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Wisconsin Republicans Reach Deal on Bill to Allow Out-of-State CBD Oil
The Associated Press - Published on January 5, 2017read moreA bill to allow CBD oil has a chance at passing, but it would require patients to bring cannabis products across state lines.
How Many Jobs Depend on Legal Cannabis in 2017? We Did the Math
Bruce Barcott and Gage Peake - Published on January 5, 2017read moreBy analyzing data from 2016, we estimate that legalization supports more than 122,000 full time jobs in 29 states and Washington, DC.
Colorado Cannabis Regulators Enter Private Consulting
The Associated Press - Published on January 5, 2017read moreThe governor’s cannabis coordinator and the head of the state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division will leave government to offer their services to other clients.
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Israel’s Military to Relax Stance on Cannabis for Soldiers
Gage Peake - Published on January 5, 2017read moreThe Israeli Defense Force will be easing its penalties against soldiers accused of consuming cannabis while on leave.
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Serbian Cannabis Leader Arrested Ahead of Public Hearing
Lukas Hurt - Published on January 4, 2017read moreScheduled to give public testimony on the plant’s therapeutic powers, Dragan Alargić was jailed before he could make his legalization plea.
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4 Lessons Alcohol Prohibition Should Teach Us About Cannabis
Serene Desiree - Published on January 4, 2017read moreThere are many parallels between cannabis and alcohol prohibition, but what can we learn about legalization from America’s first prohibition?
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What Does Australia’s Medical Cannabis Legalization Actually Mean for Patients?
Joe Wilson - Published on January 4, 2017read moreYou might think a simple visit to your doctor would be enough to access a range of medical cannabis options. You’d be mistaken.
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Why Does the Federal Government Claim Zero Cannabis Jobs Exist?
Rob Reuteman - Published on January 4, 2017read moreLegal cannabis is grown, processed and sold by tens of thousands of people every day. So why won’t the feds count those jobs?
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Houston Officials Set New Cannabis Tone in Texas
Gage Peake - Published on January 4, 2017read moreNew Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg declared that her office would no longer seek to put small-time cannabis offenders in jail.
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A European’s Take on Colorado’s Cannabis Market
Lukas Hurt - Published on January 3, 2017read moreWe talk to Vladan M., a 29-year-old chemist from the Czech Republic who spent a week exploring Colorado’s cannabis market.
