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Some WHO cannabis recommendations draw strong opposition at recent UN meeting

Two of the World Health Organization's (WHO) cannabis scheduling recommendations might face an uphill battle getting adopted later…

News July 30
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Postponed vote on WHO cannabis recommendations reveals international disagreements, uphill battle ahead

The 63rd session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna this week laid bare deep…

News March 6
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Expected delay in vote on WHO cannabis scheduling recommendations spurs US official to express ‘regret’ over decision

A United Nations drug policy agency this week is expected to postpone a vote on the World Health…

News March 3
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Upstart Ohio medical cannabis firm raises CA$85 million to expand footprint

A young cannabis company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, raised 85 million Canadian dollars ($65 million) that it will use…

News October 25
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Lawmakers seek clarity on US border stance toward Canadian marijuana workers

A bipartisan group of legislators wants the Trump administration to explain how the U.S. plans to deal with…

News October 17
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Electric utilities work with cannabis growers to save on power costs

Despite knowing for years that electricity is a major expense that can significantly affect everyone's bottom line, marijuana…

News July 17
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