breaking cannabis news

CO: Collateral Impact: Study finds Colorado marijuana dispensaries are giving bad advice to pregnant women - Colorado Springs Gazette, News
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gazette - Marijuana Marijuana use by Colorado teens is decreasing. (Fri Jun 22 16:03:05 2018 PDT) [also gazette12083]

CO: Marijuana use by Colorado teens is decreasing, federal report says - Colorado Springs Gazette, News
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gazette - Marijuana use by Colorado teens is decreasing. (Fri Jun 22 16:03:05 2018 PDT)

TOP: Psychedelic rock concerts at Freedom Park, Charlotte, NC in 1968. - Charlotte Observer
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charlotteobserver - (US) Too) The young man was talking about marijuana. (Fri Jun 22 14:10:20 2018 PDT)

TOP: From extortion to sex exploitation, South Florida facilities holding migrant kids have faced problems - Sun Sentinel
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sun-sentinel - (US) Franky Santos, a youth care worker at the facility, told a Miami judge this week he was hired to watch children at the shelter, despite having a felony marijuana charge on his record and being in drug court, according to a (Fri Jun 22 14:09:38 2018 PDT)

TOP: Columbus, Indiana, marijuana package sent to 'wrong address' - The Kansas City Star
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kansascity - (US) Marijuana package sent to 'wrong address' ! The Kansas City Star 10 pounds of pot was sent to 'wrong address.'. (Fri Jun 22 14:07:26 2018 PDT)

TOP: Adams, Rogers clash over Anne Arundel opioid policy, prosecutor training - Baltimore Sun
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baltimoresun - (US) Saying programs such as Safe Stations b which turned fire stations and police stations into veritable resource centers for people looking for help with drug addiction b have helped bring down crime. (Fri Jun 22 14:06:30 2018 PDT)

UK: Fabio Aguiar jailed for selling cannabis to child - Crime - Norwich Evening News
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eveningnews24 - (US) Cannabis dealer caught selling drugs to 14-year-old boy in Norwich alleyway jailed The defendant was arrested and his account was he had been out to purchase weed. (Fri Jun 22 10:20:37 2018 PDT)

TOP: Pot of Gold: Tycoons and others are in frenzied race to win Pa. medical marijuana licenses - Philly
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philly - (US) Pot of Gold: Tycoons and others are in frenzied race to win Pa. medical marijuana licenses - Philly Cannabis Coverage Pot of Gold: Tycoons and others are in frenzied race to win Pa. medical marijuana licenses Tuttleman at his medical marijuana growing facility. (Fri Jun 22 14:04:46 2018 PDT)

TOP: Pa. approves 16 industrial hemp research projects - Philly
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philly - (US) Maxatawny Township will evaluate potential benefits of industrial hemp both as a cash crop and as a tool for weed control and soil health. (Fri Jun 22 14:04:46 2018 PDT)

TOP: He gave a $125k gift to Jefferson, expecting it would help get a marijuana growing license. Was it pay-to-play? - Philly
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philly - (US) S novel marijuana research program are citing Mallory’. S payment to Jefferson as evidence of what they say is a form of infecting the state’. Arrangements between universities and marijuana companies are still in flux. —. (Fri Jun 22 14:04:46 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Pot to be legal by mid-September after senators pass pot legalization bill
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weyburnreview - OTTAWA b Canadians will be able to legally purchase and consume recreational marijuana by mid-September at the latest after the Senate voted Tuesday to lift almost a century-old prohibition on cannabis. (Fri Jun 22 02:45:31 2018 PDT) [also nationalpost16165]

CANADA: Construction and staff training underway in P.E.I. in preparation for legal cannabis - Local - News - The Journal Pioneer
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journalpioneer - (US) Construction and staff training underway in P.E.I. in preparation for legal cannabis ! Local ! News ! The Journal Pioneer Construction and staff training underway in P.E.I. in preparation for legal cannabis Renovations have begun at 85D Belvedere Ave. for Charlottetownb s first provincially owned marijuana dispensary. - Tony Davis Renovations have begun at 85D Belvedere Ave. for Charlottetownb s first provinc... (Fri Jun 22 02:18:57 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Neo-Nazis think marijuana legalization is a Jewish conspiracy
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cjnews - Neo-Nazis think marijuana legalization is a Jewish conspiracy Spotlights Neo-Nazis think marijuana legalization is a Jewish conspiracy The Shabbat Table b b Gluten-Free Queenb Shares Fabulous Fatherb s Day Dishes Spotlights Neo-Nazis think marijuana legalization is a Jewish conspiracy Earlier this week. (Fri Jun 22 02:05:45 2018 PDT)

AK: Alaska Journal - Sitka Police chief named to marijuana board
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alaskajournal - Sitka Police Chief Jeff Ankerfelt was named to the Alaska Marijuana Control Board on May 24. (Thu Jun 21 18:07:59 2018 PDT)

CO: Inside Business - CBDepot opens downtown - Estes Park Trail-Gazette
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eptrail - (US) "We also have CBD water and CBD vaporizers. CBD pet treats are sold at CBDepot. ( Cannabidiol. Or CBD is a cannabis extract deriving from a hemp plant. (Fri Jun 22 16:06:09 2018 PDT)

TOP: Pa. approves 16 industrial hemp research projects - Philly
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philly - (US) Maxatawny Township will evaluate potential benefits of industrial hemp both as a cash crop and as a tool for weed control and soil health. (Fri Jun 22 14:04:46 2018 PDT)

TOP: Hemp takes root in Pa. for the first time in 80 years - Philly
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philly - (US) Hemp takes root in Pa. for the first time in 80 years - Philly Cannabis Coverage Hemp takes root in Pa. for the first time in 80 years ... (Fri Jun 22 14:04:46 2018 PDT)

TOP: He gave a $125k gift to Jefferson, expecting it would help get a marijuana growing license. Was it pay-to-play? - Philly
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philly - (US) S novel marijuana research program are citing Mallory’. S payment to Jefferson as evidence of what they say is a form of infecting the state’. Arrangements between universities and marijuana companies are still in flux. —. (Fri Jun 22 14:04:46 2018 PDT)

OH: US could back first pot-derived medicine, and some are worried -- The Daily Reporter
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thedailyreporteronline - Some are worried –. Some are worried Alex Inman holds a bottle of THC-infused oil used to treat his teenage son. Some are worried COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo. b A British pharmaceutical company is getting closer to a decision on whether the U.S government will approve the first prescription drug derived from the marijuana plant. Parents who for years have used cannabis to treat severe forms of epilepsy in their ch... (Thu Jun 21 08:46:52 2018 PDT)

OR: Ecology curtails water rights as Western Washington dries - Washington - Capital Press
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capitalpress - (US) Cannabis testing reveals biopesticide contamination Washington’s second hemp year off to slow start ... (Wed Jun 20 21:19:10 2018 PDT)

OR: Washington's second hemp year off to slow start - Washington - Capital Press
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capitalpress - (US) S second hemp year off to slow start The Evergreen state likely will have fewer acres of hemp this year than last. (Wed Jun 20 21:19:10 2018 PDT)

medical marijuana news

CO: Inside Business - CBDepot opens downtown - Estes Park Trail-Gazette
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eptrail - (US) "We also have CBD water and CBD vaporizers. CBD pet treats are sold at CBDepot. ( Cannabidiol. Or CBD is a cannabis extract deriving from a hemp plant. (Fri Jun 22 16:06:09 2018 PDT)

TOP: Medical pot dispensary opens in Holly Hill, becomes 3rd in Volusia - News - Daytona Beach News-Journal Online - Daytona Beach, FL
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news-journalonline - (US) Medical pot dispensary opens in Holly Hill, becomes 3rd in Volusia - News - Daytona Beach News-Journal Online - Daytona Beach, FL Medical pot dispensary opens in Holly Hill, becomes 3rd in Volusia - News - Daytona Beach News-Journal Online - Daytona Beach, FL Medical pot dispensary opens in Holly Hill, becomes 3rd in Volusia Medical pot dispensary opens... (Fri Jun 22 14:24:03 2018 PDT)

TOP: NYPD will start using summonses, not arrests, for marijuana - The Morning Call
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mcall - (US) NYPD will start using summonses. For marijuana - The Morning Call NYPD will start using summonses. Arizona voters were literally split evenly on the issue of allowing marijuana use for medical purposes. (Fri Jun 22 14:22:57 2018 PDT)

TOP: The Oklahoman
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Argue the decision to prescribe marijuana will be left in the hands of physicians. (Fri Jun 22 14:13:13 2018 PDT)

TOP: Lifestyle - Sun Sentinel
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sun-sentinel - (US) National Selfie Day is June 21, and in that spirit, we gathered several popular spots for tourists and residents to take a digital self portrait. Each Friday from 9 to 11:30 a.m., WTVJ-Ch. 6b s morning personalities will be visiting popular Miami-Dade and Broward spots in a news van to give away free coffee and pastries including pastelitos and croquetas. ... (Fri Jun 22 14:09:38 2018 PDT)

TOP: Pot of Gold: Tycoons and others are in frenzied race to win Pa. medical marijuana licenses - Philly
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philly - (US) Pot of Gold: Tycoons and others are in frenzied race to win Pa. medical marijuana licenses - Philly Cannabis Coverage Pot of Gold: Tycoons and others are in frenzied race to win Pa. medical marijuana licenses Tuttleman at his medical marijuana growing facility. (Fri Jun 22 14:04:46 2018 PDT)

TOP: Pa. approves 16 industrial hemp research projects - Philly
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philly - (US) Maxatawny Township will evaluate potential benefits of industrial hemp both as a cash crop and as a tool for weed control and soil health. (Fri Jun 22 14:04:46 2018 PDT)

cannabis dispensary news

CO: Inside Business - CBDepot opens downtown - Estes Park Trail-Gazette
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eptrail - (US) "We also have CBD water and CBD vaporizers. CBD pet treats are sold at CBDepot. ( Cannabidiol. Or CBD is a cannabis extract deriving from a hemp plant. (Fri Jun 22 16:06:09 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Construction and staff training underway in P.E.I. in preparation for legal cannabis - Local - News - The Journal Pioneer
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journalpioneer - (US) Construction and staff training underway in P.E.I. in preparation for legal cannabis ! Local ! News ! The Journal Pioneer Construction and staff training underway in P.E.I. in preparation for legal cannabis Renovations have begun at 85D Belvedere Ave. for Charlottetownb s first provincially owned marijuana dispensary. - Tony Davis Renovations have begun at 85D Belvedere Ave. for Charlottetownb s first provinc... (Fri Jun 22 02:18:57 2018 PDT)

TOP: Border separations could have traumatic impact on children, doctors say - Baltimore Sun
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baltimoresun - (US) Medical marijuana dispensary opens in Mount Vernon, co-owned by Hopkins medical professor Medical marijuana dispensary opens in Mount Vernon, co-owned by Hopkins med... (Thu Jun 21 14:06:39 2018 PDT)

OR: CANNABIS - yes or no? - Nugget Newspaper - Sisters, Oregon News, Events, Classifieds - Sisters, Oregon
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nuggetnews - (US) CANNABIS - yes or no? - Nugget Newspaper - Sisters, Oregon News, Events, Classifieds - Sisters, Oregon CANNABIS - yes or no? Four years ago, in November 2014, Sisters voted narrowly to permit marijuana dispensaries to open for business, as did the... (Wed Jun 20 22:15:05 2018 PDT) [also nuggetnews7651]

FL: First local cannabis dispensary opens in Fort Walton Beach
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wjhg - (US) First local cannabis dispensary opens in Fort Walton Beach Medical marijuana patients will now be able to go to a store in Fort Walton Beach and buy their medicine. (Wed Jun 20 19:00:19 2018 PDT)

TOP: Medical marijuana dispensary opens in Mount Vernon, co-owned by Hopkins medical professor - Baltimore Sun
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baltimoresun - (US) Co-owned by Hopkins medical professor medical marijuana The ReLeaf Medical Cannabis Dispensary is among 50 dispensaries licensed in the state. (Wed Jun 20 14:08:10 2018 PDT)

FL: Orlando Delays Medical Marijuana Retail Ban - Health - Health Nerd - Health WMFE - Local News - 90.7 WMFE
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wmfe - (US) The legislature passed a state law that would give us the opportunity to have an infinite number of dispensaries or no dispensaries. (Tue Jun 19 19:31:57 2018 PDT)

TOP: A proposed law would allow many marijuana businesses in unincorporated Riverside County -- Press Enterprise
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TOP: A proposed law would allow many marijuana businesses in unincorporated Riverside County -- Press Enterprise - (US) A proposed law would allow many marijuana businesses in unincorporated Riverside County is considering a cannabis ordinance that would be among the most permissive in California. (Tue Jun 19 14:14:58 2018 PDT)

cannabis legalisation news

TOP: The Oklahoman
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Argue the decision to prescribe marijuana will be left in the hands of physicians. (Fri Jun 22 14:13:13 2018 PDT)

TOP: Pot of Gold: Tycoons and others are in frenzied race to win Pa. medical marijuana licenses - Philly
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philly - (US) Pot of Gold: Tycoons and others are in frenzied race to win Pa. medical marijuana licenses - Philly Cannabis Coverage Pot of Gold: Tycoons and others are in frenzied race to win Pa. medical marijuana licenses Tuttleman at his medical marijuana growing facility. (Fri Jun 22 14:04:46 2018 PDT)

OH: Canadian senate legalizes marijuana, but citizens will have to wait months to... - News10.net - Discussion on Topix
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topix - Citizens will have to wait months to... - News10.net - Discussion on Topix Canadian senate legalizes marijuana. (Fri Jun 22 08:48:11 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Pot to be legal by mid-September after senators pass pot legalization bill
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weyburnreview - OTTAWA b Canadians will be able to legally purchase and consume recreational marijuana by mid-September at the latest after the Senate voted Tuesday to lift almost a century-old prohibition on cannabis. (Fri Jun 22 02:45:31 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Brian Jones: Wake up and smell the marijuana - Columnists - Opinion - The Telegram
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thetelegram - (US) Slamming traffickers behind bars for peddling a few dozen pounds of pot was one thing. (Fri Jun 22 02:39:42 2018 PDT) [also thetelegram7953]

CANADA: Chris Selley - National Post
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nationalpost - (US) Chris Selley: Marijuana legalization is a solid win for sensible government policy The Liberals said they wanted to keep pot out of the hands of children and cash out of the hands of organized crime. (Fri Jun 22 02:25:27 2018 PDT) [also nationalpost11171]

CANADA: Christie Blatchford: I may have smoked weed in the '60s, but I'm not celebrating its legalization now - National Post
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nationalpost - (US) Christie Blatchford: I may have smoked weed in the b 60s. M not celebrating its legalization now ! National Post Christie Blatchford: I may have smoked weed in the b 60s. (Fri Jun 22 02:25:27 2018 PDT)

reefer madness news

UK: Marijuana users feel MORE pain: They may develop a lower pain tolerance - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Cannabis users require higher doses of painkillers than non users Medical marijuana is legal in 29 states of America. Recreational use is legal in 9 Marijuana users may develop a lower pain tolerance. (Thu Jun 21 10:02:58 2018 PDT)

UK: NHS boss warns of cannabis addiction risk for children in drugs row - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) NHS boss warns of cannabis addiction risk for children in drugs row ! Daily Mail Online NHS boss warns of cannabis addiction risk for children after former Tory leader William Hague sparks row by calling for the drug to be legalised NHS boss warns of cannabis addiction risk for children after former Tory leader William Hague sparks row by calling for the drug to be legalised NHS boss warns of cannabis addicti... (Wed Jun 20 10:02:55 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Council discusses cannabis - Daily Herald Tribune
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dailyheraldtribune - (Canada) Among the amendments was increasing the number of retailers to receive a licence to sell cannabis from 10 to 15. (Wed Jun 20 02:10:33 2018 PDT)

UK: Sajid Javid will overhaul 'unsatisfactory' rules on medical cannabis - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Sajid Javid will overhaul 'unsatisfactory' rules on medical cannabis ! Daily Mail Online Sajid Javid has announced that rules on medical cannabis are being overhauled Home Secretary revealed that cannabis oil licence being granted to Alfie Dingley Cabinet had appeared split on whether to loosen rules on medicinal cannabis Ex-Tory leader Lord Hague has said that cannabis should be fully legalised The mother of... (Tue Jun 19 10:03:07 2018 PDT)

CANADA: City prepares for cannabis legalization - Timmins Press
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timminspress - (Canada) City prepares for cannabis legalization ! Timmins Press City prepares for cannabis legalization Preparations are underway for recreational cannabis use in the community. (Mon Jun 18 02:13:52 2018 PDT)

the hashish report

OH: Canadian senate legalizes marijuana, but citizens will have to wait months to... - News10.net - Discussion on Topix
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topix - Citizens will have to wait months to... - News10.net - Discussion on Topix Canadian senate legalizes marijuana. (Fri Jun 22 08:48:11 2018 PDT)

OH: Ex-3 Doors Down bassist held in 2013 Tennessee DUI death - The Island Packet - Discussion on Topix
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topix - Harrell, the original bassist for the rock band 3 Doors Down, is accused of violating probation from a deadly drug-fueled crash in Tennessee because of his arrest Friday, June 15, 2018, in Mississippi on weapons and drug charges. ... (Fri Jun 22 08:48:11 2018 PDT)

CANADA: and#8216;A historic vote': Senate passes marijuana bill, clearing way for legalization - National Post
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nationalpost - (US) Clearing way for legalization Canadians will be able to legally purchase and consume recreational marijuana by mid-September at the latest after the Senate voted Tuesday to lift almost a century-old prohibition on cannabis. (Fri Jun 22 02:25:27 2018 PDT)

INTERNATIONAL: The Fix: Dementia program in Peel "should spread like wildfire" - Toronto Star
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projects.thestar - (US) Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie dabs tears from her eyes with a white tissue, describing her grandmother’s experience with dementia. ... (Fri Jun 22 01:02:25 2018 PDT)

AK: Syndicated Article -- Newstalk 750 -- 103.7 KFQD
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kfqd - The move will make Canada the second country in the world to legalize cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes nationwide. (Thu Jun 21 18:18:21 2018 PDT) [also kxl4292]

OH: UK reviews medical marijuana ban after outcry over sick kids - WRAL.com - Discussion on Topix
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topix - Home Secretary Sajid Javid told lawmakers cases like that of a 12-year-old epileptic boy denied cannabis oil for his condition showed there is "a pressing need to allow those who might benefit from cannabis based medicines to access them.". (Thu Jun 21 08:48:07 2018 PDT)

TOP: Laura Freeman's Winchester hemp farm open Saturday for tours - Lexington Herald Leader
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kentucky - (US) Have you tried Laura's Hemp Chocolates? (Wed Jun 20 14:25:33 2018 PDT)