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Researchers Think That Hemp Could be an Additional Pollen Source for Bees

Good news for bee fans; hemp fields may hold a worst-case cache of nutrients for hungry colonies, according to a study done by a Colorado State etymology student. Last week, Colton O’Brien presented, in a gathering of etymological societies,...

What to Expect When Your State or Nation Legalizes Cannabis

At a panel discussion in Vancouver, BC, last week, I listened to two New York Times reporters talk about all the ways cannabis legalization is supposedly failing. No, legalization isn't already failing in Canada. This is how it works in...

What to Expect in a Legal Marijuana Market in Massachusetts

By Bob Salsberg The long wait for recreational marijuana sales to begin in Massachusetts is almost over with the first commercial cannabis shops set to open on Nov. 20, 2018. It can hardly be termed a robust launch with only two...

Happy Thanksgiving from the NORML family

by NORMLNovember 19, 2018 We have much to be thankful for this year. Lawmakers in 22 states have passed legislation to advance cannabis reform, Vermont became the first state to end marijuana prohibition legislatively, the Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth became...

High Art: Marijuana Inspires Chicago Artist’s Vivid Triptych

By Mark Taylor Jeff Zimmermann eats only once daily — at bedtime — and frequently logs 12-hour workdays. That Spartan aesthetic is emblematic of the Chicago artist’s fierce work ethic. “I’m always sketching, painting, planning or organizing my next project,” said Zimmermann,...

First East Coast commercial marijuana stores to open

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FAQ: What to Expect as East Coast’s First Pot Shops Finally Open

The long wait for recreational cannabis sales to begin in Massachusetts is almost over with the first commercial pot shops set to open on Tuesday. It can hardly be termed a robust launch with only two stores opening initially, in...

No extraction required: Smokable hemp trend gives farmers new use for flower

One of the fastest-growing hemp sectors bears a striking resemblance to the marijuana industry: dried and smokable hemp flowers. The growth of hemp pre-rolls and loose flower has roots in Europe, where cannabis enthusiasts have long embraced smoking low-THC cannabis,...

After Legalization, Michigan Prosecutors End Marijuana Cases

MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — A prosecutor’s office in western Michigan is dropping some pending marijuana cases after voters in the state approved recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 and older. A statement from the office of Muskegon County Prosecutor...

7 Signs Cannabis Legalization in California Is Hitting Its Stride

Nearly a year after recreational sales kicked off in California, the world’s largest legal cannabis market is far from a well-oiled machine. But as the system takes shape, it’s hit a few notable benchmarks that show the industry’s slow,...
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U.S. Navy Changes Their Approach To Marijuana Testing

In response to the ongoing challenges facing U.S. military recruitment, the Navy has announced a significant shift in its...
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