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AR: Lawsuit Over Medical Marijuana Ballot Item Hinges On What’s Clerical, Technical

Opponents who want to remove a medical marijuana act from the ballot argued in court Monday that more than 15,000 of its voter signatures are invalid. Meanwhile, the secretary of state’s office and the act’s sponsor said the act has enough signatures and the mistakes are due to allowable clerical and technical errors. The lawsuit […]

Jay Z Drops the Mic on Racist Drug Laws

September 20, 2016– By Melissa Franqui Hip-hop mogul Jay Z takes on race and the drug war in a hard-hitting animated short that illustrates racist drug laws and disparate law enforcement; policies and policing that have wreaked havoc on the lives and communities of people of color, mostly Black and Latino. The four-minute work, dubbed […]

FL: Patients Struggle To Find Doctors To Recommend Cannabis

Volusia County, Fla. – Voters will decide in November whether or not to legalize medical cannabis in Florida, but there is already a budding system for growing, recommending and delivering products for a very specific set of patients. Fox 35 has learned that those patients are having trouble finding doctors who will treat them. It’s […]

Irish Firm Works To Unlock Potential Treatments From Cannabis Extracts

An Irish company has started research with a number of Irish universities to advance medicines using cannabis extracts. GreenLight is working with University College Dublin (UCD), the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ulster University and others to research the effectiveness of cannabinoids for treating illnesses such as cancer, MS and glaucoma. UCD will be […]

OR: Saco Restricts Where Medical Marijuana Can Be Grown

The Saco City Council has approved an ordinance that restricts where medical marijuana caregivers can grow pot. The small-scale marijuana growers, known under state law as caregivers, must either grow in their homes or in two of the city’s industrial zones. Zoning rules adopted Monday night apply to suppliers who are registered with the state, […]

CA: Regulators Take Ideas For New Medical Pot Rules

For the second time in less than a week, state regulators visited Redding to gather ideas on possible rules for the medical marijuana industry. “None of this is final by any means,” said An-Chi Tsou, a senior policy analyst with the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation. That agency joined with the state’s new Office of […]

OH: Six-Month Moratorium On Medical Marijuana In North Ridgeville

North Ridgeville, Ohio – If you are looking forward to medical marijuana being grown and sold in North Ridgeville, you will have to wait. If you don’t want it in the city, you will likely have six months to lobby city council on your views. On Monday the city council was considering imposing a 180-day […]

MI: Otsego County Medical Marijuana Activists And Police React To Potential New Laws

There could be changes to state medical marijuana laws. The governor is expected to sign new bills for regulating and taxing it in Michigan. Changes include a tax on the marijuana provisioning centers sell, and allowing non-smokable forms of medical marijuana. 9 & 10’s Blayke Roznowski and photojournalist Noah Jurik found out how marijuana activists […]

NFL’s Top Advocate For Medical Marijuana Takes On Maryland Regulators

Until he was released from the Baltimore Ravens earlier this year, Eugene Monroe was the NFL’s foremost advocate for allowing players to use medical marijuana. Now he’s embroiled in a new pot dispute as a partner in a company suing Maryland regulators for rejecting its application to grow the drug. Monroe and other officials with […]

CBD Oil Is Shaking Up The Medical Cannabis Industry

Corinne Malanca credits CBD oil with saving her father’s life. Five years ago, Stan Rutner underwent chemotherapy for Stage 4 lung cancer. After treatment, an inoperable brain tumor was found and he fell sick with pneumonia caused by his radiation treatments. Thinking Rutner only had weeks to live, Malanca turned to the internet for answers. […]

How Medical Cannabis Changed My Life

Medical cannabis is slowly becoming part of the mainstream discussion in the UK. The NHS is trialling a cannabis vape pen, you can now buy medical oils with a high CBD content (the chemical in weed that helps mitigate the symptoms of lots of nasty ailments) and just last week a parliamentary report recommended that […]

MD: Sykesville Asks Planning Commission To Look Into Cannabis Zoning

The decision on where the growing, processing and dispensing of medical cannabis will take place in Sykesville town limits could soon be in the hands of the town Planning Commission. Earlier this month, the Sykesville Town Council requested that the commission look into the town’s zoning ordinance, said Town Clerk Kerry Chaney. The group will […]

Medical Marijuana Backers In Missouri Close To Throwing In The Towel

Backers of an initiative to place a measure before Missouri voters in November that would allow for medical marijuana say their effort appears to be close to defeat. Jack Cardetti, a spokesman for New Approach Missouri that is pushing the proposal, said despite having gathered enough petition signatures, a judge has ruled that the group […]

MA: Medical Marijuana Plan In Holyoke Withdrawn By Herbie Flores, Brian Lees Group

Holyoke – The group pitching a medical marijuana facility headed by prominent figures Heriberto Flores and Brian P. Lees took another detour by saying it was withdrawing pursuit of a special permit from the city. It was unclear if that signaled the plan to open such a dispensary by Debilitating Medical Condition Treatment Centers, a […]

AR: Republican Big Business Attack Continues On Medical Marijuana

As I mentioned, the Farm Bureau/Chamber of Commerce combine that has joined hands with Gov. Asa Hutchinson to beat medical marijuana proposals that would provide legal relief to sick people brought a controversial “expert” to Arkansas today. They showed off Kevin Sabet in Springdale and added a hospital executive, a sheriff and a chamber of […]

MA: Provisional License Issued For Marijuana Dispensary On Martha’s Vineyard

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health Monday issued a provisional license to Patient Centric of Martha’s Vineyard (PCMV) to operate a registered marijuana dispensary (RMD) in Dukes County. Geoff Rose, chief executive officer of what would be the Island’s first medical marijuana dispensary, said he expects to complete the rigorous setup review and be open […]

MA: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Site Plan Review Continued To Next Monday

Last night, the Planning Board held another hearing on the Site Plan Review for 255 Turnpike Road. After more than 90 minutes, the hearing on the Medical Marijuana Dispensary was continued to next Monday, September 26th. CommCan is expected to come back with answers to some of the Planning Board’s and residents questions. But it’s […]

Dr. Bronner’s to Give $660,000 to Cannabis Legalization Efforts in Five States

David Bronner, CEO of the organic soap company Dr. Bronner’s, once said, “We’re here to freak the straight world out.” This week he continued on his mission to shake things up by pledging $600,000 to cannabis legalization campaigns in five states. Best known for its hemp-based Castile soaps, Dr. Bronner’s plans to partner with other […]

CHARLO’S PLACE | Chris from Cyco Nutrients

 September 20, 2016 Charlogreene.com Today on Charlo, Chris from Cyco Nutrients discussing cannabis cultivation..SHARE this post if you think this information can help someone you know! Subscribe at CharloGreene.com and HERflower.co for the latest cannabis news, exclusive interviews and useful reviews. Comments comments About Charlo Greene Charlo Greene is a broadcast journalist and media expert turned […]

Nashville May Decriminalize Tonight. But Should It?

The Nashville Metropolitan Council is expected to vote later tonight on a cannabis decriminalization measure that’s been making headlines nationwide. The measure would essentially make it a misdemeanor to possess or exchange less than half an ounce of cannabis. The offense would be accompanied by a $50 citation, which could be waived in lieu of […]

There’s only one license left to sell pot in Colorado's third-biggest city

Published: Sep 20, 2016, 3:54 pm • Updated: Sep 21, 2016, 12:45 pm By John Aguilar, The Denver Post There is one last license for a marijuana store up for grabs in Aurora and applicants have until Nov. 30 to land it. Aurora issued 23 of 24 available licenses two years ago after an extensive evaluation and […]

Cannabis and Migraines: A Possible New Treatment Option?

Cannabis as a medicine has an ancient history with anecdotes dating back to the Vedic period (c.1500 BCE) in India and Nepal. It wasn’t until 1839 that William Brooke O’Shaughnessy introduced the therapeutic potential of cannabis to the western hemisphere, and another 75 years after that until Sir William Osler, the father of modern medicine, proposed […]

Is Europe Finally Ready to Embrace Hemp Again?

Seafaring European countries such as England, the Netherlands, Spain, and France depended on hemp for centuries before the plant was prohibited. And while the European Union re-legalized hemp more than 20 years ago, the growing demand for hemp seeds, oil, and fibers is still largely met by imports from China and Canada. That might all […]

Washington D.C. Mayor to Propose Doubling Possession Limit for Patients

In Washington D.C. – the capital of the United States – the possession and use of medical cannabis is legal for those who receive a recommendation from a physician. Patients can purchase their cannabis from a licensed dispensary, although they can only purchase and possess up to two ounces in a given month. However, that […]

Making Medical Marijuana Monopolies: The Pay-To-Play Licensing Trend

Hilary Bricken State-sanctioned medical marijuana operational licenses are increasingly becoming a “pay-to-play, greatest barrier to entry” model. In this sort of system, there is usually some combination of the following, all geared towards minimizing the number of licensed cannabis businesses and towards making sure all those who get such licenses are very well-funded: A difficult […]

2016 Cannabis Sustainability Symposium Sessions Announced

PRESS RELEASE Event offers guidance on reducing environmental footprint of cannabis production DENVER – The Organic Cannabis Association (OCA) will host the first-ever Cannabis Sustainability Symposium on October 26, 2016 at the Colorado Convention Center. This full-day event will educate attendees on the latest tools, techniques and technologies for efficient and safe cannabis production. The […]

Try These Cannabis-Infused Fall Punch Recipes That Use Fruity Strains

Compared to most other cocktails and mocktails, punches are easy-peasy – combine all ingredients, stir, chill, and serve. In lieu of extensive preparation, the best punches are simply made by layering complementary flavors, and terpene-laden cannabis adds one more element of both flavor and effect, augmenting the overall experience of classic fall punch drinks. The […]

Marijuana Tax Reporting Guide

EPAY / Electronic ReportsThe payment transaction must be complete and a confirmation number issued in order for your WSLCB payment submission to be complete.  We recommend confirming your tax obligation and submitting your electronic payment at least one day prior to the due date to ensure completion of the e-payment process is submitted timely or […]

Watch This: A Price is Right Contestant Keeps Bidding $420

Evan Goding had waited his entire life for this moment. The young man, who had just been called up from the audience to join the other contestants on The Price is Right, was prompted by the irreplaceable Bob Barker for his bid on a “lovely arbor.” What came next led to Price is Right gold, […]

TOKiMONSTA on L.A., CBD and New Collaborations

For Los Angeles-bred producer TOKiMONSTA, there’s no place like home. The 20-something, who rose from the legendary late-2000s Low End Theory parties that helped shape the L.A. beat scene, has traveled the world on tour, performing for crowds in far-off places like Tokyo and Australia. But for all the raucous festivals, pool parties and arenas […]

Cannabis as a Treatment for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a condition in which chronic widespread pain is the primary complaint. It is most often diagnosed in women and has a high prevalence in individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. For many patients, the Fibromyalgia diagnosis may have come after decades of trial and error of various therapies, and stagnant conversations with a doctor who may […]

Colorado: Only 12% of Tourists Visit Marijuana Dispensaries

Yes, tourists are coming to Colorado for the weed — but just not as many as you might think. In fact, according to a state-subsidized survey, only 12 percent of visitors to this state visit a dispensary. Although tourism boosters shied away from discussing marijuana right after recreational use was legalized, pot was the focus of […]

Legal Marijuana and Its Diversity Issue

America’s legal marijuana industry has a huge diversity problem—and it couldn’t be more ironic. The Drug Policy Alliance estimates that less than 1% of the market to grow legal weed is owned or operated by people of color, a startling statistic considering millions of African-American and Hispanic men have been sent to prison for selling […]

Florida Legalization: Seeking 60 Percent in the Sunshine State

Welcome to the Five-State Commonwealth This state isn’t easy to figure out. Steve Schale, a political operator who directed Florida operations for Obama/Biden in 2008, recently described his home as a fractured commonwealth more than a unified state. Most states, he wrote, have a single brand, a commonality of experience. “Florida really doesn’t,” Schale wrote. […]

Sign-ups Open for Fall 2016 Emerald Scientific Cannabis Proficiency Testing

Medical Cannabis

PRESS RELEASESAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, September 14, 2016 – Cannabis testing labs across the United States are signing up for the Fall 2016 Emerald Test Inter-labComparison and Proficiency Test (ILC/PT), in an effort to advance quality assurance in the industry. Labs interested in joining the contest have until September 21 to registerthrough the Emerald Test […]

Canna-Myths Debunked

Cannabis has played major role in my life for a very long time, so the current transition to legal cannabis has affected me in many ways, some for the better, some for the worse.  One of my favorite aspects of the new regime is the explosion of research on the cannabis plant. As cannabis becomes […]

2016 Missouri Medical Marijuana Vote in Judges Hands

Missouri is my home state and particularly dear to me. I would love more than anything to see this state get a medical marijuana law passed, as passage of a law like this in a state in the middle of America’s heartland could do wonders for Cannabis law reform on the federal level. This week […]

Waiting for Healthcare in Hawaii

Hawaii Cannabis Organization

When was the last time you had to wait 15 days for a prescription? In Hawaii, this is normal. Once you wait for and receive your 329card, you can then start growing. The only way to purchase medicine is to wait for dispensaries to open. Those announcements won’t come until the next legislative session approaches […]

Advocates urge state to speed up medical marijuana card processing

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The state’s Medical Marijuana Registry office only has a handful of workers, and they’re responsible for keeping up with the growing demand for medical marijuana cards. The small staff processes and verifies approximately 1,200 applications a month. Once patients get a card, they’re allowed to legally obtain medical marijuana. “Every single app that […]

A Visit to ‘Leaves of Grass’ Cannabis Lounge in Bologna, Italy

Cannabis is coming out of the shadows in Italy. In Rome, Carlo Monaco and Luigi Mantuano recently opened a patient-operated cannabis café run in the citadel of San Lorenzo, a few blocks south of the city’s central rail station. And in Bologna, Luca Maria Cauterucci and his partners at Foglie d’Erba, or Leaves of Grass, […]

US: Drug Use Is On Rise Among Workers

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n619/a10.htmlNewshawk: JimVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 15 Sep 2016Source: Wall Street Journal (US)Copyright: 2016 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.Contact: Website: http://www.wsj.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/487Author: Lauren WeberNote: Headline from Print Edition DRUG USE IS ON RISE AMONG WORKERS The share of U.S.  workers testing positive for illicit drug use reached its highest level in a decade, according to data […]

Beer and Wine Tax Reporting Guide

Beer and Wine Tax Reporting Guide Electronic ReportsE-filed reports must be submitted electronically by 10:00 PM on the day that report is due.  E-filers must finish the payment transaction and receive a confirmation number in order for your WSLCB report submission to be complete.  We recommend submitting electronically at least one day prior to the […]

Watch Jimmy Fallon’s Funniest Tonight Show Cannabis Segments

The genial, goofy, and often gyrating Jimmy Fallon has hosted The Tonight Show since 2014, and during his tenure he’s had quite a few cannabis gems sprinkled into monologues, celebrity interviews, and sketches. Here’s a roundup of some of his most giggle-worthy segments to-date. Jimmy Weighs the Pros and Cons of Washington, D.C. Decriminalizing Cannabis [embedded […]

CHARLO’S PLACE | Madeline Martinez in Oregon

 September 19, 2016 Charlogreene.com Today on Charlo, Madeline Martinez. SHARE this post if you think this information can help someone you know! Subscribe at CharloGreene.com and HERflower.co for the latest cannabis news, exclusive interviews and useful reviews. Comments comments About Charlo Greene Charlo Greene is a broadcast journalist and media expert turned activist and businesswoman […]

Spirit Fee Reporting Guide

Spirit Fee Reporting Guide Electronic ReportsE-filed reports must be submitted electronically by 10:00 PM on the day that report is due.  E-filers must finish the payment transaction and receive a confirmation number in order for your WSLCB report submission to be complete.  We recommend submitting electronically at least one day prior to the due date […]

Virginia’s Governor Just Met Willie’s Reserve. That’s Messed Up.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch posted a humorous item earlier this morning. It’s a photo of Willie Nelson and Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe enjoying a laugh in Willie’s trailer during last weekend’s 2016 Farm Aid concert in Bristow, Va. What’s funny about the photo is the presence of what looks very much like a container of Willie’s Reserve, […]

Two Dutch Coffeeshops Now Offering Lab Results to Customers

Dutch cannabis sales are moving into the 21st century despite the industry’s legal status being stuck in a bygone era. Before long, buds of dubious provenance may become relics of the past. Two Dutch coffeeshops have begun providing customers with extensive information about the cannabis they sell, including lab-verified cannabinoid content, strain information, batch numbers, […]

Want to Get High and Go to a Sex Shop? Here are Some Do’s and Don’ts

Today’s mail bag query comes from “Scared in Seattle,” who writes: I just moved to a new city and I’m living on my own for the first time. I want to buy myself a vibrator but I don’t know much about them. I’ve heard there are actual stores in my area that sell them, but […]

The 5 Best Pre-Rolled Joints for Fall in Seattle

There are many ways to do fall right, but if you’re doing it without these pre-rolls in your bag, you’re doing it wrong. The following five are fresh, flavorful, and vetted by us for your every autumn pursuit, from hiking through the fall colors to sipping cider with warm socks and a good book. Track […]

Who are your raving fans?

One of the greatest challenges the cannabis industry faces is entrepreneurs and managers who think they are reinventing the business wheel just because that wheel happens to smell like a skunk and make people smile, giggle and eat pizza. And so, this is for all you “green” business people out there, even if it isn’t ABOUT everyone’s favorite magnificent flower. People say they care […]

Study: Opioid Prevalence Falls Following Medical Cannabis Legalization

The implementation of medical marijuana programs is associated with a decrease in the prevalence of opioids detected among fatally injured drivers, according to data published in the American Journal of Public Health. Researchers at Columbia University in New York and the University of California at Davis performed a between-state comparison of opioid positivity rates in […]

Sleep habits, adolescent drug and alcohol use linked, shows research

A study led by researchers from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Pitt Department of Psychology has identified a possible link between adolescent sleep habits and early substance abuse. The study, published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, found that both sleep duration and sleep quality during […]

Use of a Mobile Health Sensor in an Open Label Trial of Lorcaserin for the Treatment of Cannabis Use Disorder

National Institutes of Health Medical Cannabis Research

Verified October 2016 by New York State Psychiatric Institute Sponsor: Information provided by (Responsible Party): New York State Psychiatric Institute ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02932215 First received: September 19, 2016 Last updated: October 12, 2016 Last verified: October 2016 This is a 10 week, open-label, prospective study, involving 10 volunteer participants with cannabis use disorder to test […]

Los Angeles Times Endorses Proposition 64 to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

The Los Angeles Times, which is the 4th most distributed newspapers in the United States, has endorsed Proposition 64 to legalize cannabis for everyone 21 and older. This is a particularly big deal considering that the Times opposed Proposition 19 which would have legalized cannabis in 2010. “On balance, the proposition deserves a “yes” vote”, […]

Like Wine, Pairing Strains of Marijuana With Food Is Officially a Thing

Sativa with fish? Indica with steak? Or is it the other way around? Welcome to the world of pairing strains of marijuana with specific foods to enhance their flavor – the hot trend in states where marijuana is legal. This is not like eating food cooked with cannabis, which people have been doing at least […]

Like Wine, Pairing Strains of Marijuana With Food Is Officially a Thing

Sativa with fish? Indica with steak? Or is it the other way around? Welcome to the world of pairing strains of marijuana with specific foods to enhance their flavor – the hot trend in states where marijuana is legal. This is not like eating food cooked with cannabis, which people have been doing at least […]

Oregon: 61% of Voters Say Legalizing Cannabis has Impacted the State Positively

Nearly two years after Oregon voters legalized recreational cannabis with the passage of Measure 91, a strong majority say that it has thus far had a positive impact on the state, new data released by DHM Research shows. According to the survey, 61% of voters in Oregon believe legalizing cannabis has been a positive development […]

Damian Marley To Open Cannabis Dispensary in Colorado

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley today announced the opening of Stony Hill, a new weed dispensary he is opening in partnership with Colorado-based dispensary company Tru Cannabis. The new retail space, which opens next Thursday (Sept. 22), will feature a full line of cannabis-based retail products, including edibles, extracts and a variety of different strains. Marley’s entry into […]

Casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson is fighting Florida medical pot proposal again

Published: Sep 19, 2016, 7:02 am • Updated: Sep 19, 2016, 7:02 am By The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Las Vegas billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson is opening up his checkbook again to defeat a medical marijuana proposal. Campaign finance records filed Friday show Adelson recently donated $1 million to the political committee that […]

I’m A Doctor and I Went To College with Kevin Sabet; He’s Still Up To No Good

Dr. Kevin Sabet-Sharghi has a long track record of public relations campaigning stretching back to his teenage and college-going years perpetuating negative moral associations with cannabis-marijuana trade/use (and at one point, MDMA-ecstasy use) in order to maintain its social disapproval under the force of law. In my own discussions with Sabet at United Nations venues, […]

MI: Medical Marijuana Law Change Can Affect Some Criminal Court Cases

Ida Chinosis uses a marijuana oil extract to control the symptoms of her 7-year-old daughter’s seizures, an effect of her medical condition called 1p26 Deletion Syndrome. A registered medical marijuana caregiver for her daughter, Michigan’s medical marijuana law has been vague on whether oils and other marijuana products are included in the state law regulating […]

CA: Dixon Takes Up Rules For Marijuana Dispensaries

Rules and restrictions regarding marijuana businesses were up for discussion in Dixon Tuesday. The Dixon City Council approved 5-0 a first reading of an ordinance that would tax marijuana-related businesses. The ordinance discussed Tuesday will take effect if Dixon voters approve Measure K in November. If approved, the measure would impose a business license tax […]

CA: Reedley Men Look To Bring Medical Marijuana To Huron

Ever since meeting in a Grant Middle School P.E. class in Reedley, Andrew Chavez and Luis Valencia have wanted to start a business. Nearly 20 years later, the two friends are close to realizing their boyhood dream in an unconventional way. They’re bringing pot to Huron. At least, that’s the plan. Chavez and Valencia are […]

IL: Medical Cannabis Dispensed In Fulton

Fulton, Ill. – Since The Dispensary and Star Flower Clinic have opened, they have had a good weekly flow of people in their businesses. Star Flower Clinic, located at 1008 Fourth St., began seeing patients at the end of March. Things started slow but for the last three months, business has gotten really busy, Star […]

How Backyard Pot Farming Is Helping Kids With Autism

Karlee lives in a quiet town in southeastern Washington. Last year, she put in a new cedar fence around her home. The fence is 6 feet tall, and behind it Karlee grows tomatoes, zucchini, and marijuana. As it matures, the sweet smell of pot starts to waft into the neighborhood. This is Karlee’s cue that […]

CA: Shasta Lake’s Drive-Thru Pot Dispensary Now Open

Shasta Lake now has its first medical marijuana dispensary drive-thru after Leave It To Nature opened its pull-up window at the former Starbucks on Shasta Dam Boulevard. “It’s no different than going and picking up Vicodin at Rite Aid,” said Stacy Lidie, owner of the medical marijuana dispensary, which just opened a few months ago. […]

Ballot Question Calls For Lower Pot Taxes In Massachusetts Than Other States

Boston – Massachusetts could not be accused of being “Taxachusetts,” at least when it comes to taxing marijuana, if Question 4 on the November ballot passes. The proposal to legalize small amounts of recreational marijuana for adults calls for a tax rate on pot sales that would be lower – considerably lower in some cases […]

Cannabis And Cancer

A few months ago, this column discussed various applications of Cannabis, with particular emphasis on Cannabidiol – a medically active chemical derived from the plant. We touched on anti-seizure properties, as well as briefly mentioning animal studies that suggest strong anti-cancer effects. There is no shortage of historic references to Cannabis, or its extract marijuana […]

CA: State To Hold Meeting In Redding About Medical Pot Industry, New Laws

Two California state agencies are coming to Redding on Monday to present an overview of the medical marijuana industry, regulations still in the works and requirements for license applicants. “We thought, before we’ve already put out (specific regulations) and proposed them, it’s good to have a dialogue with the public,” said Lori Ajax, bureau chief […]

Who Is Eligible To Get Pot Legally In N.J.?

Trenton – There are 9,000 people in New Jersey who are registered to receive medical marijuana, a number that is likely to grow with Gov. Chris Christie’s decision Wednesday to add post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of qualifying illnesses for the program. Veterans and patient advocacy groups created petitions and offered emotional pleas at […]

Casino Billionaire Fighting Florida Medical Marijuana Proposal Again

Tallahassee, Fla. – Las Vegas billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson is opening up his checkbook again to defeat a medical marijuana proposal in Florida. Campaign finance records filed Friday show Adelson recently donated $1 million to the political committee that is trying to defeat Amendment 2. Adelson two years ago donated $5.5 million to help […]

CA: Ukiah Planning Commission Delays Vote On Marijuana Dispensaries

The Ukiah Planning Commission delayed voting this week on a proposed ordinance that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries to operate within the city of Ukiah. “We are on the cusp of something changing, which is going to change whether we want it to or not, but there are too many questions unanswered in this for […]

TX: Marijuana Advocates Train Locals About Medical Use

State and local advocates of reforming marijuana policy met in Amarillo on Saturday to train others with similar views on how to be more effective change agents. The event, hosted by Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy, is the first in a series of ones being held across Texas as part of an effort to inject […]

Meet Holland’s Best Known (Illegal) Cannabis Farmer

He started selling hash from a derelict farm in Friesland, the Netherland’s most northern and stubborn province, in 1970. Almost half a century later, Doede de Jong is the country’s best known cannabis farmer — whose work is still illegal. Doede de Jong, 67, is a proud man with strong principles, a genuine love of […]

Survey Reveals How Italians Combine Cannabis and Sex

There are many indications that cannabis can help improve our sex lives. To find out more, scientists in Italy have started a research project to survey how people use both legal and illegal drugs to enhance sexual experiences. The project is called Piacere Chimico, or Chemical Pleasure, and is led by Dr. Salvatore Giancane, an […]

Top 5 Infractions for Inventory & Financial

The Inventory and Financial category is one (1) of fifteen (15) cannabis compliance areas that the Adherence SCORE App evaluates. Inventory and financial is perhaps one of the most important considering state-mandated chain-of-custody rules, taxation and revenue requirements. Here are the Top 5 infractions for Inventory & Financial in 2016 with the Adherence SCORE App: […]

Lawsuit Over Ballot Language Likely to Delay Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Vote

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Litigation over the wording of a proposed 2016 statewide medical marijuana ballot measure will most likely prevent voters from deciding the issue this November. Initiative proponents, Oklahomans for Health, are suing Attorney General Scott Pruitt after he rewrote the initiative’s ballot title in a manner that implies that the measure seeks to […]

Jay Z and the War on Drugs: A Father's Reflection

September 15, 2016– By Judh Grandchamps, Jr. Jay Z and Molly Crabapple have just released a new video, “From Prohibition to Gold Rush,” that addresses everything from mass incarceration and criminalization, to the emerging above-ground marijuana market, to the need to repair the harms the drug war visits upon communities of color. Watching this video […]

MA: Chicopee Marijuana Dispensary Proposal Recieves Final Approval

Chicopee – The City Council has approved a zone change, giving a Springfield company the final approval it needs to open the first medical marijuana clinic in Hampden County. The Council agreed to rezone a 3,270 square foot piece of land on East Main Street from residential to industrial. While the property is owned by […]

MA: Adams Looks At Medical Marijuana Dispensary Process

Adams, Mass. – The Selectmen and Zoning Board of Appeals got a detailed primer on medical marijuana, zoning and state laws. The joint session held at the Selectmen’s workshop meeting Wednesday included a presentation by attorney Jody Lehrer of the Northeastern Institute of Cannibis and was prompted by discussions over the taxation potential of marijuana […]

MA: Area’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Could Open In Mansfield In Fall

Mansfield – The area’s first medical marijuana dispensary could open by next fall, according to the facility’s co-founder. Selectmen approved a host agreement sought by CommCann for the location on West Street in the Cabot Business Park. Last March, the board approved a letter of support for the facility. The agreement was approved on a […]

Michigan House Passes Medical Marijuana Laws And Regulations

The Michigan House gave final approval to bills Wednesday that would further regulate medical marijuana nearly eight years after voters first authorized it. Governor Rick Snyder is expected to sign the package of bill as early as today. The main legislation consisted of imposing a new tax and establishing a state licensing system to grow, […]

MA: State Moves To Ease Access To Medical Marijuana

State regulators moved Wednesday toward making it significantly easier for patients to gain access to medical marijuana, proposing an overhaul of a program hobbled by missteps when it dawned three years ago. The rules would allow nurse practitioners to certify patients for marijuana use, similar to the way such nurses already write prescriptions for other […]

Marijuana Legalization Montana – Here's What To Know About State's I-182 Initiative

While most states have relaxed restrictions on marijuana in recent years, Montana has gone backward. A relatively early adopter of medical marijuana in 2004, the state – which has a population of roughly 1 million people – once had 4,900 providers servicing nearly 30,000 patients. But in 2011, state legislators passed a law that severely […]

PA: Medical Marijuana Complex Proposed For Site Near Corry

A site near Corry could be the first location in our area where medical marijuana is grown. A team of investors met with Corry community leaders this week to outline their plans to spend $10 million to build a facility on vacant land in Wayne Township, in the Corry Industrial Park. The 100,000 square foot […]

MD: Commissioners Vote To Allow Cannabis As Principal Permitted Use

The county Board of Commissioners granted a small victory to medical cannabis advocates Thursday, moving to adjust proposed zoning regulations to allow growing, processing and dispensing as principal permitted uses in industrial zones. The board had been wrestling with how to deal with the growing, processing and dispensing of cannabis for medical use for more […]

Australia Down-Scheduling Marijuana – Legalizes Therapeutic Use Nationwide In Nov.

Last week, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia’s version of the FDA, announced formal plans to legalize medical marijuana throughout the country this November. The TGA has recognized the medicinal use of some cannabinoids since 1984, yet Australia’s National Drugs and Poisons Scheduling Committee (NDPSC) has kept cannabis a Schedule 9 controlled substance. “The scheduling […]

Grassroots Efforts To Allow Medical Cannabis To Treat Autism

With the addition of Pennsylvania and Ohio in 2016, the total number of states in America allowing the use of cannabis medically is now 25. The non-state known as the District of Columbia or Washington, D.C., the nation’s capitol, also has allowances for medical cannabis. They all have variations of what ailments or diseases are […]

Cannabis Sales At German Pharmacies Almost Double

Cannabis is only allowed in Germany for select cases of serious illness, but this year the amount of legally-bought weed has shot up as politicians hope to pass a medical marijuana law. In the first half of 2015, around 33.8 kilograms of cannabis was sold to chronically ill patients. But that amount ballooned in the […]

CA: County Considers Adding Marijuana Dispensaries

An Alameda County proposal to eventually allow up to six medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in unincorporated communities isn’t sitting well with some residents who are wary of potential impacts. The proposal is among a set of changes being reviewed by county leaders in response to the state Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, a […]

NZ: Helen Kelly's Painful Month Without Cannabis – 'It Doesn't Look Good'

Close to four weeks without cannabis, and Helen Kelly is taking morphine every four hours to manage the pain. The former Council of Trade Unions president took her fight against terminal lung cancer to Cuba and the United State in August, in search of a miracle treatment. But the search, and state laws, has meant […]

Why The DEA And HHS Should Be Abolished

The use of marijuana for medical purposes is now legal in 25 states and, as of this writing, two additional states (Arkansas and Florida) have pending legislation or ballot measures to legalize medical marijuana.1 Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Colorado and the District of Columbia have also legalized recreational use of marijuana for adults, while 16 states […]

It’s a Close Money Race in Florida

California legalization advocates may enjoy a 60-to-1 advantage over their opponents in the fundraising race, but the contest in Florida is much tighter. Recent state campaign finance records reveal heavy hitters on both sides have thrown huge amounts of cash into the debate. As of Sept. 9, the pro-legalization Yes on 2 campaign, a.k.a. United for Care, has […]

Yes Please! Amy Poehler’s Hilarious Cannabis Memories

In honor of everyone’s favorite Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, we’d like to take a moment and reflect on the talented and hilarious Amy Poehler’s cannabis connections, as well as some of her funniest cannabis moments. Leslie Knope may be as straight-laced as they come, having never tried cannabis (except for that one really […]

Summer in Review: Cannabis News From Central and Eastern Europe

Poland The debate about medical cannabis continues to grow in scale and impact in Poland as more and more politicians, health professionals, patients, and members of the public dive into the subject. One particularly striking recent example is that of Tomasz Kalita, spokesman for the social-democratic SLD party. In August, Kalita, 38, publicly announced that […]