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Montana Court Rules Medical Marijuana Providers Can Start Helping More Patients Immediately

In an important new development in Montana, District Court Judge James Reynolds ruled Wednesday that medical marijuana providers may serve more than three patients starting immediately. This is welcome news to over 11,000 patients who may now re-establish critical access to medical marijuana. Without the ruling, severe limitations for patients would not have been removed until […]

Medical Marijuana Policy Roadmap Released by Americans for Safe Access

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By Steve Elliott for Toke Signals Americans for Safe Access (ASA) on Thursday released a briefing book —“Medical Cannabis in America”— calling on Congress and the Obama Administration to end the conflict between federal and state governments on medical marijuana programs. The report includes potential actions for President Obama to take during the lame duck […]

First Nevada Cannabis Lab Receives ISO 17025 Accreditation.

On December 7th, 374 Labs received ISO 17025 accreditation, becoming the first in Nevada to do so. The laboratory, based in Sparks, Nevada, is state-certified and now the only ISO 17025 accredited lab in the state, according to a press release. The laboratory is a member in both the Association of Commercial Cannabis Laboratories (ACCL) […]

Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Legislation Introduced in Texas

Texas State Senator Senator José Menéndez NORML | December 8, 2016 Texas State Senator José Menéndez has filed Senate Bill 269 to protect qualified patients who consume cannabis and to provide for the state-licensed production and distribution of the plant. SB 269 authorizes the possession, production, and distribution of medical marijuana and marijuana-infused products to qualified patients. […]

NYU Study Shows Marijuana Use up 70% in Past Decade for Baby Boomers

An unprecedented number of older people are using illegal recreational drugs in the US, according to a study which has revealed a 70 per cent spike in cannabis use among Baby Boomers in the past decade. “For years we’ve been worried about the potential effects of marijuana on the developing brains of teens, but now […]

This man created a sommelier-type program for dissecting, grading marijuana

Published: Dec 8, 2016, 10:11 am • Updated: Dec 8, 2016, 10:11 am By The Cannabist Staff Wine has its sommeliers, cheese has its mongers and coffee has its cuppers. Could weed have its “interpeners”? The Trichome Institute, a provider of cannabis education and certification, developed a methodology it calls Interpening™ — used to identify, […]

This man created a sommelier-type program for dissecting, grading marijuana

Published: Dec 8, 2016, 10:11 am • Updated: Dec 8, 2016, 10:11 am By The Cannabist Staff Wine has its sommeliers, cheese has its mongers and coffee has its cuppers. Could weed have its “interpeners”? The Trichome Institute, a provider of cannabis education and certification, developed a methodology it calls Interpening™ — used to identify, […]

Delaware Activist Training Event in Wilmington on Dec. 10

When the Delaware Legislature’s 2017 session begins on January 10, reformers expect lawmakers to take a serious look at ending cannabis prohibition. In order to move this important issue forward, we need to grow our team of effective advocates. That’s where you come in! Please join the Marijuana Policy Project on Saturday, Dec. 10, from […]

Delaware Activist Training Event in Wilmington on Dec. 10

When the Delaware Legislature’s 2017 session begins on January 10, reformers expect lawmakers to take a serious look at ending cannabis prohibition. In order to move this important issue forward, we need to grow our team of effective advocates. That’s where you come in! Please join the Marijuana Policy Project on Saturday, Dec. 10, from […]

Delaware Activist Training Event in Wilmington on Dec. 10

When the Delaware Legislature’s 2017 session begins on January 10, reformers expect lawmakers to take a serious look at ending cannabis prohibition. In order to move this important issue forward, we need to grow our team of effective advocates. That’s where you come in! Please join the Marijuana Policy Project on Saturday, Dec. 10, from […]

Humboldt County Farmers Launching Craft Cannabis Brand at Emerald Cup

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By TG Branfalt Jr. for Granjapreneur “We have been perfecting our trade and ability to comply since Prop 215. The opportunity to enter a legitimate, aboveground marketplace requires responsible practices,” he said in the release. “We look forward to raising the bar and setting the most sustainable standards for cannabis cultivation.” Members of the collective […]

Choosing the Right Grow Lights

We consider grow lights to be the #1 most important purchase when it comes to an indoor garden. Without them, everything else you need to grow indoors successfully is quite literally worthless. Most people think that grow lights are only used in very specific situations, but they have a myriad of uses for gardeners of […]

Multinational firm with roots in Canada makes moves into Colorado cannabis

Published: Dec 8, 2016, 6:52 am • Updated: Dec 8, 2016, 6:52 am By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff iAnthus Capital Holdings Inc., a multinational company formed to provide financing and business services to U.S. cannabis operations, has made its first deal in Colorado. Earlier this week, iAnthus officials announced the Toronto- and New York-based […]

Virginia Senate Majority Leader Requests Statewide Cannabis Study

Virginia’s Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment Jr. (R-James City) has sent a letter to the chairman of the Virginia State Crime Commission, Delegate Robert Bell (R-Albemarle), requesting that the agency to examine the state’s enforcement of cannabis policies and whether or not they’re effective in their goals. The letter, which asks for Bell’s “input, suggestions […]

6 Best Stoner Christmas Gifts for 2016

There’s only a couple of weeks left before Christmas (or whatever you choose to celebrate during the holiday season), and if you’re still looking for the best stoner Christmas gifts, we’ve got you covered. These gifts are sure to guarantee that marijuana love in your life is filled with merry this holidaze seasons. Great for any […]

Medical Marijuana Policy Roadmap: Solutions for State and Federal Law Conflicts

Americans for Safe Access | December 8, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC — Americans for Safe Access (ASA) on Thursday released a briefing book —“Medical Cannabis in America”— calling on Congress and the Obama Administration to end the conflict between federal and state governments on medical cannabis programs. The report includes potential actions for President Obama to take […]

DPA’s New Comprehensive Plan Provides Solutions to Problematic Opioid Use and Overdose

December 7, 2016– By Amanda Bent On August 31, 2016 advocates around the world commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day. We do so each year, first and foremost, to honor the memories of those tragically lost to overdose, but also to build solidarity around preventing future tragedies. I spent part of my day strategically engaging with […]

Trump Praises Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte On His Deadly War On Drugs

On Saturday, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump held a telephone call with the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte. According to Duterte, Trump praised Duterte’s deadly war on drugs and invited him to visit the White House. Upon assuming the presidency in June, Duterte made a public call for police and citizens alike to execute people […]

State of the Leaf: Minnesota OKs Cannabis to Treat PTSD

US News Updates Arkansas The Department of Health released proposed rules for the state’s new medical marijuana program, which outlines some of the potential requirements for medical cannabis products. Among other mandates, product labels would be required to include laboratory analysis, dosage, and source information along with applicable warnings. The proposed rules also outline the […]

Americans for Safe Access Petition the DEA to Provide Accurate Information

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By Julia Granowicz for The Marijuana Times It was only a few months ago that the Drug Enforcement Administration made their decision, once again, to deny petitions to reschedule cannabis in the Controlled Substances Act. However, in an official DEA document titled “Denial of Petition to Initiate Proceedings to Reschedule Marijuana”, they made statements for the […]

Pressure Mounts for DEA to Admit Marijuana Has Medicinal Value

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By Mike Adams for Merry Jane “This is something President Obama can correct before he leaves office,” [Steph] Sherer said. “We cannot have this misinformation continue to inaccurately influence the minds of Congressional representatives and government agencies.” In spite of the fact that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) refused once again this year to downgrade marijuana […]

Beware: Children can passively 'smoke' marijuana, too

Relaxing with a joint around children is not very wise. Not only do youngsters inhale harmful secondary smoke in the process, but the psychoactive chemicals in the drug are taken up by their bodies as well. This warning comes from Karen Wilson of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the American Academy […]

This New Product Grows Marijuana in Your Home for You

This new product may turn home growing your marijuana on its head! Meet Seedo, the first fully automatic at-home hydroponic growing system for marijuana. I’ll admit, the commercial below has me absolutely riveted with how this machine functions. This may be because unlike most of my friends, I seem to lack the green thumb needed […]

Marijuana Entrepreneurs Hope Trump Will See Them as Job Creators and Not Lawbreakers

Donald Trump’s selection of anti-drug hardliner Alabama Senator Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III for his attorney general nominee has entrepreneurs in the legal marijuana industry worried. While there is cautious optimism stemming from Mr. Trump’s statements both in favor of medical marijuana and states’ rights in this area, Senator Sessions has voiced anti-legalization sentiments for years […]

Masschusetts Looking for Revenue to Cover Marijuana Regulation Costs

The nascent recreational marijuana industry in Massachusetts will, one day, bring in revenue to cover the state’s costs of regulating and licensing pot shops. But first, the state will have to set up a brand new regulatory framework. Where the money will come from to set up that framework — before any marijuana is sold — remains […]

10 things budtenders shouldn't do: licking prerolls and other sins

Published: Dec 7, 2016, 6:44 am • Updated: Dec 7, 2016, 4:48 pm By Jake Browne, The Cannabist Staff We can go ahead and call it: 2016 was the year of the awful budtender. Even Jill Stein couldn’t buy a recount on this one. What was most impressive was the veritable cornucopia of ways they […]

How much flower, edibles and concentrates can each customer buy in Colorado?

Published: Dec 7, 2016, 6:34 am • Updated: Dec 7, 2016, 4:45 pm By The Cannabist Staff On Oct. 1, 2016, Colorado implemented a host of new marijuana rules that included a new universal symbol stamped on edibles, the barring of certain language on pot products, as well as equivalency regulations for retail marijuana. The […]

Adherence Compliance Announces Integration with BioTrackTHC™ BT Command Center

PRESS RELEASE Adherence Compliance, the industry leader in automated compliance management software, announced the availability of its Compliance Dashboard via BioTrackTHC™’s BT Command Center, which is currently in beta. The compliance data is made available via an API data integration with BioTrackTHC™, the global leader in cannabis traceability software. The compliance data integration for BT […]

Parents 4 Pot Holiday Drive: Supporting Families Effected by Marijuana Prohibition

Micaih suffers from autism, epilepsy and a brain malfunction. He lives with his extended family and survives on Social Security income and his parents are incarcerated. Micaih jumps through daily hoops due to his medicial conditions, but he’s making progress. Now the family is seeking medicinal cannabis treatments for him, but daily life and a […]

Canada Eases Hemp Restrictions

Although it’s going slowly, Canada is in the process of legalizing cannabis; newly-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made it a campaign promise, with lawmakers fast at work drafting legislation (that will be available for public comment later this month). With this in mind, Health Canada has announced that it has drastically eased the process in […]

Organic vs. Chemical Cannabis Fertilizers for Your Grow

Cannabis plants are resilient and resourceful. However, much like any other living organism, cannabis plants need nutrients. Also known as fertilizers, nutrients can be either organic or inorganic (chemical). Before chemical fertilizers, traditional farming practices required you to keep the soil healthy and rich in nutrients by either using nitrogen fixers such as leguminous plants […]

Something Stinks in Spokane: County Puts 6-Month Hold on New Outdoor Grows

After receiving complaints about the smell of growing cannabis, Spokane County in eastern Washington State last week adopted a temporary 6-month moratorium on permits for outdoor cannabis farms. Any new growing operation permitted within the county between now and June will need to be a fully enclosed indoor grow. “The buds emit an odor that […]

Recount Underway for Maine Cannabis Legalization Initiative

On Election Day in Maine, voters were heavily divided on Question 1, a ballot initiative that would legalize recreational cannabis. Voters passed the initiative, but with a very narrow margin, according to a WGME article. Maine capitol buildingPhoto: Andrew Lachance, Flickr Out of almost 760,000 ballots, Question 1 passed by a margin of only 4,073 […]

Cannabis patients sue over DEA’s deception

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By WCL New Service for The Leaf Online Fake news has not only severely damaged the outcome and publicconfidence in the nation’s 2016 elections, deceit has been a foundation of Drug War politics for over 100 years. When President Obama signed an executive order in 209 requiring that his policies be based on science instead […]

Pennsylvania Department of Health Wants Public Input on Medical Marijuana Application Process

Press Release | December 6, 2016 HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy today encouraged individuals interested in applying for a medical marijuana grower/processor and/or dispensary permit to complete a brief survey on the department’s website. “One of our primary focuses as we continue to develop this program is to make sure that patients […]

Petition Demands DEA Correct Misinformation About Marijuana

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By Johnny Green for Weed News Americans for Safe Access, a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research, filed a petition with the Department of Justice (DOJ) today demanding that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) immediately update misinformation about cannabis. The petition is being filed under […]

Orrick, Representing Marijuana Advocate, Challenges DEA Statements About Pot

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By Marcia Coyle for The National Law Journal A national nonprofit advocacy group supporting legal access to medical marijuana has petitioned the U.S. Justice Department to require drug enforcers to correct allegedly false and misleading information about cannabis use on its website. Americans for Safe Access, represented pro bono by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, cites […]

This state could account for 14 percent of the U.S. medical marijuana market by 2020

Published: Dec 6, 2016, 9:02 am • Updated: Dec 6, 2016, 2:03 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Florida’s size and large percentage of elderly residents could vault the state to the second-largest U.S. medical cannabis market by 2020, a new report shows. By 2020, Florida could be tallying $1.6 billion in medical marijuana […]

Hey, DEA: Stop Lying About Marijuana! Group Files DOJ Petition Demanding Accurate Info

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By Steve Elliott for Toke Signals Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research, on Monday filed a petition with the Department of Justice (DOJ) demanding that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) immediately update its misinformation about cannabis. The petition is […]

Steve Kerr’s Medical Admission

Last year, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was crippled by back pain so severe he missed half of his team’s record-breaking regular season. He was so desperate for relief, he told the Warriors Insider podcast on Friday (as picked up by ESPN), that he even tried smoking pot. “A lot of research, a lot […]

Kansas City Decriminalization Measure Gathers Enough Signatures

It looks like Kansas City, Missouri could be voting to decriminalize marijuana possession during the city’s next election cycle in April. This comes after enough signatures were gathered on a petition initiative seeking to do just that, according to a report from the Kansas City Star. The proposal aims to change the current law and treat […]

Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Bill Filed in Texas for 2017

TJ Baker | December 6, 2016 A much anticipated comprehensive medical marijuana bill will be filed Tuesday in Texas for the upcoming 2017 legislative session. State Senator José Menéndez (D-San Antonio), lead sponsor of the bill, made the announcement Monday. “Twenty-eight states have recognized the medical benefit of cannabis, including conservative states like Arkansas, Montana, and North Dakota,” […]

Can Legal Marijuana Save Fading Record Stores?

It seems miraculous that any music retailer has survived the demolition-like forces that piracy, downloading and streaming have unleashed during the past 15 years. CD sales have plummeted from $9.4 billion in 2006 to just $1.5 billion in 2015, according to the RIAA — an 84 percent drop — and the much-ballyhooed vinyl resurgence has done little to […]

Insurance Loss Control Issues for the Cannabis Industry

The International Risk Management Institute defines loss control as “a risk management technique that seeks to reduce the possibility that a loss will occur and/or reduce the severity of those that do occur. Also known as safety or risk control. Driver training is an example of a loss control program that seeks to reduce the likelihood […]

Dutch ‘Tolerance Festival’ Will Bring Cannabis Activism to The Hague

Amid a growing push to reform cannabis laws in the Netherlands, a pair of activists have hatched a bold plan: Take the call for tolerance directly to the seat Dutch government with a massive show of support in The Hague. Set for September 2017—still plenty of time to book a trip—the Tolerance Festival is the […]

7 Keys to Success in the Cannabis Industry

By Nic Easley The marijuana industry continues to evolve at a staggering rate. Regardless of what changes may come, successful marijuana businesses and their employees will need to focus on a few key business fundamentals in order to thrive in this new, ever-changing marketplace. For every way that a business can succeed, there are hundreds […]

Arizona Medical Cannabis Patients File Lawsuit Against State

Two registered medical cannabis patients – Yolanda Daniels and Lisa Becker – have filed a lawsuit against the state in an attempt to reduce the annual registration fee for patients. The patients are claiming that the state is illegally hoarding the funds and failing to reduce fees as is required by the 2010 law that […]

Music Video and Strain Pairing of the Week: “Take on Me” and Sweet Cheese

For this week’s trippy music video and cannabis strain pairing, we thought we’d bring you some synthtastic throwback pop from 1984. Despite the fact that Leafly staff writer Gage Peake is 90s-born, he can’t get enough of the Norwegian group A-ha’s literally sketch-y song “Take on Me.” In Gage’s words, it’s a great song because […]

How To Consume Edibles: 3 Tips For Beginner’s

(Photo: Maurice Svay/Flickr) It’s important to be prepared when trying marijuana edibles for the first time. If you typically smoke or vaporize cannabis, the thought of consuming edibles can seem intimidating. You may have heard stories about people incorrectly dosing their cannabis-infused foods and having an uncomfortable high as a result. But whether you’re consuming […]

Does CBD CaraGold Infused Lube Get the Job Done in the Bedroom?

Welcome to Leafly’s Product Reviews, where we take a closer look at a cannabis gadget, accessory, or consumable, and give it a test spin. Today we’re trying out Good Clean Love’s CBD-infused personal lubricant, CBD CaraGold. Disclosure: I’m a lot pickier about lube and, by extension, lube companies, than the average consumer. I’ve tried dozens of […]

Warriors Coach Tries Medical Cannabis, NBA Freaks Out

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr made waves over the weekend when he said, during a CSN Bay Area Podcast on Friday, that he has consumed medical marijuana for back pain he experienced over the past two years. “I guess maybe I could even get in some trouble for this, but I’ve actually tried [marijuana] […]

Jeff Sessions' reefer madness

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By Megan Carpentier for The Week Michael Liszewski, the director of government affairs for Americans for Safe Access, however, isn’t banking on Trump’s campaign promises quite yet. “A lot of people are aware of the pretty good things that President-elect Trump has said about medical marijuana,” he said, “but Trump has sometimes changed his mind […]

Jeff Sessions' reefer madness

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By Megan Carpentier for The Week Michael Liszewski, the director of government affairs for Americans for Safe Access, however, isn’t banking on Trump’s campaign promises quite yet. “A lot of people are aware of the pretty good things that President-elect Trump has said about medical marijuana,” he said, “but Trump has sometimes changed his mind […]

Minnesota Adds PTSD to Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana

Maggie Ellinger-Locke | December 5, 2016 In a press conference last week, Dr. Ed Ehlinger, the Minnesota Commissioner of Health, announced the department will add post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis. Patients who suffer from PTSD and have their doctor’s certification will be eligible to sign up for a medical […]

'A good first step': The state eases up on Oregon marijuana testing regulations

Published: Dec 5, 2016, 9:41 am • Updated: Dec 5, 2016, 9:41 am By Andrew Selsky, The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. — The state of Oregon on Friday temporarily eased up on testing requirements for marijuana, two days after business insiders warned that new rules would cause a drop in state tax revenues, an increase […]

Man Cries Smoking Best Weed of His Life [Video]

Whether you’re laughing or not, we’ve all been there. You’re enjoying a smoke and you think to yourself, “Man, this might be the best weed I’ve ever smoked.” It might be the best weed…or you might just be enjoying it so much you think so. Regardless of which is which, you know that hit brought […]

Baby boomers on dope: Recreational marijuana use is on the rise among adults over 50

The recent legalization of recreational marijuana (cannabis) use in California, Colorado, and Washington reflect the sweeping changes in the attitudes and perceptions towards marijuana use in the United States. Eight states have voted in favor of legal recreational marijuana and 26 states in total allow medicinal marijuana. There is a common misperception that widespread marijuana […]

Minnesota Approves Medical Cannabis for PTSD

Minnesota’s Department of Health has announced that it’s expanding the state’s list of qualifying medical cannabis conditions to include post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Minnesota now joins New Jersey, Michigan, California, Illinois, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Arizona, Washington, Rhode Island and Oregon as states that allow those with PTSD to legally use medical […]

Flush Your Vision Statement Down the Toilet

By Alexa Divett Do you have a vision statement for your business?  Renowned business expert, Cameron Herold says to flush it down the toilet and replace it with your vivid vision. He recommends going above and beyond the normal, boring vision statement, which is only a tiny slice of your company pie anyway, by creating […]

How to Choose and Shop for the Right Commercial Cannabis Greenhouse

By Hunter Wilson Foreword: In this Growers Spotlight, we interview Shane Hutto, owner and expert of Horticultural Solutions Ltd as well as the owner of Horticultural Extracts LLC. Shane has Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Horticulture with a focus on extraction from Oklahoma State University. He has worked in one of the largest single-site greenhouses […]

Are You Kidding Me? Oregon’s Lab Testing Fiasco Continues

On October 1, the Oregon implemented new rules governing the laboratory analysis of cannabis products. The state had already mandated that all products be tested for potency, pesticide residue, water content, microbiological activity and (where applicable) residual solvents. The October 1 rules created a system for state licensing and oversight of the labs. They specified […]

New York’s Medical Marijuana Program adds Chronic Pain to Approved Conditions

It’s a good day in New York for anyone suffering from chronic pain. The state’s medical marijuana laws just added the ailment to their list of qualifying conditions. In a statement released from the New York Department of Health, a regulatory amendment outlining the additional of chronic pain and its conditions has been drafted and will […]

US: Cancer Study Of Psilocybin Hints At New Role For Illegal Drug

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n685/a11.htmlNewshawk: JimVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 01 Dec 2016Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2016 The New York Times CompanyWebsite: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Author: Jan Hoffman CANCER STUDY OF PSILOCYBIN HINTS AT NEW ROLE FOR ILLEGAL DRUG On a summer morning in 2013, Octavian Mihai entered a softly lit room furnished with a small statue of Buddha, a box […]

US: FDA Agrees To New Trials For Ecstasy To Help Soothe

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n686/a01.htmlNewshawk: JimVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 30 Nov 2016Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2016 The New York Times CompanyWebsite: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Author: Dave Philipps FDA AGREES TO NEW TRIALS FOR ECSTASY TO HELP SOOTHE POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS CHARLESTON, S.C.  – After three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, C.  J.  Hardin wound up hiding from the world in a […]

US AZ: High Hopes For High Times

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n684/a02.htmlNewshawk: KirkVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 01 Dec 2016Source: Tucson Weekly (AZ)Copyright: 2016 Tucson WeeklyContact: Website: http://www.tucsonweekly.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/462Author: Nick Meyers HIGH HOPES FOR HIGH TIMES Arizona continues efforts towards legal marijuana The failure of Prop 205 may have been a sobering realization for some, but others still have high hopes for the future of marijuana in […]

How soon could Denver businesses open the first social pot use areas? Well, about that…

Published: Dec 4, 2016, 1:49 am • Updated: Dec 5, 2016, 7:45 am By Jon Murray, The Denver Post For Mutiny Information Cafe on Denver’s South Broadway strip, the city’s recently passed social marijuana use voter initiative could allow for once-a-month Saturday night gatherings that mix vaping, edibles and dancing. Other businesses are considering the possibilities […]

How soon could Denver businesses open the first social pot use areas? Well, about that…

Published: Dec 4, 2016, 1:49 am • Updated: Dec 5, 2016, 7:45 am By Jon Murray, The Denver Post For Mutiny Information Cafe on Denver’s South Broadway strip, the city’s recently passed social marijuana use voter initiative could allow for once-a-month Saturday night gatherings that mix vaping, edibles and dancing. Other businesses are considering the possibilities […]

Nevada Lawmaker Wants Recreational Marijuana Sales to Start ASAP

Nevada State Senator Tick Segerblom (D-Las Vegas) Scott Gacek | December 3, 2016 LAS VEGAS, NV — Voters in Nevada legalized marijuana on election day by passing Question 2,  allowing adults 21 and older to possess limited amounts of marijuana starting January 1, 2017. But under the measure, a state regulated recreational cannabis market wouldn’t open […]

Hawaii Dispensary Raises $5 Million in Second Round Financing

Oahu-based Manoa Botanicals dispensary has raised $5 million in its second round of equity financing. In total, the company has raised a total of $10.9 million. A $1 million building permit was filed with the Oahu Department of Planning and Permitting in November. The building permit is for a cultivation facility in Kunia, according to […]

What is THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)?

Most people know that THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the chemical compound in cannabis responsible for a euphoric high. But what more is there to know about cannabis’ primary psychoactive component? Whether the question comes as a newbie to the cannabis world or an experienced consumer who would like to know a bit more about the […]

NBA Head Coach: “Only a Matter of Time” Before Pro Sports Allow Medical Marijuana Use

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (Keith Allison/WikiMedia Commons) Ross Baglia | December 3, 2016 Earlier this week, the NFL issued a 10 game suspension to Buffalo’s Seantrel Henderson, who failed a drug test after using marijuana to treat Chron’s disease, once again bringing up the discussion of whether professional sports leagues should relax […]

Survey: More Cannabis Consumers Seek Wellness, Not Intoxication

New research by a national marketing strategy firm has turned up some surprising findings about Gen X and Millennial cannabis consumers. Researchers at New York-based Miner & Co. Studio recently took a deep dive into the background, opinions, and buying habits of cannabis consumers in their twenties and thirties who live in legal states. Their […]

Deals of the Week for December 2, 2016: Torches, Quartz Nails, and Swabs

1. Blazer “Big Shot” Torch Not all torches are created equal, especially when it comes to what’s best for your dabbing needs. This Blazer Big Shot Torch is widely regarded as one of, if not the best all-around torch for dabbing enthusiasts. Head out to a cannabis event and you’ll see that most hash oil […]

New Strains Alert: GTO, Nightmare Cookies, Versace, and More

From fashion icons to muscle cars, this week’s New Strains Alert has it all. Thunderstruck is a CBD strain worth riffing on for a clear-headed buzz that is easy on the body. Nightmare Cookies is the newest addition to a growing number of Cookie cuts in the Leafly Database. With the heady addition of White Nightmare to the […]

Scotts Miracle-Gro charges ahead in hydroponics, takes control of Boulder's AeroGrow

Published: Dec 2, 2016, 1:16 pm • Updated: Dec 2, 2016, 2:19 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Scotts Miracle-Gro is now the majority owner of Boulder’s AeroGrow International Inc., the indoor gardening products company that was Scotts’ first foray into hydroponics. AeroGrow this week announced that Scotts subsidiary SMG Growing Media Inc. upped […]

Canada Considering 18+ Legal Cannabis Age, Report Leak Reveals

In order to undercut the country’s estimated $7-billion-per-year black market, a panel charged with outlining Canada’s forthcoming regulated system will recommend that policymakers keep prices low and allow legal sales to young adults. Details of the panel’s report, expected to be made public Dec. 21, emerged this week in a National Post story by John […]

Widow of Hunter S. Thompson Plans to Sell Marijuana From His Personal Stash

Though the forefather of gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson, has been dead for over a decade, we’re going to finally be able to fulfill our far-fetched fantasy of doing his drugs. The writer’s widow, Anita Thompson, is plotting to sell six different strains of weed that were saved from the Fear and Loathing in Las […]

7 Tips for Making Your Own Homemade Pipes and Bongs

If you’re a frequent cannabis consumer, odds are you’ve found yourself fiending for some flower but sans a smoking device. Cue the homemade pipe or bong. The most famous of this breed include the apple pipe and water bottle gravity bong, but the scope of what’s possible is limited only by imagination – and luckily, […]

Is legal weed flattening beer sales?

Published: Dec 2, 2016, 10:56 am • Updated: Dec 2, 2016, 1:36 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff This bud’s a potential downer for beer. A research note published this week from Cowen & Company financial analysts suggests that beer volume sales in the legal recreational cannabis states of Colorado, Oregon and Washington are […]

Arizona Prosecutor Wants Trump to “End the Charade” of Marijuana Legalization

Scott Gacek | December 2, 2016 PHOENIX, AZ — Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery, a prominent Republican who helped lead the opposition to a failed ballot measure that would have legalizde marijuana in Arizona, said this week that he expects the Trump Administration to crack down on medical marijuana laws nationwide and to “end the charade” […]

Oregon’s First CBD-Infused Beer Released at Portland Weed Week

Today at Portland’s inaugural Weed Week a new cannabis product is causing a bit of buzz. Coalition Brewing and Half Baked Labs release Oregon’s first commercially produced CBD-infused beer. The beer contains an active dose of Cannabidiol (CBD), but no THC, the psychoactive element found in marijuana. CBD is one of the plant’s many cannabinoids […]

Why weed investors are betting on warehouse rent increases

Published: Dec 2, 2016, 7:16 am • Updated: Dec 2, 2016, 7:16 am By Polly Mosendz and Patrick Clark, Bloomberg It took Chris Abbott six stressful months to find a new space for his growing company. The 10,000-square-foot warehouse on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, was once used to store industrial-strength compressors. Now the gritty […]

Why weed investors are betting on warehouse rent increases

Published: Dec 2, 2016, 7:16 am • Updated: Dec 2, 2016, 7:16 am By Polly Mosendz and Patrick Clark, Bloomberg It took Chris Abbott six stressful months to find a new space for his growing company. The 10,000-square-foot warehouse on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, was once used to store industrial-strength compressors. Now the gritty […]

New York Adds Chronic Pain as Qualifying Condition for Medical Marijuana Program

Drug Policy Alliance | December 2, 2016 NEW YORK—The New York State Department of Health announced Thursday that they will expand New York’s beleaguered medical marijuana program by adding chronic pain as a qualifying condition under New York’s Compassionate Care Law. This decision by the Department of Health is a victory for patient advocates and […]