Cannabis opportunities on reservations?
Democratic presidential hopeful and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, makes the argument that Indian tribes have the right to legalize cannabis without federal interference, and:
“A number of Tribal Nations view cannabis as an important opportunity for economic development,” she said.
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Give us a hug
Is the federal government embracing the reality of cannabis legalization? Okay, that might be a step too far, but it appears the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s position is evolving. The agency wants to fund studies that look at regulations, industry marketing and reasons for medical cannabis use.
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Colorado helps others legalize the responsible way
The National Foundation for Women Legislators hosted a Marijuana Policy Summit in Colorado last week, touring cannabis dispensaries and discussing CBD, licensing, potency, revenue and health and safety. About 30 elected women whose states or municipalities are considering legalization, or have already legalized cannabis, attended the summit.
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Live like a refugee
Medical refugees. That’s the term now given to people who move to other states to access legal cannabis for medical reasons. Groups, such as Colorado-based American Medical Refugees, help families hoping to connect with those in similar situations and find resources.
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News
With no historical data, projecting cannabis tax revenue is difficult
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Did you know Polis prints his business cards on hemp paper?
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Medical News
/in Health, Medicinal, Science /by AdminHarvard University’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found a chemical in cannabis that has demonstrated “significant therapy potential” in treatment of pancreatic cancer. The study is the first to show not only a potential new treatment for pancreatic cancer, but other cancers. The scientists were “startled” to find the cannabis was capable of attacking other cancer cells.
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/in Businesses, CBD, Education, Legislation, Uncategorized /by AdminDemocratic presidential hopeful and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, makes the argument that Indian tribes have the right to legalize cannabis without federal interference, and:
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Is the federal government embracing the reality of cannabis legalization? Okay, that might be a step too far, but it appears the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s position is evolving. The agency wants to fund studies that look at regulations, industry marketing and reasons for medical cannabis use.
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The National Foundation for Women Legislators hosted a Marijuana Policy Summit in Colorado last week, touring cannabis dispensaries and discussing CBD, licensing, potency, revenue and health and safety. About 30 elected women whose states or municipalities are considering legalization, or have already legalized cannabis, attended the summit.
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Live like a refugee
Medical refugees. That’s the term now given to people who move to other states to access legal cannabis for medical reasons. Groups, such as Colorado-based American Medical Refugees, help families hoping to connect with those in similar situations and find resources.
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Not your father’s Family Feud …
/in Humor, People /by AdminAnd how did the contestants do? Hint: it takes a very, very long time for someone to name dispensary. View on Twitter »
“Little old ladies walked into their local pharmacy to purchase CBD products”
/in CBD /by AdminThe New York Times notes that CBD has become so mainstream, even little old ladies are asking for it at their local drugstores. The story also looks at CBD, marketing and the laws that do – or don’t – regulate it.
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The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs last week ushered in industry leaders and advocates to testify about the challenges cannabis companies face trying to get basic banking services in states where medical or recreational marijuana is legal. Those testifying urged lawmakers to change federal laws so the industry could access traditional financial services.
While the hearing was the first-of-its-kind in the GOP-controlled Senate, passing federal legislation still remains an uphill battle. Except for the committee chairman, U.S Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, none of the other GOP committee members attended the hearing. He urged lawmakers to change federal laws to give the budding industry access to traditional financial services.
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Related:
Rob Nichols, President and CEO of the American Bankers Association and Jim Nussle President and CEO of the Credit Union National Association, co-authored an Op-Ed calling on Congress to pass marijuana banking legislation.
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With the STATES Act and SAFE Banking Act, the cannabis lobby is on track to break a new record.
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U.S Sen. Cory Gardner continues to urge the federal government to pass the SAFE Banking Act and the STATES Act:
Regs to stop the black market also prevent a bear market
/in Humor /by AdminWe can hardly bear how well those regulations are working (sorry).
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#winning
/in Uncategorized /by AdminIllinois, which was #1, became the first state ever where the legislature — as opposed to voters — passed a comprehensive adult-use legalization law that includes regulated sales.
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Power-less in Denver
/in Energy /by AdminElectricity use by Denver’s marijuana industry dropped 8 percent last year. The change marks the first time that the industry reduced power demand since Denver began tracking it in 2013. In 2018, marijuana businesses represented 3.9 percent of the city’s power use.
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