“This is a victory for those who wish to disrupt the illicit marketplace and move forward with an above-ground, regulated cannabis marketplace.”
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Colorado: Governor Polis Pardons Thousands with Past Marijuana Convictions
The move comes after Gov. Polis signed separate legislation into law earlier this year granting him the expanded authority to issue such pardons, which took effect this month.
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FBI: Marijuana Arrests Decline Year-Over-Year, But Still Outpace Arrests for All Violent Crimes
The total number of persons arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws declined for the first time in four years, but still outpace arrests for all violent crimes.
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Study: Nearly Thirty Percent of Women Report Having Used Cannabis for Menopause Symptoms
“Current or ever use of cannabis for menopause symptom management was reported by 27 percent of all participants, while an additional 10 percent expressed interest in future use.”
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Democrats’ Latest COVID Relief Package Includes Marijuana Banking Provisions
The latest COVID stimulus package proposed by House leadership maintains provisions permitting licensed cannabis businesses…
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New Jersey: Voter Support Solidly in Favor of Marijuana Legalization Ahead of Ballot Initiative Vote
Seventy-two percent of Democrats, 65 percent of Independents, and 56 percent of Republicans expressed support for the ballot question in the latest poll. Overall, only 29 percent of New Jerseyans opposed the measure.
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Study: Use of Cannabis Long-Term Not Associated with Cognitive Differences in Older Adults
“In this sample of individuals with neuropathic pain, no significant differences were found in cognitive performance between non-MC [medical cannabis] licensed and licensed patients.”
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Survey: Nearly One in Three Migraine Sufferers Have Used Cannabis for Symptom Management, Most Report It to Be Effective
Some 30 percent of migraine patients have used cannabis to mitigate migraine pain. Among these users, 82 percent reported it to be effective at providing migraine relief.
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Renowned Travel Author Rick Steves Urges Voters to Back Marijuana Legalization Initiatives in November
Rick Steves wrote: “I’ve campaigned for marijuana legalization in six different states — Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Maine, Illinois, and Michigan — and in each one, we’ve been successful.
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Renowned Travel Author Rick Steves Urges Voters to Back Marijuana Legalization Initiatives in November
Rick Steves wrote: “I’ve campaigned for marijuana legalization in six different states — Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Maine, Illinois, and Michigan — and in each one, we’ve been successful.
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