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California Fires Destroy Cannabis Crops At Harvest Time
The fires in northern California are turning into a catastrophe for local cannabis growers. Some farmers have seen their crops incinerated, while others have watched helplessly as ash and smoke contaminate sensitive marijuana flowers.

How a 12-Year-Old Girl Could Help End Weed Prohibition in America
A Rolling Stone’s report highlights a federal lawsuit which claims the ban on bringing medical marijuana across state lines violates an epileptic girl’s constitutional rights.

Who’s in Charge of Federal Weed Policy Right Now?
The three most important executive chairs governing weed law and policy, aside from President Trump, are 1) the attorney general of the Department of Justice (DOJ), 2) the administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and 3) the secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Number 1 is, of course, Jeff Sessions, but as of last week, numbers 2 and 3 on that list are goners, which makes the federal landscape for weed stranger than ever.

Colorado Marijuana Sales Already Top $1 Billion in 2017
Colorado marijuana sales continue to hit new milestones, surpassing $1 billion in sales by August this year, and that’s two months earlier in 2017 than they did in 2016.

Medical Marijuana Bill Endorsed In The Philippines
The president of Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, is a ruthless executioner when it comes to their war on drugs. His police force under his anti-drug policy has killed thousands in extra-judicial killings since he took office a year ago. Despite his clear hatred and aversion for drugs, Duterte supports cannabis use. This week, the house panel just endorsed medical cannabis use in the Philippines.

13 Cannabis-Infused Recipes for the Ambitious Stoner Chef
Here are 13 cool recipes from cannabis-infused grilled cheeses and guacamole to gingerbread truffles and chai lattes. It all came from the creative mind of Corinne Tobias, the proprietor of Wake and Bake, an edibles blog featuring healthy vegan edibles recipes.

Predicting The Next State To Legalize Marijuana
Cannabis experts weigh in on the chances of five states legalizing marijuana.

11% of Government Employees in Washington D.C. Have Bought Legal Marijuana
It turns out that many government employees are cannabis buyers, according to a consumer research.

Cathedral City in California Approves Huge Marijuana Facility
Cathedral City approved a 500,000 square foot medical cannabis cultivation facility that would produce 260,000 pounds of cannabis every year and would employ 195 people.