Day: September 26, 2017

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Discover how California’s Emerald Triangle became the nation’s cannabis capital—and why enthusiasts say it’s where the best buds originate. The post How the Emerald Triangle Became America’s Cannabis Epicenter appeared first on Leafly. Read More: How the Emerald Triangle Became America’s Cannabis EpicenterContinue Reading

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In the November 2016 election, adult-use cannabis was legalized in California. How will the legal market’s growing laws affect the Emerald Triangle? The post How California Cannabis Growing Laws Will Impact the Emerald Triangle appeared first on Leafly. Read More: How California Cannabis Growing Laws Will Impact theContinue Reading

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In 2015, over 33,000 Americans died from overdosing on opioids, but insurance companies are still making it harder for people to find alternatives for pain relief. Much of the blame for the country’s opiate-fueled overdose crisis has been aimed at the pharmaceutical industry. Abetted by aggressive salesmen and doctors receivingContinue Reading

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Chuck Rosenberg, who has been the acting administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration since 2015, said Tuesday he’ll be leaving the job. That means President Donald Trump will get to appoint a successor. It also means the DEA could reverse course on a cannabis-related policy announced in August 2016 toContinue Reading

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The Obama-era appointee had clashed with the Trump administration on a number of issues. The post DEA Head Chuck Rosenberg Resigns. Now Who Takes Over? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: DEA Head Chuck Rosenberg Resigns. Now Who Takes Over?Continue Reading

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Vermont may soon see its medical marijuana dispensary total double thanks to a law designed to expand the state’s small MMJ program. PhytoScience Institute has been granted a preliminary MMJ dispensary license, according to The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus. Once the company meets state regulators’ requirements for full approval, it has six months toContinue Reading

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Single family residences within 0.1 miles of Colorado retail cannabis establishments saw an extra 8.4% boost in value. The post Cannabis Legalization Boosts Property Values, Study Says appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Cannabis Legalization Boosts Property Values, Study SaysContinue Reading

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New York state is opening its ramped-up hemp program with a call for new growers and an offer of up to $10 million in grant funding. The grants come in two categories: $5 million will fund industrial hemp research, including nearly $1 million in partnerships with Cornell University and Morrisville StateContinue Reading

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When he’s not testifying in the Russia investigation, Stone is roiling the cannabis industry with his troublesome support. The post Can an Inclusive Cannabis Industry Include Roger Stone? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Can an Inclusive Cannabis Industry Include Roger Stone?Continue Reading