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Illinois Latest to Pass Recreational Marijuana Legislation  Nearly 25 percent of the U.S. population lives in a state or jurisdiction that permits the recreational use of marijuana after Michigan’s new law went into effect in December 2018.  Michigan is one of 10 states to allow citizens 21 and older to use marijuana…

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As Curaleaf Grows, It Has Already Created A Pot Billionaire

As Curaleaf Holdings has become the world’s largest cannabis company by revenues, it’s already made one shareholder a billionaire.

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Cannabis treatment counters addiction: First study of its kind

An Australian study has demonstrated that cannabis-based medication helps tackle dependency on cannabis, one of the most widely used drugs globally. A paper about the University of Sydney and NSW Health clinical trial provides the first strong evidence that so-called cannabinoid agonist medication — which targets receptors in the brain…

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Washington Gov. Inslee to pardon thousands convicted of marijuana possession

“We should not be punishing people for something that is no longer illegal,” Gov. Inslee said. Washington is one of the states that legalized pot.

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Mother Thanks Medicinal Cannabis: ‘I have my life back’

After 10 years of conventional medications left her bed-ridden, medicinal cannabis fully restored this mother’s life

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Sen. Cory Gardner tries to attach marijuana measure to criminal justice bill

Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, made a move Monday toward changing federal marijuana law, including letting banks accept money from legal businesses. The Yuma Republican introduced an amendment to the First Step Act, a criminal justice reform bill that’s expected to pass the Senate this week with bipartisan support. Gardner’s amendment would amend…

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Denver’s new program to erase low-level marijuana convictions launches Saturday

Starting Saturday, thousands of Denverites who were convicted of low-level marijuana offenses prior to legalization can begin the process to get those wiped off their record. The “Turn Over a New Leaf Program,” announced last month by Mayor Michael Hancock and District Attorney Beth McCann, is part of a wider effort…

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