you to join us for our highly anticipated 2024 Michigan Cannabis Convention, taking place on September 20-21 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. At NECANN, we’re not just another cannabis event. We’re committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community that

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Minnesota Earns $10 Million in Taxes from Hemp-Derived THC Products

Minnesota Earns $10 Million in Taxes from Hemp-Derived THC Products

According to a report from MinnPost, the Minnesota Department of Revenue has announced that the state has generated $10,022,635 in tax revenue from hemp-derived THC products since their market launch nearly a year ago. Although Minnesota legalized cannabis use for adults last year, the full adult-use industry is not expected to be operational until 2025.

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Headflyer Brewing Launches On-Tap THC Beverages in Minnesota

Headflyer Brewing Launches On-Tap THC Beverages in Minnesota

Headflyer Brewing, located in northeast Minneapolis, has begun serving hemp-derived, THC-infused beverages on tap, according to a report from CBS News. This offering comes following a newly enacted state regulation effective July 1, which allows such products to be dispensed on tap instead of exclusively in cans. Previously, hemp-derived THC drinks were required to be

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Arkansas Advocates Seek Ballot Initiative for Medical Cannabis Expansion

Arkansas Advocates Seek Ballot Initiative for Medical Cannabis Expansion

Advocates with Arkansans for Patient Access (APA) have submitted more than 111,000 signatures in support of placing an initiative to expand Arkansas’s medical cannabis program on the November ballot, according to a report by 5NEWS. If approved by voters, the ballot initiative would allow registered patients to cultivate medical cannabis at home. It would also

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Florida Poll Majority Backs Cannabis Legalization Constitutional Amendment

Florida Poll: Majority Backs Cannabis Legalization Constitutional Amendment

A recent poll conducted by Florida Politics indicates strong support among Florida voters for a constitutional amendment to legalize adult-use cannabis, with 64% in favor. In Florida, constitutional amendments require a 60% majority to pass into law. The poll highlighted overwhelming support across age demographics, with 100% of respondents aged 18-29 and 82% of voters

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Bipartisan Bill Proposes Federal Cannabis Misdemeanor Expungement

Bipartisan Bill Proposes Federal Cannabis Misdemeanor Expungement

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House aims to establish an expungement mechanism for low-level, non-felony violations of federal cannabis laws. Sponsored by Reps. Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), the Marijuana Misdemeanor Expungement Act seeks to expedite the clearing of non-felony cannabis offenses in the federal system. Rep. Carter highlighted

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Maryland's Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Exceed $1.1 Billion in First Year

Maryland’s Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Exceed $1.1 Billion in First Year

Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) announced a significant milestone as the state’s total cannabis sales surpassed $1.1 billion during the first year of its adult-use market, according to a report from Tri-State Alert. The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) revealed that since the launch of adult-use cannabis sales on July 1, 2023, the market has seen

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