Episode 7 - Nugget of News - October 14th 2018

International - Canada makes final preparations before cannabis becomes legal https://www.malaymail.com/s/1682291/canada-makes-final-preparations-before-cannabis-becomes-legal — Health - — Science - “The Science Behind Giving CBD & Cannabis to Cats and Dogs” https://www.leafly.com/news/health/what-science-says-about-giving-dogs-cats-cannabis-cbd — National News - “Trump Administration Seeks Public Comments On Marijuana Reclassification” https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomangell/2018/10/10/trump-administration-seeks-public-comments-on-marijuana-reclassification/#5043e740749a — Stock News - “Cannabis could disrupt a $500 billion market, says CEO of top marijuana maker after deal with DEA” https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/12/canopy-growth-ceo-cannabis-could-disrupt-a-500-billion-market.html — Midterm Election 2018 - “National Cannabis Industry Association Releases Congressional Scorecard Ahead Of Midterm Elections” https://www.weednews.co/national-cannabis-industry-association-releases-congressional-scorecard-ahead-of-midterm-elections/ — Nevada - “Newly Public Flower One to Buy Nevada Cannabis Cultivator for $27.2 Million” https://www.newcannabisventures.com/newly-public-flower-one-to-buy-nevada-cannabis-cultivator-for-27-2-million/ — Colorado - Colorado Kicks Out Cannabis Retail Chain Over Illegal Sales Scheme https://merryjane.com/news/colorado-kicks-out-cannabis-retail-chain-over-illegal-sales-scheme — Oregon - — Washington - “Washington state will pause new marijuana candy rules for one month” https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/state-will-pause-new-marijuana-candy-rules-for-one-month/ — California - “California cannabis industry heavyweights file lawsuit in response to federal suit filing” https://mjbizdaily.com/california-cannabis-industry-heavyweights-file-lawsuit-in-response-to-previous-federal-suit-filing/ — Massachusetts - “Cannabis cafes won't open for 'years,' state says” https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2018/10/09/cannabis-cafes-wont-open-for-years-state-says.html — Michigan - “Michigan ballot initiative could soon make recreational marijuana use legal” https://wsbt.com/news/local/michigan-ballot-initiative-could-soon-make-recreational-marijuana-use-legal — Maryland - “Maryland puts a hold on medical marijuana from Lothian grower” http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/for_the_record/ac-cn-forwardgro-marijuana-hold-20181010-story.html — New York - “Marijuana legalization in New York: Here's the money behind politically charged pot war” https://www.lohud.com/story/news/investigations/2018/10/09/new-york-marijuana-legalization/1535138002/ — Pennsylvania - “Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana in Pennsylvania Clears Hurdle” http://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/bill-decriminalize-marijuana-pennsylvania-clears-hurdle/ — New Jersey - N.J.'s new medical marijuana dispensaries have been delayed as program keeps growing https://www.nj.com/marijuana/2018/10/njs_new_medical_marijuana_dispensaries_have_been_d.html — Illinois - “Pot Topics: Chicago’s PharmaCann sold in record deal; pot legal in Canada soon” https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/cresco-pot-cannabis-stocks-edibles-canada-marijuana-legalized/ — Florida - “Florida's largest medical cannabis producer seeing 'huge transition' from opioids to marijuana treatment: CEO” https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/08/trulieve-ceo-huge-transition-from-opioids-to-cannabis-in-florida.html — Hawaii - “Hawaii lab rejects more than 20% of medical marijuana tested” https://mjbizdaily.com/hawaii-lab-rejects-more-than-20-of-medical-marijuana-tested/ — Oklahoma - “ Oklahoma legislature looks to Board of Health for medical cannabis rules“ http://www.normantranscript.com/news/government/oklahoma-legislature-looks-to-board-of-health-for-medical-cannabis/article_4005da66-54a2-5782-939e-0e18d2b670b0.html — Virginia - With Virginia medical cannabis dispensaries opening soon, learn about CBD’s potential health benefits https://wtkr.com/2018/10/09/with-virginia-medical-cannabis-dispensari