By MATT MARKGRAF

Full Article: 
http://wkms.org/post/ky-reps-comer-and-massie-participate-bipartisan-hemp-hill-expo-capitol

by Roberta Lunghini

 
Italy’s Health Ministry has published the definitive “all you wanted to know about” guide to medical cannabis. It is targeted to physicians who can prescribe it and to pharmacists who can sell it.
 
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http://www.west-info.eu/italys-health-ministry-publishes-guide-to-medical-cannabis/

Brittney Sanger

 
People have been using the herb for thousands of years. Not just men, but also women, enjoy the numerous benefits that weed has to offer. As a matter of fact, there are some pretty powerful ladies whose relationship with ganja dates back as far as the 12th century. From authors to Egyptian royalty, here are seven women in history that you didn’t know were fans of cannabis.
 
Full Article: 
http://herb.co/2017/02/27/women-history-cannabis/

by Elicia Dover

 
These days just about everything is delivered straight to your door, but once Arkansas’ medical marijuana program is up and running, people will be able to get marijuana delivered as well.
On Monday, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decided on regulations for delivery of medical marijuana to patients and caregivers.
 
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http://katv.com/news/local/arkansas-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-can-deliver-to-patients-homes

xpose.ie

 
“I mean, my main problem is my hands don’t work very well. But thanks to cannabis they work much better than they used to. Thanks to the law in California now, it’s just a spray that I put on.”
 
Full Article: 
http://www.tv3.ie/xpose/article/entertainment-news/232564/Patrick-Stewart-relies-on-cannabis-spray-to-keep-hands-working

Reginald Reefer

 
In 1938, Popular Mechanics published an article entitled, “Billion Dollar Crop” in reference to Hemp.At the time, a billion dollars would hold the modern day equivalent of $16,766,111,111.11 based on inflation and all that economic jazz. As of last year, Colorado grossed more than 1 billion dollars in Cannabis sales and the kicker here is, we’re only talking about cannabis – Not Hemp!
As the world sheds their old government induced beliefs and open up to a new era of cannabis, we are seeing society respond the industry quite favorably. In fact, in every state that has legalized cannabis either for medical or recreational use, have seen a growth within the industry. While the government is taking their sweet ass time to legitimize the cannabis industry, people are plunging forward and making it legit by themselves.
 
Full Article: 
https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/cannabis-is-great-but-the-hemp-market-is-worth-billions

Paul Ainsworth

Billy Caldwell and mum Charlotte were previously forced to travel to the US to receive cannabis oil treatment for his debilitating epilepsy
 
A Co Tyrone mother is receiving a cannabis-based medicine for her young son for the first time on Irish soil after previously bringing a supply of the vital drug from the USA.
Billy Caldwell (11) suffers a severe form of epilepsy that induces seizures which could kill and was initially not expected to survive before receiving life-saving treatment in Chicago.
When his condition worsened again last summer, his mum Charlotte was forced to take Billy to California, where medical and recreational cannabis is legal, to receive doses of oil made from the plant that can prevent seizures.
After a costly spell in Los Angeles that left the pair homeless while they paid for treatment, they were able to return to their Castlederg home after flying to Dublin, where they passed through customs with a supply of cannabis oil.
Now the relieved family can get the medicine they need without leaving Ireland.
 
Full Article: 
http://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2017/02/27/news/mum-of-billy-caldwell-11-secures-legal-cannabis-based-medicine-on-irish-soil-945200/

By Socrates Mbamalu

Photo: This Is Africa
 
South Africa is a country of many firsts. The rainbow nation will soon become the first African country to legalise cannabis sativa popularly called marijuana. The legislation is based strictly on medical grounds. The country’s Medicines Control Council (MCC) stated that it would soon publish its proposed guidelines on cannabis production for medicinal use.
 
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201702250199.html

Zach Harris

 
It may be nearing the end of February, but that doesn’t mean that your New Year’s resolution can’t just be starting. But if that resolution was to start getting to the gym more, you might want to hold out a little bit longer – at least until Power Plant Fitness opens San Francisco’s first cannabis-friendly workout space.
 
Full Article: 
https://www.merryjane.com/culture/cannabis-gym-san-francisco

Michael Perchick, KVUE

 
Full Article: 
http://www.kvue.com/news/local/gun-rights-and-marijuana-laws/414545761