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Dec

News

Minnesota Cancels Social Equity Cannabis Lottery Amid Legal Challenges

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The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the cancellation of its planned social equity cannabis license lottery, originally scheduled for November 26, 2024. The decision comes in response to…

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Dec

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Minnesota Cannabis Licensing Faces Fraud Allegations as Sales Are Delayed

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Efforts to legalize and license recreational cannabis businesses in Minnesota have hit a roadblock, as allegations of widespread fraud involving out-of-state interests stall progress. This development has pushed the timeline…

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Dec

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Japan Criminalizes Cannabis Use Amid Rising Concerns Over Youth Drug Abuse

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Japan has officially criminalized the use of cannabis and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound found in the plant, as revised laws came into effect on Thursday. The new measures aim…

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13

Dec

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Harford County Executive Opposes Bill Allowing Liquor Stores and Cannabis Dispensaries in Residential Areas

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Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly has publicly opposed a bill that could allow liquor stores and recreational cannabis dispensaries to operate in residential zones. The bill, introduced by County Council…

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Dec

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New York State Supreme Court Halts Issuance of New Cannabis Licenses

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New York’s budding recreational cannabis industry has hit a significant roadblock. The state Supreme Court in Albany County issued an injunction on Thursday preventing the state from issuing new Conditional…

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13

Dec

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Key Nebraska Ballot Measures Take Effect: Medical Cannabis, Abortion Restrictions, and More

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Several major ballot measures in Nebraska are now officially in effect, following a proclamation by Governor Jim Pillen. The measures, which include the legalization of medical cannabis, abortion restrictions, and…

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13

Dec

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New Jersey Cannabis Regulators Approve Social Equity Fee Increase, Consumption Lounge Applications

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In a significant move for New Jersey’s cannabis industry, the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) approved an increase in the social equity fee and launched the long-awaited application process for…

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Dec

News

Research Reveals Age-Based Dynamics in Cannabis and Tobacco Consumption

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The relationship between tobacco and cannabis consumption has long puzzled researchers, with evidence suggesting these substances can act as either complements or substitutes. New research published in the Journal of…

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10

Dec

News

FDA Approves Landmark Cannabis Study for Veterans with PTSD

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In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the MJP2 clinical trial, a study aimed at examining the real-world effects of high-THC cannabis on veterans…

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