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New Poll Finds Highest Support Ever for Weed Legalization
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New Poll Finds Highest Support Ever for Weed Legalization

A majority of Republican voters favor legal marijuana. Sadly, a majority of Republicans in Congress remain opposed.
dispensaries.com | 3 min read
Seth Rogen Teams Up With Evan Goldberg to Launch New Cannabis Brand
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Seth Rogen Teams Up With Evan Goldberg to Launch New Cannabis Brand

Rogan, famous for portraying stoners in the movies, is a cannabis advocate and entrepreneur in real life.
Debra Borchardt | 3 min read
This Week in Weed: Not in New Jersey!
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This Week in Weed: Not in New Jersey!

New Jersey says no, Canada's New Tax, and a huge Pharmacy sells CBD.
Conrad Martin | 2 min read
NFL Considers Options for Medical Use of Marijuana
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NFL Considers Options for Medical Use of Marijuana

The NFL has been hidebound about players using pot for pain, but federal law makes it tough for the league to lighten up.
dispensaries.com | 4 min read
We Need to Clear the Smoke About Cannabis in the Workplace
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We Need to Clear the Smoke About Cannabis in the Workplace

Legal weed is a real thing, so why aren't you talking about it with your team?
Ben Crudo | 6 min read
Legalization Stalls In New Jersey Legislature
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Legalization Stalls In New Jersey Legislature

The vote on a bill to legalize marijuana for adults was cancelled when it became apparent it would be defeated.
Peter Page | 3 min read
The UN Is Moving Toward Ending Decades of International Cannabis Prohibition
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The UN Is Moving Toward Ending Decades of International Cannabis Prohibition

America and the entire world is waking up to the promise of cannabis and tiring of prohibition.
Dean Rocco and Tiffany Gruenberg | 9 min read
Harvest Buys Verano to Solidify Market Position Post-Prohibition (Whenever That Happens)
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Harvest Buys Verano to Solidify Market Position Post-Prohibition (Whenever That Happens)

The biggest cannabis companies aren't big compared to the companies poised to enter the market if and when federal prohibition ends.
Patrick Wagner | 7 min read
7 Reasons Legal Cannabis Is a Recession-Proof Industry
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7 Reasons Legal Cannabis Is a Recession-Proof Industry

Whether you regard legal weed as medicine or a vice, it's a great business in good times and a good business in hard times.
Jeremy Carr | 4 min read
Sunday Scaries Takes a Novel Approach to CBD
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Sunday Scaries Takes a Novel Approach to CBD

The startup's story-based marketing crafts the 'why' behind CBD gummies.
Entrepreneur Store | 2 min read
5 Other Uses for Hemp You May Not Know About
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5 Other Uses for Hemp You May Not Know About

Hemp-derived CBD gets all the love in the media, but the plant is remarkably versatile.
Everything Hemp USA | 3 min read
Curaleaf Signs Distribution Deal With CVS for Hemp Products
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Curaleaf Signs Distribution Deal With CVS for Hemp Products

The long anticipated move of cannabis products into mainstream stores is underway.
2 min read
Can You Trust What's in Your Weed?
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Can You Trust What's in Your Weed?

The time has come for cannabis companies to give consumers the full transparency they deserve.
Robert Galarza | 4 min read
Alaska Becomes First State to Legalize 'Cannabis Cafes'
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Alaska Becomes First State to Legalize 'Cannabis Cafes'

A new law allows dispensaries to maintain a separate area where people can smoke what they buy.
dispensaries.com | 3 min read
Florida Finally Allows Actual Marijuana Flower in Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
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Florida Finally Allows Actual Marijuana Flower in Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

A new law is likely to result in many millions of dollars in sales to patients who have been denied whole flower.
Jeffrey L. Smith | 5 min read