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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Workers Compensation For Employees Seeking Medical Marijuana For Injuries

Compensation for workers injured on the job is being approached from various angles though it faces an ongoing setback: cannabis remains a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which essentially precludes workers from being able to seek compensation for its use as a medication.

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North Carolina Senate Prioritizes Personal Income Tax Over Medicaid Expansion And Medical Marijuana Legalization

State senate leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) expressed support for cutting the state's personal income tax rate in half as legislative leaders prepare the upcoming budget proposal for North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D).

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What Do Cannabis And Mortgage Banking Have In Common? A Lot, According To Charlie Bachtell Of Cresco Labs

After the sweeping success of Benzinga's 4/20 Miami event, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is heading back to Chicago.

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Cannabis Prohibition Still Official Stance Of Texas GOP As Marijuana Popularity Grows Among Residents

The majority of Texas residents are in favor of legalizing recreational cannabis, according to a recent survey from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University.

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Colombia's Runoff Elections Are Sunday: What Do The Candidates Think of Cannabis Legalization?

On Sunday, June 19, the Colombian runoff election will define who will be the next president of the Latin-American country. Candidates are Gustavo Petro and Rodolfo Hernández.

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American Medical Association Supports Expungement Of Marijuana-Related Records In Cannabis Legal States

The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted a policy of supporting the expungement of criminal records for people arrested or convicted of cannabis-related offenses in states where marijuana is lega

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Russia jails former US diplomat for 14 years for smuggling medical marijuana in luggage

Teacher has been accused of running drug smuggling ring into Russia

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Teen Marijuana Consumption Continues To Drop Especially Where It's Legal, Go Figure

A decline in young people’s use of marijuana and other controlled substances seems to be a rising trend, as confirmed by yet another government-funded study.

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Arizona Lawmakers Will Vote On Bill To Protect Medical Marijuana Consumers, Here's What's In It

A bill advancing through the Arizona legislature will ensure that cannabis customers are getting what they paid for, reported Phoenix New Times.

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Bipartisan Politicians Seek Support For Medical Cannabis Bill For Vets As Senate Passes Landmark Toxic Exposure PACT Act

A bipartisan group of congress members is seeking support for a bill that would allow medical marijuana access to military veterans, which will be introduced in Congress soon. Sponsors of the measure sent a letter to congressional colleagues Wednesday urging support,

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Regular Cannabis Users Better Drivers Than Casual Consumers, New Study Explains Why

Over 40% of US drivers who use both alcohol and marijuana admitted they drive under the influence of one or both of the substances, according to a recent study.

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Thailand rushes to rein in cannabis use a week after decriminalisation

Thailand hastily issued a raft of new regulations for cannabis use this week after a long-planned decriminalisation raised alarm at the potential for unchecked use of the substance anywhere and by anyone - including children.

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California may require labels on pot products to warn of mental health risks

A proposed bill would require cannabis products to carry large warnings, similar to cigarettes. But the state's legal pot industry says more rules make it harder to compete with the illicit market.

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DEA Reports Uptick In Marijuana-Related Seizures & Arrests: Why Is This Happening? NORML Has An Idea

Federal law enforcement agents and their partners seized over 5.5 million cultivated marijuana plants and made more than 6,600 marijuana-related arrests in 2021, according to annual

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Oklahoma: AG Files Charges Against Attorneys Accused Of Contracting Ghost Owners For Illegal Marijuana Operations

Attorney General John O’Connor filed charges consistent with a multi-county grand jury indictment against two Oklahoma attorneys accused of facilitating illegal medical marijuana operations.

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Appeals Court Judge Overturns Pennsylvania's Controversial Vape Recall: Cannabis Companies Cheer, Health Dept. Appeals

A Commonwealth Court judge ruled to allow Pennsylvania medical marijuana companies to resume selling vapes, taken off the market upon request of the Department Of Health last February.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland Says Justice Dept. Intends To Address Cannabis Issues In The Coming Days

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Department of Justice (DOJ) is examining cannabis policy and will be addressing the issue “in the days ahead.”

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Congressional Lawmakers Push For Protections Of Legal Cannabis States To Be Included In Upcoming Spending Bill

A group of 48 House Representatives sent a letter calling on the chairman and ranking members of a House appropriations subcommittee to address cannabis issues through the must-pass legislation as part of a spending bill expected to be introduced next week, reported

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Jushi Issues Statement On PA's Court Order Regarding Cannabis Product Recall

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National Institute On Drug Abuse Seeks To Set Up Medical Marijuana Registry, Here's How It Will Function

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) announced recently that it was searching for new partners to supply cannabis for research purposes.

Daily Record

Thailand drug warning for UK tourists as cannabis 'legalised'

It is now possible to cultivate and have marijuana in your possession - but the country still has some of the world's toughest drug laws. This is what tourists should know before visiting the country.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pennsylvania’s controversial marijuana vape recall is overturned by appeals court judge

PHILADELPHIA — A Commonwealth Court judge on Wednesday allowed Pennsylvania medical marijuana companies to resume selling vapes that were taken off the shelves in February in a controversial recall.

Benzinga

Trulieve Opens Medical Marijuana Dispensary In New Port Richey, Florida

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (OTCQX: TCNNF) (CSE:TRUL) is opening a new medical dispensary in New Port Richey, Florida. Located at 5422 US Hwy 19, the doors will open at 9 a.m. on June 16, 2022.

Reason

Legalizing Pot Requires GOP Support

With its unnecessarily complicated and contentious provisions, the MORE Act received only three Republican votes in April.

Bangkok Post

Govt restricts cannabis use to adults after complaints

The government has issued new rules to limit access to marijuana and hemp to people at least 20 years of age, after the decriminalisation of cannabis since June 9 sparked many complaints.

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