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McConnell Urges Faster FDA Regulation of CBD Products
The plan would provide a measure of certainty for both CBD businesses, which operate in a regulatory vacuum, and consumers struggling to find a safe source of CBD in a market flooded with products.
Ben Adlin – 18 hours ago
Opinion: Vaping Concerns Call for Increased Oversight
Paul Armentano – 5 days ago
Could Trump Pull a 'Cannabis Surprise' in 2020?
Bruce Barcott – 6 days ago
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Where the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Cannabis
From Trump to Warren, Booker to Biden: We checked the receipts to bring you each candidate's policy and record on legalization. Learn More
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Legal Cannabis Created 211,000 Full-Time Jobs
An estimated 64,000 jobs were added in 2018, making cannabis the nation's fastest-growing industry. Download Leafly's report and state-by-state analysis. Learn More
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