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Israel medical cannabis industry thrives after 10 years

Capelli D’Angelo March 27, 2016

The idea of medical marijuana is modernizing in the U.S. as more states vote to legalize the drug in some form. What many do not realize is that many places around the world have managed medical cannabis markets...

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Marijuana shipment stopped at the Texas border

Capelli D’Angelo March 25, 2016

Monday border patrol intercepted a truck carrying over 766 pounds of marijuana. According to ABC News, the packages of cannabis were disguised as a broccoli shipment crossing into the U.S. through...

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January taxes collected on Oregon recreational pot reach $3.5M

Capelli D’Angelo March 22, 2016

Recreational marijuana has been taxed heavily in Oregon since the start of the year. Data was released Thursday showing that $3.4 million in taxes have been collected so far for January sales, according...

Smoked out of Kind Creations' inline bubbler, Purple Nepalese was the focus of this week's Roastin' with Rick. (Photo by Andrew Balch)

Roastin’ with Rick: Purple Nepalese

Rick Cookson March 22, 2016

Disclaimer: Under Colorado law, the use of marijuana is restricted to those aged 21 and older or those with a valid medical marijuana license. Colorado State University does not allow the possession or...

Panorama of the west facade of United States Supreme Court Building at dusk in Washington, D.C., USA (Photo Credit: Joe Ravi, Wikimedia Commons).

Supreme Court refuses to hear lawsuit against Colorado marijuana

Capelli D’Angelo March 21, 2016

A lawsuit filed against Colorado was dismissed Monday by the Supreme Court. Nebraska and Oklahoma filed the case claiming that legalization of marijuana has affected the welfare of their citizens,...

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Illegal pesticide use leads to more pot recalls in Colorado

Capelli D’Angelo March 17, 2016

Thursday state marijuana regulators announced a massive marijuana recall after MGI Inc. was alleged of treating crops with illegal pesticides, according to the Denver Post. The cultivation sites...

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Medical marijuana bill passed in PA House

Capelli D’Angelo March 17, 2016

Pennsylvania's House of Representatives voted to pass a measure 149-43 Wednesday that could legalize medical marijuana, according to Fox News. The bill will now move on to the Senate for a final vote...

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Silverton’s first dispensary opens its doors for business

Capelli D’Angelo March 16, 2016

Lucky Leaf is officially open for business after months of preparation and paperwork. According to the Statesmen Journal, co-owners Colby Jackson and Lesta Bentley opened their doors March 5 to all...

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Several illegal grow operations raided in Denver

Capelli D’Angelo March 15, 2016

Tuesday Denver police executed searches at various illegal marijuana grows throughout the city, according to the Denver Post. The investigation has been going on for about two years, and police claim...

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Bud + Breakfast offers Colorado tourists a legal place to smoke

Capelli D’Angelo March 11, 2016

Thousands of tourists have flooded Colorado to experience legal marijuana. The drug has been recreationally legal for people to use in private for almost four years, but where are visitors supposed...

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Dispensaries in Portland show support for Bernie Sanders

Capelli D’Angelo March 9, 2016

It is no secret that Bernie Sanders is the only presidential candidate showing full support for medical marijuana. According to KPTV, pot shops in Portland are selling joints to raise money for Sanders'...

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Lawmakers debate legalization of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts

Capelli D’Angelo March 9, 2016

Supporters of a measure that would allow recreational use of marijuana presented the pros of legalizing the drug to Legislature's Judiciary Committee Monday. According to the Daily Hampshire Gazette,...

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