CNMI Governor signs the cannabis legalization bill, making history in the US territory. This post from Forbes discusses the bold move and its likely impact on the rest of the country. With a governor's signature on Friday, the latest place to legalize marijuana in the U.S. isn't a state. It's the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)—a tiny Pacific territory ... Continue Reading
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Which Marijuana Jobs Are Valued the Most?
Marijuana industry employment is expected to see an annual growth of 220 percent in 2019. This post from Westword takes a closer look at the ranking of marijuana jobs by paycheck. The legal marijuana industry is booming, according to a new report from one of commercial pot's largest job recruiters. But which jobs are paying the most? In a recent analysis of the marijuana ... Continue Reading
2 New Jersey Bills to Revolutionize the Cannabis Industry
If these cannabis bills are passed in their current form, New Jersey should have one of the best systems in place. This post from GreenCamp highlights how NJ could lead by example. New Jersey officials are getting ready to present two weed-related bills to the Murphy administration, and then later introduce them to the Legislature and schedule hearings. A group of some of the ... Continue Reading
Opioid Crisis: Cannabis to Be Studied for Pain Relief
A cannabis initiative team at UCLA plans to conduct a high-quality clinical study of cannabis for its pain relief properties — and perhaps stem the opioid epidemic. This post from NBC News discusses how researchers aim to put medical marijuana to the test amid opioid crisis. Since California first took the leap in 1996, 30 more states and the District of Columbia have ... Continue Reading
Entourage Effect Now Proven by A New Research
A new study says CBD works best when combined with other cannabinoids. This post from Civilized highlights why this proof of the "Entourage Effect” is particularly noteworthy. Many people know about the medical benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabinoid found in marijuana. But it turns out taking CBD alone may not be the most effective way to get those benefits. A ... Continue Reading