West Virginia NORML Makes Final Push For Medical Marijuana Legislation
by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach Coordinator April 3, 2017 Marijuana advocates in West Virginia are celebrating after the state senate voted to pass a bill that would legalize and regulate the use of medical marijuana in the Mountain State. After surviving two committee assignments, and being amended to allow home cultivation by registered patients, Senate […]
Let Timmy Smoke: It’s Time to Open Baseball’s Hidden Cannabis Culture
Twelve years ago Tucker was a first-round draft pick out of Southern California’s Temple City High School, in a San Gabriel Valley suburb of Los Angeles. For the next three years the promising pitcher with the prodigious fastball bounced around the Marlins’ minor league affiliates, training for The Show in quiet burgs like Zebulon, North […]
‘Brave New Workers’: A Burning Desire To Get A Medicinal Marijuana License
California native Malcolm Mirage’s dream was to own a legal cannabis dispensary. For years, he had grown marijuana and sold it on the black market, while working a day job as a personal trainer. But in his late 20s, Mirage decided it was time to jump into the growing legal industry — before it got […]
Benefits of Humidity Level Control for Cannabis
This article is sponsored by Integra by Desiccare. Integra™ by Desiccare manufactures a complete line of humidity control products for the cannabis industry. Whether you’re drying, curing, storing, or preserving edibles, they have the solution to keep the freshness, potency, taste, and overall quality of your product. If your only experience with cannabis has been purchasing […]
Benefits of Humidity Level Control for Cannabis
This article is sponsored by Integra by Desiccare. Integra™ by Desiccare manufactures a complete line of humidity control products for the cannabis industry. Whether you’re drying, curing, storing, or preserving edibles, they have the solution to keep the freshness, potency, taste, and overall quality of your product. If your only experience with cannabis has been purchasing […]
Commercial Landlords and Tenants in the Cannabis Industry: Beware of the AIR Lease Form
4) Financial Security Tenants will have difficulty obtaining financing from federally regulated financial institutions and could be in default with existing financing due to the institutions’ obligation to comply with federal law. The parties will likely resort to private methods of security to protect the landlord from possible damage arising from federal interference. The security […]
What are the Best 420 Events in 2017?
4/20 is like the Super Bowl of holidays for the cannabis community. Whether you are attending a giant expo, a public smoke sesh, or an intimate party with friends, this day is special to all of the consumers, activists, and cannabis industry professionals.So, what are the best 420 events in 2017? This year we are lucky, […]
Real Stories From Canada of Cannabis Replacing Pharmaceuticals
“Back in my day if you wanted to be with the pretty girls, ya stayed away from the drugs”, says my buddy Art. He’s explaining to me how crazy it is that today he uses Cannabis and Cannabis alone for his chronic pain. After the accident and the subsequent leg amputation, Art took whatever pain […]
Ask Dr. Dave: Cancer-fighting Properties of Cannabis?
Ask Dr. Dave is a place where you can ask practicing physician health questions about cannabis. To submit your questions for a future article, click here. David Bearman M.D. is one of the most clinically knowledgeable physicians in the U.S. in the field of medicinal marijuana. His over 40-year career includes public health, administrative medicine, provision […]
Here’s Why Cannabis Patients are Gathering in D.C. Demanding Change
Washington, DC — On Friday, April 7th and running through Tuesday, April 11th, Americans for Safe Access, a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research, will host its 5th annual National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference, a gathering of cannabis industry professionals, patients, and advocates aiming to […]
Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/01/17
by Justin Strekal, NORML Political DirectorApril 1, 2017 Welcome to this week’s edition of the NORML legislative roundup! Happy April Fools Day – unfortunately I have no light-hearted gag for you today as marijuana prohibition is still very much in effect with thousands of people a week arrested throughout the country for mere possession of […]
Introducing Leafly Wings: High-Altitude Deliveries for High-Altitude Consumers
In 1485 Leonardo da Vinci, having admired birds’ ability to soar through the skies, drew detailed plans for a human-powered ornithopter in an audacious effort to bring the power of flight to man. Four hundred and eighteen years later, the Wright brothers audaciously completed the first powered flight. Yet sometimes, the most innovative technology mankind can harness […]
Dolphin-Safe Cannabis Certification Helps Consumers Shop Wisely
In Eugene, Oregon, many consumers are looking to a new certification to make sure their cannabis products are safe for the environment. The Dolphin-Safe™ Cannabis Certification gives consumers the reassurance that their cannabis is grown without harming the aquatic mammals. According to The Guardian, a dolphin’s brain is roughly 25% heavier than the average human […]
California Leaders Want to Block a Fed Move Against Cannabis
The state of California continues to draw lines in the sand in its continuing battle against the federal government. First the issues were immigration and environmental protection; now the state is turning its attention to the flourishing cannabis industry. State voters passed Proposition 64, ending cannabis prohibition in the state, last November. But President Trump […]
The Resources Already Exist, Let’s Get Pesticide Use Right
Fifteen years after Colorado voters ushered in medical cannabis, Governor John Hickenlooper declared “zero tolerance” of any off-label pesticide on cannabis. This started a wave of confusion and unnecessary expense for cultivators that still exists. While any other farmer in the United States can depend on the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop, educate and […]
How to Not Smell Like Cannabis After Smoking: 5 Items to Have On-Hand
I’ve never been the type of person to broadcast my high in public, either due to the fact that I look high or because I smell strongly of cannabis. That’s not because I’m ashamed of it, I just don’t want to deal with the silent judgments of strangers I encounter in the wild. It’s my […]
New Strains Alert: Megalodon, Blue Buddha, East Coast Alien, and More
In this week’s New Strains Alert, we’ve gathered a couple Romulan crosses, a few Blueberry crosses, and some user submitted goodies. Golden Nugget brings Romulan to the table through its Golden Goat lineage, infusing this bright hybrid with enjoyable body effects, whereas Orange Romulan leans on classic Romulan relaxation intermixed with tart citrus terpenes. Combining strong physical effects and […]
Cannabis Irrigation Supply: Dedicated to the Grower
Cannabis Irrigation Supply is a family owned and operated business with both an online store a warehouse located in the San Diego area that is dedicated to growers everywhere. They have everything you need to take care of your cannabis plants whether you have 1 or 100,000 for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. In 1996, founder and […]
Opening a Dispensary on an Island: Overcoming a Barrier to Business
Martha’s Vineyard is renowned for its beautiful beaches, quaint whaling towns and picturesque rolling countryside. The island is well known as a popular vacation spot for the rich and famous, including the Obamas, the Clintons and Larry David. The movie Jaws was filmed there and the infamous Ted Kennedy-Chappaquiddick incident took place there in 1969. […]
Cannabidiol Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Cannabis Use Disorder
Verified March 2017 by Mclean Hospital Sponsor: Information provided by (Responsible Party): Kevin P. Hill, MD, MHS, Mclean Hospital ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03102918 First received: March 31, 2017 Last updated: March 31, 2017 Last verified: March 2017 We aim to determine Epidiolex’s promise as a pharmacotherapy for cannabis use disorder. We hypothesize that Epidiolex, when added […]
How to Make the Best Cannabutter: Recipes, Uses and Tips
Learn to make cannabis-infused butter with just a few simple ingredients. One of the best and easiest ways to reap the benefits of cannabis is through edibles. However, they do not come cheap. One cookie can cost anywhere from 7-10 dollars and it’s not even fresh! By making your own cannabutter, you get to control […]
S02, Ep. 50: He runs Julian Marley's marijuana biz; He dabs distillates
Published: Mar 31, 2017, 9:18 am • Updated: Mar 31, 2017, 9:18 am By The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: JuJu Royal CEO Travis Belcher and Jim Biviano, founder of concentrates maker Ascend Industries, LLC. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • Getting into the nitty gritty of strain genetics. • […]
Science Researchers Discover Just Where Marijuana Gets Its Taste
From earthy-flavored OG Kush to zesty Lemon Haze and skunky Sour Disel, there’s a plethora of flavor options for marijuana smokers in legal states to choose from when purchasing weed at their local dispensaries. Now researchers have identified the genes that give cannabis plants their differing tastes. Scientists at the University of British Columbia (UBC) recently discovered […]
CBE Press Announces Addition of Acting Managing Editor
VIENNA, Virginia, April 3, 2017 – CBE Press LLC and CBC Group, the publishers of www.cannabisbusinessexecutive.com, its weekly newsletters and the new Cannabis Business Executive Conference series including www.cbec2018.com, announce the addition of Dave Hodes as acting managing editor. Hodes joins the CBE Press LLC team as business editor, writer and reporter for both the […]
Hawaii: Proposal to Expand Medical Marijuana Law Passed by Two Senate Committees on Same …
Legislation that would expand Hawaii’s medical marijuana law was passed by two Senate committees today, sending it towards a vote by the full Senate. House Bill 1488 was passed unanimously today by both the Senate Judicial Law Committee, and the Senate Ways and Means Committee. The votes come roughly a week after the measure – […]
Are High-End Vapes Worth the Expensive Price Tag?
This article is sponsored by DaVinci Vaporizer. DaVinci is a Las Vegas-based consumer technology company committed to delivering consciousness everywhere. DaVinci has consistently brought the most advanced portable vaporizers from mind to market. Where we’ve all seen these several-hundred-dollar vaporizers hitting the market over the last few years, we often find ourselves asking the question: […]
Cities Swap SWAT-Style Dispensary Raids for Softer Approach
In early March, police officers raided an establishment in Springfield, MA, that had been charging customers $20 for admission and then giving them “free” cannabis samples. But unlike raids that have taken place at many dispensaries around the country, the police didn’t bust down the door. They didn’t draw their guns—or order patrons and proprietors […]
Curbelo, Blumenauer Introduce Bill to Treat Legal Marijuana Businesses Fairly Under Tax Code
Press Releases Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Carlos Curbelo (FL–26) and Earl Blumenauer (OR–3) introduced the Small Business Tax Equity Act of 2017, H.R. 1810. This legislation will amend Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code to allow marijuana businesses operating in compliance with state law to utilize common tax deductions and credits. Section 280E currently prohibits businesses that […]
Which Cannabis Conferences Are Beneficial to Your Business?
The business of legal cannabis is booming, and as interest in the cannabis industry continues to grow, it’s no wonder that a wide range of cannabis conferences are popping up like weeds. Whether you’re a small business looking to expand your reach to more customers, an entrepreneur seeking new opportunities, or a firmly established organization making […]
Statewide Delivery to Launch in Massachusetts
BOSTON—Beginning next month, a Brockton-based medical marijuana dispensary will become the first in Massachusetts to provide same-day home delivery to card-carrying patients across the state. The move, first reported by the Boston Globe, is expected to ease access for limited-mobility patients and those who live far from the state’s few dozen dispensaries. Homebound patients have […]
Bipartisan Cannabis Reform Effort Unveiled in Congress
According to National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) executive director Aaron Smith, seven measures were introduced today at the Capitol, covering a variety of issues that, if signed into law, would ease many of the legal implications on the federal level affecting cannabis businesses in legal states currently. In a very important development, Rep. Carlos Curbelo […]
Vermont House Moves Legalization Bill Back to Committee
Vermont House Moves Legalization Bill Back to Committee Mar 30, 2017 H. 170, Human Services Committee, Vermont, VT On Tuesday, the Vermont House of Representatives appeared to be ready to pass H. 170, which would legalize marijuana possession and cultivation for adults. Unfortunately, instead of calling for a vote on the floor, House leaders decided […]
State of the Leaf: Tennessee Halts Decrim in Memphis & Nashville
State of the Leaf is Leafly’s weekly roundup of legalization news from around the nation and the world. US News Tennessee Cannabis reform is often a bipartisan issue—see, for instance, the Congressional Cannabis Caucus—but once in a while the old Democratic-Republican stereotypes hold true. As they did this past week in Tennessee, sadly. Earlier this […]
13 Fantastic Women-Owned Dispensaries to Support
There’s a lot of discussion about diversity in the cannabis industry, but in terms of a gender gap, cannabis is actually more welcoming for female leaders than many other career paths. That said, there’s still a definite gap. The best way to help close it? Support the many fantastic female-owned businesses already out there. After […]
Cannabis Activity Tracking in California’s Cannabis Maze
What is the California market worth? Let’s look at what we know from 2016; Washington did just under $1.2 billion and Colorado did $1.3 Billion, both with roughly 2,500 licenses each. The two markets combined are worth $2.5 billion with 5,000 licensees; and 2019 California will be five times bigger? Ten times? On the low-end, […]
Las Vegas NORML Hits the Ground Running with Lobby Day
by Chris Thompson, Executive Director, Las Vegas NORMLMarch 30, 2017 The Board of Directors of the newly-formed Las Vegas NORML recently traveled to the Nevada State House to lobby lawmakers in support of protections for marijuana patients and advocates. Less than a month after forming Las Vegas NORML, the organization’s founding members provided testimony to the […]
New Senate Bill Would End Federal Marijuana Prohibition
The Weed Blog’s goal since Day 1 has been to help be a vehicle and network for discussion and political action for ending the prohibition of cannabis on the federal level in the United States. When this crossed our desk this morning from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), we were thrilled […]
The sin that's not welcome in Sin City
By Aaron Smith LAS VEGAS (CNNMoney) — You can gamble and drink all you want on the Las Vegas Strip. But you can’t buy weed there — even though it’s legal in Nevada. The state voted last fall to legalize recreational marijuana, which means it will eventually be sold in stores like alcohol. But it’s […]
March 30, 2017 – Hawaiian Cannabis Bills Gain Momentum in the House and Senate
by John McClain | March 30, 2017 Hawaii has several bills going through the state legislature that will bring new definitions and qualifying conditions to Hawaiian residents who wish to use medical cannabis. Senate Bill 174 and House Bill 1488 both propose to add autism, epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, lupus and arthritis to the list of […]
West Virginia Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
SB 386, the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act, is sponsored by Sen. Richard Ojeda (D-Logan). It would establish an independent 16-member West Virginia Medical Cannabis Commission, including medical professionals, law enforcement officials, and government agency representatives, to establish and oversee a state medical marijuana program. The commission would create patient ID cards, set fees, craft […]
Legislation Introduced in Congress to Regulate and Tax Marijuana Like Alcohol at the Federal Level; Statement Below From the Marijuana Policy Project
Legislation Introduced in Congress to Regulate and Tax Marijuana Like Alcohol at the Federal Level; Statement Below From the Marijuana Policy Project – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news Skip links Main navigation
Marijuana Treated Like Alcohol? Legislation Filed In Senate and House
by NORMLMarch 30, 2017 Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Earl Blumenauer and Jared Polis have introduced legislation in the House and Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. In addition to removing marijuana from the United States Controlled Substances Act, […]
5 Ways CBD Affects Your Brain
Despite being non-psychoactive, CBD has many different effects on the brain. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive chemical produced by the cannabis plant. It is the second most common chemical found in marijuana, after the psychoactive ingredient THC. While most people think of THC when thinking about marijuana, CBD is becoming more popular because of its […]
California Leads The Country in Marijuana Sales
Literally anyone age 21 or over can buy marijuana in Colorado and Washington, and this has been well-known for years. California, despite the passage of Prop. 64 legalizing recreational cannabis use, still weeds out most buyers by requiring they have a Medical Marijuana ID card. That requirement will remain in place for at least the […]
Argentine Senate approves medical use of cannabis oil
(AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko). Veronica Fuertes embraces her daughter Violeta Penalba, who suffers epilepsy, and is treated with marijuana, as they stand outside the Senate in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, March 29, 2017. The Senate is expected to… (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko). A woman holds a banner with a message that reads in Spanish: “Medicinal Cannabis, the […]
California Still Can’t Figure Out Its Cannabis Banking Problem
Starting next year, sales of recreational marijuana in California are expected to generate $1 billion in sales tax revenue. That’s an amazing amount of cash—emphasis on cash. As has been the case since the cannabis industry became an industry, most marijuana businesses in America do not have bank accounts, because, thanks to federal law, banks do […]
The Rise of Craft Cannabis: Signs of a Maturing Industry
The art of cannabis has come a long way from the days of the dime bag, when you had no idea where your cannabis came from, what kind of pesticides or growing methods produced it, or even what strain it was. These days, in the legal cannabis marketplace, you have your choice of the best […]
Queensland Takes Lead as Australian Cannabis Stocks Soar
It was a big week for medical cannabis in Australia last week, with Queensland’s Labor government announcing that it will allow licensed cannabis growers in the state to sell cannabis seeds to other growers and manufacturers. Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Bill Byrne made the announcement on Friday afternoon, after changes were made to the […]
The Best Discreet Vape Pens and Portable Vaporizers
When you’re out and about, it’s sometimes best to keep your cannabis consumption on the down low. We understand the need for a small, discreet method of inhalation that is similar in effect, yet worlds away in a conspicuity, from a smoky joint, gaudy pipe, or heavy dab rig. Below, we list the most discreet […]
Natural chemical helps brain adapt to stress
A natural signaling molecule that activates cannabinoid receptors in the brain plays a critical role in stress-resilience — the ability to adapt to repeated and acute exposures to traumatic stress, according to researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The findings in a mouse model could have broad implications for the potential treatment and prevention of […]
Understanding Dissolved Oxygen in Cannabis Cultivation
Oxygen plays an integral role in plant photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration. Photosynthesis requires water from the roots making its way up the plant via capillary action, which is where oxygen’s job comes in. For both water and nutrient uptake, oxygen levels at the root tips and hairs is a controlling input. A plant converts sugar […]
Pot Matters: Taking Stock of Marijuana Investments
An interesting way to look at the progress of marijuana’s legalization is through the eyes of potential investors in the emerging financial industry, specifically the news and websites devoted to stocks and investment. One such site, which has devoted quite a bit of attention to investment in the marijuana industry, is The Motley Fool. Their […]
Imperious Expo in Phoenix Arizona is Focused on Medical and Industrial Cannabis
You may recall from our previous post, the second Imperious Expo will be taking place on April 12 and 13 in Phoenix, Arizona. While many of the conferences and expos have flocked to Nevada this year after the passage of Question 2, the second Imperious Expo is coming to Arizona after a successful launch in Tacoma, WA […]
Denver Sustainability Panel: Top Ten Ways to Save Energy, Water and Waste
Recently, a couple of Denver businesses, including a city adviser on sustainability and an energy engineer joined a Denver Sustainability Panel to talk about how the cannabis industry can find their best practices when it comes to using energy, water, and waste. Cannabis greenhouses and retail shops usually use use of 24-hour lighting, heating, ventilation […]
Why New Jersey’s medical marijuana gets a ‘C’ grade
By David Matthau for New Jersey 101.5 “What we’re finding is that in states that have medical cannabis programs that allow recommendations for chronic pain, we’re actually seeing a drop in opioid deaths by as much as 25 percent.” – Steph Sherer A new report by Americans for Safe Access, a non-profit cannabis advocacy group, […]
Canna Business 101: Underpowered and Oversupplied
By Steven M. Schain They’re legalized marijuana’s “dirty little secrets;” grid-crashing energy demands and glut-producing price drops. Permitting only energy-intensive, indoor growing facilities, neither Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act, 35 P.S. Sections 10231.101-10231.2110 and regulations promulgated thereunder (Pennsylvania marijuana law), nor the program’s regulatory agency the Department of Health (DOH), provide for the increased electricity demand, […]
White Powdery Mildew And Your Marijuana Plants
Powdery mildew is one of many pests that can gravely affect marijuana plants. It is also called white powdery mildew, and it spreads and grows from a number of different types of fungi. Its name says it all: powdery mildew looks white or gray in color. It is visible as powdery growths on a marijuana […]
You know the weed industry is mainstreaming when there's “Salesforce of Cannabis” software
Published: Mar 28, 2017, 2:24 pm • Updated: Mar 28, 2017, 2:34 pm By Pcmag.com Via The Associated Press North American legal marijuana sales totaled $6.7 billion in 2016, and that number is only expected to grow in 2017 and beyond. Twenty-six states and Washington, D.C. have passed laws to legalize cannabis in some form. […]
City Officials, Industry Professionals, and Activists work together on Social Cannabis Consumption in Oregon
Cannabis consumption has been happening in social settings ever since humans began to interact with the plant. However, with so many states coming online with recreational/adult-use cannabis laws, it brings the discussion about social cannabis consumption to a whole new level. You may recall what a close vote the city of Denver had this year […]
Cannabis and Comedy Converge at The Gateway Show
The Gateway Show is a comedy show based in Seattle and began a few years ago. I had not heard about this comedy show until recently, and got to attend my first (of what I hope will be many) a few months ago and laughed so hard I cried! This show is a fairly typical […]
Hawaii Landlords Prepare for Medical Marijuana Scent Complaints
Some condo boards and apartment complexes are bracing for the flood of complaints about medical marijuana smoke they expect to start coming this year. No dispensaries are open in Hawaii yet, but the state has 13,000 registered medical marijuana patients. Records indicate that a large portion of the medical marijuana patients live in condos or […]
Dispensary Showcase: Talent Health Club in Talent, Oregon
Effect of Cannabis and Endocannabinoids on HIV Neuropathic Pain
Primary Outcome Measures: Secondary Outcome Measures: Phase 1 – Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) [ Time Frame: participants will be followed for the duration of an 4 hour, single day human laboratory experiment, and this outcome will be measured 3 times after study medication is provided during the treatment day ] a 7 point ordinal scale reflective of […]
Early use of marijuana can increase its negative health impacts
With new legislation imminent in Canada, marijuana is a hot topic these days. Those who smoke it may be cheering. Those who’ve never tried it may be thinking, why not? And those looking to make a business out of it are grappling with how to navigate a challenging product. But one of the most contentious […]
Popular Edibles Pricing Fluctuates
In 2016, consumers were increasingly willing to spend more on edibles products over the course of the year. According to research from BDS Analytics, a leading market research and data analytics firm in the cannabis industry, the spending habits of cannabis consumers fluctuates quite a bit for different types of products, such as concentrates, flower, […]
The 7 Largest Marijuana Stocks All Have This Dubious Statistic in Common: These are some lofty valuations with little to show for it.
Seemingly nothing can stop the marijuana industry, or marijuana stocks, at the moment.Over the past couple of years, we’ve witnessed a number of major milestones for the cannabis industry. For example, in 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states where a majority of voters legalized the sale of recreational marijuana to adults ages 21 […]
Wisconsin City Removes Fines for Marijuana Possession and Consumption
by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach Coordinator March 28, 2017 Following a national trend, members of the Monona City Council passed an ordinance that removed all municipal fines for the private possession and consumption of marijuana. Under the new ordinance, adults 21-years and older will no longer be subjected to a fine for possessing marijuana in […]
Canada: Trudeau Administration Seeking Marijuana Legalization By July 2018
by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director March 27, 2017 The Trudeau administration is anticipated to introduce legislation in early April to regulate the use, production, and sale of marijuana. In 2015, the Liberal Party pledged to “legalize and regulate” marijuana if Justin Trudeau became Prime Minister. The forthcoming legislation will likely be modeled after recommendations […]
DaVinci IQ Vaporizer – Leafly Reviews
Maryland Admits Medical Marijuana Scene Isn’t Black Enough
Thirty percent of Maryland residents are black people. Exactly zero black people, from Maryland or from anywhere else, were selected last year to receive one of the state’s 15 licenses to grow medical marijuana, despite a law on the books requiring “racial diversity” to be weighed. And neither are any of the 102 businesses pre-approved […]
Product Review: The Aurora Vape Pen
As I mentioned in a previous post, while attending CannaCon in Seattle I managed to snag an Aurora vape pen from Dr. Dabber. Since I do a lot of walking, and consume most of my cannabis in a solitary fashion, having a large dab rig around the house isn’t my first choice. I am constantly […]
The Science Behind Marijuana and Motivation
Here’s what you should know about the ‘lazy stoner’ myth. There’s a common belief that marijuana zaps motivation. Picture the unfortunate stereotype of the lazy stoner: sitting around watching TV and eating snacks all day. It’s easy to think that smoking weed could be the source of this kind of behavior. But is there any […]
Cannabusiness Start-Ups Are Growing Fast as Big Name Brands Exist on the Outside
GREELEY, Colo. – Marijuana’s uncertain legal status across the country has unleashed a network of innovators and entrepreneurs into a space that would ordinarily be filled with name-brand manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies and federally funded research universities. These small “cannabusinesses” are rushing to fill niches and make money in a field where the drug’s illegal status at the […]
Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/25/17
by Justin Strekal, NORML Political DirectorMarch 25, 2017 Welcome to this week’s edition of the NORML legislative roundup! As we prepare to for April and marijuana related attention that comes with 4/20, NORML has put up an action alert on the appointment process for new US Attorneys (If you didn’t know, Attorney Jeff Sessions fired […]
Grape Calyx Hybrid Strain by Calyx Garden – Leafly Reviews
High NY Hosts Canna-Biz Networking Confab
The group High NY, “New York’s Cannabis Community,” hosted an event on “How to Apply Your Skills in the Cannabis Industry” at a Lower Manhattan venue Wednesday evening, featuring speakers with background in the biz from California, Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. Unlike these three polities, New York state has not legalized. But organizers took […]
City Council Approves Creation Of Cannabis Licensing Commission
By Julia Wick for LAist “We’re really pleased that they’ve created the commission. I think it will work better for the city to have this distinct commission, rather than tasking already overburdened agencies with a huge new program.” – Sarah Armstrong On Wednesday, the L.A. City Council approved the creation of a Cannabis Licensing Commission, which […]
S02, Ep. 49: She's a watchdog for cannabis consumers; His heart's in hemp
Published: Mar 24, 2017, 7:51 am • Updated: Mar 24, 2017, 7:51 am By The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: Cannabis Consumers Coalition executive director Larisa Bolivar and program director of the NoCo Hemp Expo Preston Whitfield. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Watch the full episode LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • What’s being done […]
US CA: Pot To Pair With Wines? Sonoma Embraces Possibilities
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n104/a01.htmlNewshawk: JimVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 19 Mar 2017Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2017 The New York Times CompanyWebsite: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Author: Thomas Fuller POT TO PAIR WITH WINES? SONOMA EMBRACES POSSIBILITIES SANTA ROSA, Calif. – In the heart of Northern California’s wine country, a civil engineer turned marijuana entrepreneur is adding a new dimension to the […]
US TX: Officers Killed In Murder Or Self-Defense?
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n103/a04.htmlNewshawk: JimVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 20 Mar 2017Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2017 The New York Times CompanyWebsite: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Author: Kevin Sack OFFICERS KILLED IN MURDER OR SELF-DEFENSE? With battering rams and flash-bang grenades, SWAT teams fuel the risk of violence as they forcibly enter suspects’ homes. Five months and 85 miles apart, two cases […]
US CA: Pot Brand For The A-List
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n103/a02.htmlNewshawk: JimVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 19 Mar 2017Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2017 The New York Times CompanyWebsite: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Author: Alex Williams POT BRAND FOR THE A-LIST Recreational cannabis may be legal in California, but buying the actual stuff still makes Scott Campbell, a celebrity tattoo artist and fine artist, feel like a class-cutting teenage […]
Will Hawaii Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Start Opening Soon?
Hawaii’s medical marijuana patients have been waiting almost a year since dispensaries were granted business licenses. There still isn’t a single dispensary open yet. A few of the licensees just started growing last month, so they are still about three months away from opening. Eight licenses were granted for dispensaries in Hawaii, KITV News reports. […]
Marijuana’s Next Billion-Dollar Market: Lab Testing
Fifty billion here, $10 billion there—estimates of the size and the growth of demand for cannabis, cannabis research and other marijuana-related ancillary products and services differ only in guessing at just how huge weed is going to be, everywhere, for everybody. (Amazing; this is just what investors want to hear!) Now comes sweet music for […]
North Dakota Debates Medical Marijuana Program Implementation
Medical marijuana has been officially legalized in North Dakota since the passage of Measure 5 (also called the North Dakota Compassion Care Act) last November. However, now the implementation and regulation is being debated and has been since early this year. After the election results, an 81-page bill called the North Dakota Compassion Care Act in the ND […]
Bills to Regulate Marijuana Introduced in Illinois
Rep. Kelly Cassidy and Sen. Heather Steans introduced bills Wednesday that would finally end cannabis prohibition in Illinois. Identical bills, one introduced in the House and one in the Senate, would allow adults to use, possess, and cultivate limited amounts of cannabis with no penalty, and would set up a taxed and regulated market for […]
Colorado Crackdown on Homegrown Cannabis Advances
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado plan to crack down on homegrown cannabis is rapidly heading to the governor’s desk after lawmakers changed the bill to give medical marijuana patients more leeway. ‘We’re not respecting patients’ rights as well as pushing the industry forward.’ -Jason Warf , Southern Colorado Cannabis Council A Senate committee vote 5-0 to […]
Key Committee Approves Marijuana Possession Bill in Vermont
The Vermont House Judiciary Committee voted 8-3 to approve H. 170, a bill that would eliminate penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana and a small number of plants. Additionally, an independent poll commissioned by the Marijuana Policy Project and conducted by Public Policy Polling found that 57% of Vermonters support H. 170. As amended […]
Dispensary Showcase: The Herbal Care Center in Chicago, Illinois
New York: New Regulatory Changes To Expand Medical Marijuana Access
NORML | March 23, 2017 ALBANY, NY — Newly enacted regulatory changes to the state’s medical cannabis program are expected to result in increased patient access. As of this week, patients suffering from chronic pain conditions are now eligible to qualify for cannabis therapy. In January, a National Academies review of over 10,000 scientific abstracts […]
Nevada Considers Social Consumption Bill
Nevada Senator Tick Segerblom introduced Senate Bill 236, which aims to allow social use of marijuana in public places such as lounges, bars, coffee shops, and special events like fairs and concerts. SB 236 would allow local governments to issue permits to businesses and licenses for special events allowing marijuana consumption in designated places. Social […]
Federal Marijuana Sentences Plummet: Report
by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director March 23, 2017 The number of federal offenders sentenced for violating marijuana laws has fallen significantly since 2012, according to data provided by the United States Sentencing Commission. Just over 3,000 federal defendants were sentenced for marijuana violations in 2016, according to the Commission. That total is roughly half […]
Scrogging For Beginners
If you are familiar with any growing methods for maximizing the growing season of marijuana plants, then you may have already heard about scrogging. The term comes from “ScrOG,” which technically stands for “screen of green.” Scrogging is intended to get the most (and highest quality) growth and yield from within one growing season. The […]
Utah Group Begins Push to Legalize Medical Cannabis
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Medical marijuana advocates in Utah are planning to try to get an initiative on the November 2018 ballot that would allow the drug to be used for treatment. Advocates say they’re done waiting for state lawmakers, who have rejected passing a broad medical cannabis law during the last three consecutive sessions. […]
How to Assess THC and CBD Levels in Cannabis Strains and Products
How to Assess THC and CBD Levels in Cannabis Strains and Products How much THC does your favorite cannabis product contain? The answer may not be as straightforward as reading the “total THC” number that is (hopefully) printed on the label. There is no official industry standard for calculating the total THC of a cannabis product, […]
Meet the NFF: New Group to Lobby Trump, Congress on Cannabis
Several leading cannabis companies across the United States have banded together to form a political advocacy group aimed at protecting the legal cannabis trade. The group includes major mainstream cannabis players and a long-established brand that’s a newcomer to the cannabis space. The new group, called the New Federalism Fund (NFF), is being backed by these […]
What is CBG and What Are the Benefits of This Cannabinoid?
By now, most people familiar with cannabis have heard of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) and their effects, but did you know there are many similar compounds in cannabis? A lesser-known cannabinoid called cannabigerol (CBG), while not present in large quantities in most strains, is nonetheless worth learning about for a number of reasons. How […]
In This Alabama Church, Cannabis Is Part of a Spiritual Journey
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — With a stained-glass window behind them, a lineup of speakers stepped to the front of the church and talked about the potential health benefits of legalizing plants that are currently outlawed in Alabama. “I smoke cannabis on a daily basis for my pain,” said Janice Rushing, president of the Oklevueha Native […]
Ross’ Gold: Canadian Cannabis Redemption
Oregon Issues First Cannabis Recall Over Pesticides
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission issued its first recall of recreational marijuana after samples of a type of cannabis were found to contain a level of pesticide residue above the state limit. The rest of grower Emerald Wave Estate’s 9-pound batch of Blue Magoo marijuana flower can’t be sold until additional testing is […]
Is CBD Oil Legal? Depends on Where You Are and Who You Ask
CBD oils are increasingly popular among medical patients, athletes, and consumers looking for muscle relaxation, general therapy, and anxiety reduction. But their legal status remains utterly confusing—especially since the US Drug Enforcement Administration published a rule regarding CBD last December. In that rule, the DEA reiterated that all cannabis extracts, including CBD, are considered Schedule I substances. The […]