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Illinois sold nearly $40 million in its first month of legal adult-use cannabis sales, presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg revealed his views on drug policy, Australia’s capital legalizes possession and home cultivation, and more cannabis news from last week.

While Australia continues to prohibit cannabis at the federal level, a cannabis legalization measure that took effect last month now permits possession and cultivation in its nation’s capital.

New Zealand’s medical cannabis program will prohibit edibles when it launches in April.

Bernie Sanders pledges legal cannabis for all, MedMen’s CEO resigns, Cookies opens up its first dispensary outside of California, and more cannabis news from last week.

For many years, China has been the top industrial hemp producer on the planet even though China did not issue the first license for legal CBD until 2017. China’s industrial hemp is used to make everything from clothing to paper and hand lotion, with many of these products exported to other countries.

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In a recent statement, Canada’s new Health Minister advised citizens to refrain from consuming cannabis, even legal cannabis completely.

This week is your last chance to give yourself a jumpstart on the cannabis career you’ve always wanted. Enroll in the Classic Cannabis Business comprehensive 4-day seminar, taking place for the final time on the Oakland campus, January 11-14. Oaksterdam is retiring the current program, so do not regret missing this opportunity to develop a competitive edge in an emerging industry. 

Ever since Uruguay became the first country to legalize adult-use five years ago, it afforded residents multiple legal options to acquire cannabis, including the cultivation of their own. However, as is the case in other parts of the world where cannabis use is legal in some form, the unregulated market in Uruguay remains.

People from around the world associate Italy with its world-class art, food, and rich history. The country is home to the 8th largest economy globally and the 4th largest economy in Europe. Now Italy is becoming increasingly known for is medical cannabis. 

Jamaica recently shipped its first legal cannabis export to Canada, marking a significant turning point for the island...

Oaksterdam University is returning to Emerald Cup 2019!  Among other Oaksterdam faculty and alumni in attendance,...

There’s not much time left to give yourself or a loved one the gift of a cannabis education this holiday season. This is your last chance to lock in 2019 prices for January’s semester courses.

Johnny Green Contributing Writer In the upcoming 2020 election, New Zealand voters will get a chance to legalize their...

Lawmakers and regulators in Ontario are reportedly considering a proposal that would increase the number of retail stores in Ontario from 24 to as many as 1,000 locations. This move follows a lag in adult-use cannabis sales, which has led to calls for an overhaul of the province’s regulated cannabis industry.

Happy holidays! This shopping season, avoid the madness of parking lots and stores. Stay home and give yourself or a loved one the gift of a cannabis education with deals on Oaksterdam’s seminar, semester, and online classes — and receive $100 off tuition! 

Cannabis reform could be coming to Finland, or at least it should be, says Finland’s Minister for Social Affairs and Health Aino-Kaisa Pekonen. The health minister recently endorsed cannabis decriminalization, just as members of the Finnish Parliament are considering such a proposal. 

The historic vote marks the first time that a key congressional committee has passed a bill that would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, decriminalizing it at the federal level and giving states the freedom to continue setting their own policies. 

A year ago, the Supreme Court of Mexico ruled that cannabis prohibition is unconstitutional. However, there has been a delay in legislation that would create a legitimized market.

The Government of Quebec recently announced plans to appeal a federal court ruling that found the province’s ban on home cannabis cultivation unconstitutional.

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Ann Lee is a lifelong conservative and Texan, who has been a leader and activist in the Republican Party since 1970. In 1990, her 28-year-old son Richard Lee was injured in a workplace accident that left him a wheelchair-bound paraplegic.

Episode 018 of the Critical Grass podcast with Natalie Darves of Oaksterdam University/Cougar Acres Consulting

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Even in a state whose voters just legalized marijuana, Oakland stands out among California cities for the pivot it has made from enforcing the War on Drugs to using cannabis to grow its economy.

“We’ve volunteered ourselves to Oaksterdam University,” said Zeyead, the company’s CEO.

Luke Zimmerman, Founder, The Law Office of Luke S. Zimmerman APC, has joined Noticed©, an invitation-only service for distinguished professionals.

… Jung enrolled in Oaksterdam’s semester program after returning to the Bay, graduated with honors, and was hired at Harborside San Jose where she discovered the dispensary’s holistics program.

The BIG3 will permit its players to use cannabidiol (CBD) as a pain treatment and for recovery, the 3-on-3 pro basketball league announced on Thursday. The rule is in effect immediately.

The world lost Big Mike Parker Sunday. More than a friend, he is a secret superhero of the cannabis movement. That’s a...

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The University of Michigan is now conducting two studies to understand how medical cannabis use among patients with chronic pain affects pain management, quality of life, and the use of other medications.

Jeff Sessions’ prejudice against cannabis can’t be allowed to destroy American jobs and an American industry.

Oaksterdam University Celebrates 10 Years of Cannabis Education and Legalization with the O’Dammy Awards Ceremony; Legacy Book Will Honor Those Who Fought For Cannabis Rights

OAKLAND (CBS SF) — A marijuana industry leader says California is growing way too much pot, leaving the state with questions about what to with the surplus.

Join Oaksterdam University & Aunt Sandy this July 15th, 2017 to learn how to make a delicious cannabis infused summer meal! See Aunt Sandy prepare her World Famous 10x Butter!

Oaksterdam University offers an education to those pursuing a career in the cannabis, and women are front and center in the growing industry. From horticulture to creating and marketing products, women are finding success in a professional space without a glass ceiling.

On March 5, the Israel cabinet officially decriminalized marijuana use, a move that once again puts the Middle Eastern nation ahead of the United States in terms of cannabis policy, technology and research.

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