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Maine May Finally Have Legal Cannabis Retail by March 2020

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Officials in Maine are projecting that cannabis will be on sale in stores by March 2020. A crucial piece of the state’s law has taken effect, which has enabled the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy to finalize the rules governing the sale of cannabis. The Associated Press reported that... Read more

Lawsuit Against Washington, D.C. Alleges Discrimination Against Cannabis Users

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In September, Washington D.C. mayor Murial Bowser brought an end to months of anxious waiting on the part of city workers who lawfully consume cannabis. The new mayoral order clarified that the use of cannabis for any reason cannot prevent a person from getting or maintaining a government job.... Read more

First HempWood Factory Opening In Murray, Kentucky Thanks To A New Startup

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A new hemp factory has opened that will specialize in producing a sustainably sourced wood substitute. HempWood, operated by a company called Fibonacci LLC, is the brainchild of owner Greg Wilson and his experience working with Chinese bamboo technology. His process purports to mimic the growth algorithm of oak... Read more

Melania Trump Joins Others in Urging E-Cig Companies to Stop Advertising to Teens

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First lady Melania Trump called on e-cigarette companies to stop advertising to teenagers on Monday while urging youth to avoid the perils of addiction. Appearing at a U.S. Drug Enforcement rally to kick off a drug abuse prevention awareness event, Trump said that young people should be warned about... Read more

Authorities Investigating “Dank” Cartridges As Possible Culprit In Vape-Related Illnesses

Featured Trending Stories October 5, 2019 0

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s a widely known vape cartridge in the marijuana economy, but it’s not a licensed brand. And it’s got the kind of market buzz no legitimate company would want. The vape cartridges that go by the catchy, one-syllable name “Dank” _ a slang word for... Read more

California University Develops New Breath Test That Detects Opioids

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Engineers and physicians at the University of California, Davis have developed a breath test to detect possible opioid use. Here’s how it works: subjects of the test breathe normally into a specialized collection device, generating droplets in the breaths that condense and are then stored in a freezer until... Read more

Oklahoma Public School District Rejects Donation From Local Medical Cannabis Dispensary

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Even as the press reports on Oklahoma’s public education budgetary woes, it appears that not all schools are open to accepting all donations. A marijuana dispensary chain was surprised to have their monetary gift to Ponca City Public Schools rejected. The district’s superintendent Shelly Arrott released a media statement... Read more

In The US, 18 People Have Died And More Than 1000 Have Become Sick From Vaping

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NEW YORK (AP) — The number of vaping-related illnesses has surpassed 1,000, and there’s no sign the outbreak is fading, U.S. health officials said Thursday. Doctors say the illnesses, which first appeared in March, resemble an inhalation injury. Symptoms include severe, shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pain. Most... Read more

Pennsylvania Representative Proposes Bill To Allow Cannabis In State-Run Liquor Stores

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A Pennsylvania lawmaker introduced a bill on Wednesday that would legalize the recreational sale of cannabis and make state-run liquor stores the only authorized retailer of marijuana products. The measure, House Bill 1899, was introduced by Democratic state Rep. David Delloso of Delaware County. Delloso said in a statement... Read more

Ignite International Launches $50 Million Convertible Note Offering

Featured Trending Stories October 4, 2019 0

Ignite International Brands, Ltd. Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement of Unsecured Senior Convertible Debentures for up to C$50 Million VAUGHAN, ON, Oct. 4, 2019 /CNW/ – Ignite International Brands, Ltd. (CSE: BILZ; OTCQX: BILZF) (“Ignite” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it intends to complete a non-brokered private... Read more

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