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Rep. Pete Sessions Compares Weed Industry to Slavery

Republican U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) faces universal backlash from officials and NORML leadership after making “shameful” remarks comparing the…

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Congress Passes Landmark Cannabis Research Bill

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved landmark legislation to expand medical marijuana research, marking the first time both chambers of…

3 years ago

German Opposition Leader Lobbies EU To Nix Country’s Cannabis Proposal

A leader of Germany’s main opposition party took aim at the country’s proposal to decriminalize marijuana on Wednesday, asking the…

3 years ago

FDA Takes First Step in Making NARCAN Available Over the Counter

As of Tuesday, certain naloxone products like NARCAN have been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and determined…

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San Bernardino’s Operation Hammer Strike Concludes Illegal Cannabis Eradication

In a press release, the MET released data about the operation’s many successes. “Since August 26, 2022, MET investigators have…

3 years ago

Toward a More Perfect Pot Union

A GROWING INTEREST  Following the November 2022 elections, 21 U.S. states have legalized cannabis for recreational use, many of them…

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U.K. Researchers Launch Study Exploring Weed’s Effects on the Brain

Researchers in the United Kingdom are currently recruiting volunteers for a study designed to explore the effects of cannabis on…

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Kentucky Governor Signs Executive Order To Allow Use of Medical Cannabis

Democratic Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky on Tuesday signed an executive order authorizing the use of medical marijuana for some…

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With Demand Outpaced by Supply, Oregon Weed Retailers Lower Prices

Harvest and sales numbers both plunged last month in Oregon, and the result could be cheaper cannabis for consumers. That…

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Cannabis Legalization Hearing Held by Congressional Committee

The House Oversight Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties announced on Nov. 8 that on Nov. 15 it would…

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