Representatives Nadler, Blumenauer, Lee, Jackson Lee, Jeffries, & Velázquez Reintroduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation

The MORE Act decriminalizes marijuana federally, invests in communities disproportionately harmed by the War on Drugs DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), along with Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) reintroduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, one Read the full article...
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Ohio Board of Pharmacy Publishes Updated Patient & Caregiver Numbers for April 2021

The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy today published updated patient & caregiver numbers for April 2021. These numbers include: Recommendations 197,816 Registered patients 12,612 Patients with Veteran Status 13,870 Patients with Indigent Status 779 Patients with a Terminal Diagnosis 158,397 Unique patients who purchased medical marijuana (as reported to OARRS by licensed dispensaries) 21,989 Read the full article...
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Here’s What’s Happening In South Dakota Legal Cannabis 2021

By Daniel Asarch South Dakota has always had a special place in my heart.  I have family and friends that make it a 2nd home.  In addition to running my hemp company, Happy Hemp Pharm, I have spent considerable energy as a cannabis pharmacist and activist working helping to establish the South Dakota cannabis industry.   Read the full article...
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Curt’s Cannabis Corner: Does Cannabis Affect Memory?

  Welcome to the latest installment of Curt’s Cannabis Corner — a series of educational articles from technical writer Curt Robbins at Higher Learning LV and MJNews Network. This collection is intended for cannabis and hemp industry professionals who wish to gain a better understanding of the nuanced biochemistry of this special—and newly legal—herb.  This Read the full article...
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NYC NORML Issues Open Letter To Governor Cuomo Opposing Nomination of Executive Director of Cannabis Programs

NEW YORK: Interim Executive Director of NYC NORML Ryan Lepore issued the following open letter to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, detailing the advocacy group’s opposition to elevating Norman Birenbaum from Director of Cannabis Programs to Executive Director of the newly formed Office of Cannabis Management.   May 20th, 2021 We have recently learned of Read the full article...
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Curt’s Cannabis Corner: Conversation with “Cannabinologist” Dr. Sunil Kumar Aggarwal

CURT’S CANNABIS CORNER  Conversation with “Cannabinologist” Dr. Sunil Kumar Aggarwal By Curt Robbins   Welcome to this week’s installation of Curt’s Cannabis Corner, a series of educational articles from technical writer Curt Robbins at Higher Learning LV and MJNews Network. This collection is intended for cannabis and hemp industry professionals who wish to gain a better understanding of Read the full article...
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Curt's Cannabis Corner Ep 5: Dr Sunil Aggarwal (Full episode 20 minutes)

This week on Curt's Cannabis Corner, educator, author and host Curt Robbins takes a deep dive into the science of cannabis medicine with Dr Sunil Kumar Aggarwal. Based in Seattle, WA, Dr. Aggarwal, MD, PhD, FAAPMR, is a practicing physician, and self-described "Cannabinologist" (http://www.cannabinologist.org/ ). Tune into this fascinating podcast, as Curt and Dr Aggarwal go granular on our evolving understanding of the endocannabinoid system, the practice of cannabis medicine, and the complicated relationship that humans share with the cannabis plant.

OLCC Recalls Marijuana Vapes Sold Under Naked Extracts and Native Labels

Licensee failed to test its products before selling them to consumers Products contain untested marijuana ingredients imported from California   OREGON:  The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is issuing an immediate health and safety recall for marijuana vaping products sold under the “Naked Extracts” and “Native” labels. An investigation and interviews with the licensees have revealed Read the full article...
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Governor Polis Signs Bill Eliminating Possession Offense For Up To 2 Ounces Of Marijuana

COLORADO: Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law this week increasing the amount of cannabis adults can legally possess from one ounce to two ounces. It also streamlines the record-sealing process for past cannabis possession convictions and expands record-sealing eligibility to include additional cannabis offenses. The new law takes effect immediately. In 2012, voters Read the full article...
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Cannabis Meets Sports Masterclass & Golf Tournament at ‘Easy Greens’ May 21 & 22 in Arizona

ARIZONA: Top athletes from across the sports world will assemble in Phoenix, Arizona May 21 & 22, 2021 for Easy Greens, a first-ever “Cannabis meets Sports” – Masterclass & Golf Classic Tournament. The two day event (May 21 and 22, 2021) is organized by Eugenio Garcia, founder of Cannabis Now Magazine and Playbook Capital – a venture platform at the Read the full article...
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Dama Financial Introduces Smart Safe Solution

CALIFORNIA: Dama Financial, the nation’s largest provider of access to banking and financial services for the cannabis industry, has added Dama Smart Safe to its business toolkit. Smart safes allow business owners to authenticate and monitor their cash at every step of the handling process. With rapid advancements in counterfeit technology, the detection of fake Read the full article...
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BevCanna Signs Agreement to Infuse Vertosa’s Emulsions into Its Cannabis Beverages

Emerging leader in innovative health and wellness beverages and products, BevCanna Enterprises Inc. announced that it signed a cannabis supply agreement with ABcann Medicinals Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of VIVO Cannabis Inc., to infuse Vertosa cannabis emulsions into select BevCanna in-house and white-label products, including the Keef Brands line that BevCanna will launch in Canada this Read the full article...
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DEA Continues to Prioritize Efforts to Expand Access to Marijuana for Research in the United States

  DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:  On May 14, 2021, the Drug Enforcement Administration took an important step to increase opportunities for medical and scientific research.  DEA is nearing the end of its review of certain marijuana grower applications, thereby allowing it to soon register additional entities authorized to produce marijuana for research purposes.  Currently, the National Read the full article...
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Agrify and Front Range Biosciences Announce Partnership to Develop Next Generation Cultivation and Genetics Solution

Research and development partnership will combine Agrify’s cutting-edge indoor agriculture cultivation solutions with Front Range Biosciences’ expertise in creating unique cannabis and hemp cultivars   MASSACHUSETTS:  Agrify Corporation, a developer of highly advanced and proprietary precision hardware and software cultivation solutions for the indoor agriculture marketplace, and Front Range Biosciences®, a cannabis and hemp genetics platform Read the full article...
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Biopharmaceutical Research Company Will Be Among First in the Nation to Receive a License for Federal Cannabis Production

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Biopharmaceutical Research Company Will Be Among First in the Nation to Receive a License for Federal Cannabis Production

CALIFORNIA: Biopharmaceutical Research Company (BRC), a specialty pharmaceutical manufacturing and analytical company focused on plant-based therapeutics, will soon be awarded one of the first federal production licenses from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to produce clean, consistent and compliant cannabis for federally approved researchers across the United States. BRC will be among a select few Read the full article...
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Curt's Cannabis Corner Ep 4: Cannabis Misinformation (Full Episode 19...

This week on Curt's Cannabis Corner educator and technical writer Curt Robbins invites a panel of public relations and communications professionals -- Alana Armstrong, Wesley Donahoe, and MJNews' David Rheins tackle the topic in this lively and informative discussion. A study released in March 2021 investigated the validity of medical cannabis information commonly available via the internet. The research examined the occurrence of phrases such as “marijuana health” and “cannabis benefits” in the lay press, as located using the Google search engine and the marketing service Buzzsumo (a fee-based “bank of social engagement data”).

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Joyce Continues to Lead the Effort to Responsibly Reform Outdated Federal Cannabis Policies

Introduces the Common Sense Cannabis Reform for Veterans, Small Businesses and Medical Professionals Act DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) introduced the Common Sense Cannabis Reform for Veterans, Small Businesses and Medical Professionals Act alongside his fellow Co-Chair of the Cannabis Caucus, Congressman Don Young (AK-At Large). This important legislation aims to responsibly reform the Read the full article...
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USDA Approves Minnesota’s Revised Hemp Plan

MINNESOTA:  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the state of Minnesota’s revised hemp production plan. The plan governs the production and regulation of hemp in Minnesota and needed federal approval as part of USDA’s U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. “We thank USDA for their work on this new federal hemp program, and we Read the full article...
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Flower One Announces Record Quarterly Revenue as the Top Flower Producer in the State of Nevada

First Quarter 2021 Guidance Reflects Record-Breaking Company Performance Following Successful Restructuring NEVADA & CANADA:  Flower One Holdings Inc., the leading cannabis cultivator and producer in Nevada, is pleased to announce its record-breaking first quarter 2021 performance, including unaudited preliminary first quarter revenue guidance and operational highlights the Company has achieved in 2021 thus far. “We Read the full article...
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Ohio Board of Pharmacy Awards 58th Provisional Dispensary License

OHIO: The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy awarded a provisional dispensary license to Buckeye Relief, located at 1782 Coventry Road in Cleveland Heights. In June 2018, the Board had issued 56 provisional dispensary licenses. Additional provisional dispensary licenses were awarded in December 2019 and May 2020. Currently, the Board of Pharmacy has issued 52 Read the full article...
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How I Became A Cannabis Pharmacist & Entrepreneur

By Daniel Asarch Growing up in the 1980s, I was a child of the D.A.R.E program.  Everyday I would be inundated with this is your brain on drugs commercials as well as other anti-cannabis propaganda.  The stoner stigma and  government scare tactics worked for numerous years, but I finally gave into trying cannabis for the Read the full article...
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What Is the Right Process to Get Your Medical Marijuana Card Online?

Getting a medical marijuana card is not difficult as long as you have the medical conditions that qualify you for it. All you need to do is find a doctor who will perform the necessary evaluation and provide you with a recommendation. Today, you don’t even need to visit the doctor for an assessment. You Read the full article...
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AFC Gamma Provides Justice Cannabis Co. With $22 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility to Fund its New Jersey Expansion

FLORIDA:  AFC Gamma, Inc. announced it has provided a credit facility of $22 million to Justice Cannabis Co., a Chicago-based multi-state operator with licenses in eight states. The credit facility is designed to provide Justice Cannabis Co. with the capital necessary to purchase and complete the build out of its 72,000 square foot cultivation and processing Read the full article...
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New Study Finds People Turned to Cannabis During the Pandemic to Feel Happier

COLORADO: A 2021 survey finds a positive correlation between the number of COVID-19 cases and demand for medical cannabis; more than half of patients said they used cannabis “to feel happy.” — 55% of medical cannabis patients primarily use to feel ‘happy’ — Patient desire to feel ‘happy’ via medical cannabis use grew 46% in Read the full article...
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American Cannabis Company, Inc. Receives Approval from Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) and the City of Colorado Springs to Acquire, Own, and Operate Naturaleaf™ in Southern Colorado

COLORADO:  American Cannabis Company, Inc. announced that on April 30, 2021, Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) and the City of Colorado Springs granted regulatory approvals for the Company’s acquisition and operation of Medihemp, LLC, and its wholly owned subsidiary SLAM Enterprises, LLC, and Medical Cannabis Caregivers, Inc., all doing business as Naturaleaf™, a long-standing vertically Read the full article...
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Clarifying Statement Regarding WSLCB Rule Making Authority Re THC Isomers Other Than Delta-9

WASHINGTON: The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board issued the following clarifying statement regarding its rule making authority re: THC Isomers other than Delta-9. Issue Delta-8 THC is a psychoactive compound naturally occurring in very low levels in cannabis. With the recent federal legalization of hemp, delta-8 and other THC compounds other than state regulated Read the full article...
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Tilray & Aphria Announce Closing of Transaction That Creates the “New” Tilray – a Global Cannabis Leader

Operational Efficiencies Expected to Generate Approximately US$81 Million Annual Pre-Tax Cost-Saving Synergies for New Tilray Within Eighteen Months NEW YORK & CANADA: Tilray, Inc. and Aphria Inc. today announced the completion of the previously announced business combination, ushering in a new era in the global cannabis industry. The combined company, which will operate as Tilray Read the full article...
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