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Debate Over Gun Ownership Rights for Marijuana Users in Fifth Circuit Court

Cannabis News, Cannabis And Culture, Cannabis Business / By kushmediagroup

Lawyers faced off in the Fifth Circuit Court over the federal government’s authority to disarm individuals who use marijuana. The Department of Justice (DOJ) argued that a person’s recent marijuana use is sufficient to disqualify them from legally possessing a firearm. However, judges expressed skepticism about this interpretation, referring to a recent ruling within the […]

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New Hampshire’s Bill for Second Medical Marijuana Cultivation Location Falls Short

Cannabis News, Cannabis In Politics / By kushmediagroup

An effort in New Hampshire to revive a bill that would have allowed medical marijuana operators to establish second cultivation locations—including in greenhouses—fell short. The House of Representatives successfully voted to override Governor Chris Sununu’s veto of HB 1581, but later in the day, the Senate opted to sustain the veto. The votes occurred during

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Study Reveals Low Utilization of Government Sources for Cannabis Information

Cannabis News, Cannabis In Science & Health / By kushmediagroup

A recent study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research highlights that government sources are the least likely resource utilized by individuals seeking information about cannabis, with only 4.7% of respondents indicating they relied on these channels. The survey included 1,161 participants, of whom 27% reported consuming cannabis in the past year. The findings show

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California Cannabis Cafes to Serve Food, Drinks, and Host Performances Starting 2025

Cannabis News, Cannabis Business / By kushmediagroup

In a groundbreaking move for the cannabis industry, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will allow cannabis cafes to serve food, beverages, and host live performances. The legislation, authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D), marks a significant step in the state’s cannabis landscape and will take effect on January 1, 2025. This new

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USDA Imposes New Restrictions on Services for Marijuana Businesses

Cannabis News, Cannabis Business / By kushmediagroup

A recent rule published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) introduces additional restrictions on companies providing services to marijuana businesses. Specifically, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has determined that participants in its government loan guarantee program, known as OneRD, cannot receive income from marijuana operations. The new regulation clarifies that lenders are ineligible to

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Ohio Adult-Use Sales Surpass $76.2 Million in Less Than Two Months

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Ohio’s adult-use dispensaries have seen a rapid surge in sales, with over $76.2 million worth of products sold since the market launched in August, according to the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC). In under two months, dispensaries across the state have sold 8,813 pounds of plant material and 1,187,395 units of manufactured products. Sales growth

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Judge Allows Parts of Nebraska Medical Cannabis Petition Lawsuit to Proceed

Cannabis News, Cannabis In Politics / By kushmediagroup

A judge in Lancaster County, Nebraska, is allowing portions of a lawsuit challenging two medical cannabis legalization petitions to proceed, while dismissing other claims. According to a report by WOWT, Judge Susan Strong ruled last week that while the petitions met the state’s “single-subject” rule and included sufficient information about their sponsors, the claim that

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Vermont Regulators Pause New Cannabis Retail and Cultivation License Applications

Cannabis News, Cannabis Legalization / By kushmediagroup

Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board has temporarily paused the acceptance of new retail and tier two cultivation license applications, WCAX reports. The decision, aimed at addressing the growing issue of retail saturation, comes as the state’s cannabis market faces numerous challenges. Board Chair James Pepper highlighted several issues plaguing the industry, including the inability to secure

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New Study Reveals Marijuana Enhances Music Enjoyment

Cannabis News, Cannabis And Culture, Cannabis In Science & Health / By kushmediagroup

A recent study conducted by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University has revealed that marijuana can significantly enhance the enjoyment of music, corroborating a common observation among cannabis consumers. The study concluded that “the impact of cannabis on the auditory experience may be overall enhanced” compared to sober listening. The research involved a group of 104

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New Study Reveals Potential of Cannabis Oil in Promoting Skin Wound Healing

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A recent scientific review published in the journal Pharmaceutics indicates that cannabis oil may play a significant role in promoting the healing of skin wounds. The report, authored by researchers from universities in India and Thailand, explores the oil’s ability to reduce harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS) that contribute to tissue damage during the healing

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