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Why Are California’s Legal Marijuana Sales So Low?

Why Are California’s Legal Marijuana Sales So Low? | Phillip Smith

California is on track to generate $1.9 billion in legal marijuana sales this year, according to new data from a financial analysis firm tracking the market. That’s a lot of weed, but it’s only half the amount the same firm previously estimated the state would rake in. The estimates are from New Frontier Data, which crunches cannabis […]

Why Are California’s Legal Marijuana Sales So Low? | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/90667/californias-legal-marijuana-sales-low/

Thieves crash stolen minivan into Colorado Springs pot dispensary, hit police car during escape

A team of alleged burglars crashed a stolen mini-van through the glass front entrance of the Native Roots Marijuana dispensary, stole containers of marijuana and then crashed into an oncoming police vehicle during their escape early Wednesday morning.

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https://www.thecannabist.co/2018/09/26/thieves-crash-stolen-minivan-into-colorado-springs-pot-dispensary-hit-police-car-during-escape/104667/

Study: Families of Children With Epilepsy Report Benefits From CBD Extracts

Study: Families of Children With Epilepsy Report Benefits From CBD Extracts | NORML

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — The adjunctive use of non-standardized CBD extract products is associated with subjective benefits in children with treatment-resistant epilepsy, according to data published in the journal Scientific Reports. A team of researchers from the University of Sydney interviewed 41 families who reported using extracts as a treatment for their child’s epilepsy, and performed analytical testing on the products. […]

Study: Families of Children With Epilepsy Report Benefits From CBD Extracts | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/91301/study-families-children-epilepsy-report-benefits-cbd-extracts/

Oklahoma Voters Decide in Favor of Statewide Medical Marijuana Law

Oklahoma Voters Decide in Favor of Statewide Medical Marijuana Law | NORML

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — A majority of Oklahomans voted on Tuesday to enact State Question 788 — a statewide voter-initiated measure that permits doctors to use their discretion to recommend medical cannabis to those patients who will benefit from it. Oklahoma is now the 31st state to legalize and regulate the use of medical cannabis under state law. “Public […]

Oklahoma Voters Decide in Favor of Statewide Medical Marijuana Law | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/90951/oklahoma-voters-decide-favor-statewide-medical-cannabis-access-law/

A Legal Marijuana Market in New York State Would Yield $434 Million Annually

A Legal Marijuana Market in New York State Would Yield $434 Million Annually | NORML

NEW YORK, NY — The state of New York would gain an estimated $434 million annually in new tax revenue under a regulated adult use marijuana market, according to an analysis prepared by the New York City Comptroller’s office. The report estimates the size of the statewide cannabis market to be $3.1 billion. “Our analysis shows that a […]

A Legal Marijuana Market in New York State Would Yield $434 Million Annually | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/90644/new-york-state-legal-cannabis-market-yield-434-million-annually/

Marijuana Legalization Becomes Reality in Vermont

Marijuana Legalization Becomes Reality in Vermont | Kate Zawidzki

MONTPELIER, VT — July 1, 2018 will go down in Vermont’s history as the day the state officially stopped punishing adults for consuming marijuana. Residents of Vermont are seeing the fruits of our movement’s tireless efforts to reform harmful and ill-conceived marijuana laws. As of Sunday, adults can now legally possess, consume, and grow limited […]

Marijuana Legalization Becomes Reality in Vermont | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/91017/marijuana-legalization-becomes-reality-vermont/

Marijuana bust in El Paso County leads to suspected stolen vehicle chop shop

Investigators in El Paso County checking on a suspected illegal marijuana grow uncovered an alleged stolen vehicle “chop shop” on an adjoining property. 

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https://www.thecannabist.co/2018/09/24/marijuana-bust-in-el-paso-county-leads-to-suspected-stolen-vehicle-chop-shop/104664/