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Ohio Gov. Proposes Change for Medical Cannabis Program

Ohio Gov. Proposes Change for Medical Cannabis Program

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has proposed a significant change to the state’s medical cannabis program, which would shift regulatory responsibilities away from the Board of Pharmacy. Under the governor’s executive budget plan, the Board of Pharmacy would no longer oversee the state’s medical cannabis dispensaries, with some of its responsibilities transferring to the Department of […]

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South Dakota Poll Voters Open to Cannabis Legalization

South Dakota Poll: Voters Open to Cannabis Legalization

Despite rejecting cannabis reforms last year, a recent poll conducted by the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University suggests that South Dakota voters are now more open to legalizing cannabis for adult use. In 2020, voters had initially approved similar reforms, but the measure was voided by the state Supreme

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Majority of Americans Find Open Cannabis Use Acceptable - Poll

Majority of Americans Find Open Cannabis Use Acceptable – Poll

According to a recent CBS News/YouGov poll, a small majority of Americans find social cannabis use socially acceptable, with 53% of respondents stating they have no issue with open consumption. Additionally, 64% of respondents backed adult-use cannabis legalization, with 73% of Democrats, 53% of Republicans, and 66% of independents supporting the reforms. The poll found

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Nematode Worms Prefer High-Calorie Foods on Cannabis

Nematode Worms Under the Influence of Cannabis Display Munchies-like Behavior, Study Finds

The study provides evidence that cannabis consumption affects the way animals, including humans, behave in response to food. The study’s authors believe that the findings could have implications for the treatment of eating disorders and obesity, as well as for the regulation of the cannabis industry. Shawn Lockery, a University of Oregon Institute of Neuroscience

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CO Cannabis Sales on the Decline

Colorado’s Cannabis Industry Faces Challenges as Sales and Revenue Decline

The latest data from the Colorado Department of Revenue indicates that combined adult use and medical cannabis sales in Colorado have declined by 14.2% in February 2023 compared to the same month last year. Adult-use cannabis sales in the state have declined by 12.7% year-over-year, while medical cannabis sales have fallen by 23.7% year-over-year. Additionally,

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March Marijuana Sales in Michigan reached a record $250 million, According to State data

March Marijuana Sales in Michigan reached a record $250 million, According to State data

State officials say that recreational and medical marijuana sales in Michigan hit a record high in March, with nearly $250 million spent. The adult-use market, which sold $239.8 million worth of marijuana goods last month, accounted for most of these sales. New Cannabis Ventures was the first to report that sales of medical marijuana hit

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Hawaii Attorney General Supports Cannabis Legalization

The Hawaii Attorney General now supports the legalization of marijuana and pledges to work to enact reform within the next year

The attorney general of Hawaii says that her office will no longer be against marijuana legalization. Instead, it will work with lawmakers and other interested parties to help move the change forward. During a committee hearing, Attorney General Anne Lopez (D), who was appointed by the governor in December but still needs to be confirmed

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Chicago Cubs Are the First Major League Baseball Team to Partner with a CBD Brand

Chicago Cubs Are the First Major League Baseball Team to Partner with a CBD Brand

Front Office Sports says that the Chicago Cubs are likely to be the first MLB team to have a CBD sponsor and sell CBD drinks at their stadium. The relationship is between the Cubs and MYND Drinks, which is based in Chicago, Illinois. MYND Drinks has the NSF Certified for Sport designation, which is needed

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Maryland Bans Cannabis Odor Vehicle Searches

Maryland Adopts Legislation Prohibiting Vehicle Searches Based on Marijuana Odor

FOX 5 DC says that lawmakers in Maryland passed a law that says cops can’t search a car just because it smells like marijuana. In the last hours of the state session, Democratic lawmakers also tried to pass a bill that would change the punishment for people caught selling a lot of cannabis. However, Republicans

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Employed Cannabis Consumers plan to take a day off on 420, According to a Survey

40% of Employed Cannabis Consumers plan to take a day off on 4/20, According to a Survey

A recent poll by Ayr Wellness found that 40% of people who work and use cannabis plan to take the day off on April 20. 31% of respondents said that 4/20 is a special day, and 42% of people who use cannabis for medical reasons agreed that it is an important day.  Overall, 23% of

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