Cannabis Laws Loosening for Israel’s Military

by adminTorusBrand | Jan 13, 2017 | Politics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Israel Defense Forces have relaxed its cannabis laws for soldiers who are off-duty. Israeli soldiers accused of using cannabis while on leave will no longer receive disciplinary action, The Times of Israel reports. Soldiers on...

Pennsylvania to Help Fund Its Hemp Pilot Research Program

by adminTorusBrand | Jan 13, 2017 | Business

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Researchers interested in participating in Pennsylvania’s hemp research program can apply for a cost-share program to help cover their project’s costs. Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture will help cover the costs for...

Cannabinoids in the Healthcare System

by adminTorusBrand | Jan 13, 2017 | Business

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cannabis-based medications have the potential to transform healthcare in the coming years. Although medical marijuana has existed in the U.S. since 1996 when it was first legalized in California, in many ways cannabis and its...

Before Leaving Office, Vermont Governor Pardons Nearly 200 People with Minor Marijuana Convictions

by adminTorusBrand | Jan 12, 2017 | Politics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The outgoing governor of Vermont issued pardons to nearly 200 people convicted of simple marijuana possession before leaving office. Before leaving office, Gov. Peter Shumlin of Vermont pardoned 192 of the approximately 460 people...

Growing Hemp Now Legal in Rhode Island

by adminTorusBrand | Jan 12, 2017 | Politics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A law that legalizes the cultivation of hemp by anyone in Rhode Island has gone into effect. A new law that legalizes the cultivation and processing of industrial hemp in Rhode Island for clothing, oil, food, fuel and other...