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420 Evaluations in Santa Cruz , Get Approved Online!

420 Evaluations in Santa Cruz can now be completed online to get a medical marijuana card for just $39. Start now! If you’re reading this article, you’re probably either wondering what a 420 evaluation is or what’s the best way to get approved for medical marijuana. Or maybe you’re looking specifically to find a 420 […]

Dispensary Showcase: Bud Hut in Maple Valley, Washington

3rd Hawaii Medical Marijuana Dispensary To Start Growing

3rd Hawaii Medical Marijuana Dispensary To Start Growing By Zachary Babin – February 10, 2017 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii has given the green light to a third dispensary to begin acquiring and growing marijuana. Oahu-based Manoa Botanicals got the state Department of Health’s permission on Thursday. Aloha Green Holdings Inc. of Oahu and Maui Grown […]

This State Has the Nation’s Cheapest Weed!

Rentals in Portland are comparable to cities like New York and Berkeley, which means expensive, but thankfully, Oregon has the cheapest weed in the country. As reporter Nigel Jaquiss reported in Willamette Week, in these troubled times, it’s making Oregon great again. Forbes did the nation a favor by ranking pot prices in all 50 states […]

S 02, Ep. 97: Cannabist Show: He went from patient to grower; He wants to fire up your emojis

Published: Feb 10, 2017, 10:15 am • Updated: Feb 10, 2017, 10:15 am Featured guests: Kushmoji creator Ben Tyson and Danny Sloat co-founder of AlpinStash. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT •  Entering the cannabis industry as a patient, after crediting medical marijuana with saving your life. •  Weed emoji; […]

The Effects of Cannabis on Visual Functions in Healthy and Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients

Medical Marijuana is used widely, and its effects on the visual system and the function of the retina have not been investigated thoroughly. Some evidence suggests that cannabinoids may be beneficial in certain degenerative diseases of the retina. The purpose of the study is To determine whether cannabis derivatives affect the visual functions in healthy […]

Hawaii OKs another dispensary to grow pot

Hawaii has given the green light to a third dispensary to begin acquiring and growing marijuana. Oahu-based Manoa Botanicals got the state Department of Health’s permission on Thursday. Aloha Green Holdings Inc. of Oahu and Maui Grown Therapies are the only other businesses that have received state approval for cultivation out of the state’s eight […]

Lawmakers puzzle over how to allow pot to be carried inter-island

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – As Hawaii’s medical marijuana industry takes shape, patients have stumbled across a problem: What about traveling inter-island with their pot? Lawmakers are looking at the issue to ensure that patients will be able to fly with their medical marijuana. But proposals before the state Legislature are drawing concerns. State Attorney General Doug Chin […]

Trump's Criminal Justice Executive Orders Build on a Week of Dangerous Rhetoric and Counterproductive Policies

In the last week, President Trump made a number of statements and announcements signaling that he is planning to ramp up the failed drug war, a disturbing departure from criminal justice reforms and progress from recent years. Today, President Trump issued three Executive Orders on crime and public safety, including one entitled “Executive Order on […]

Third Hawaii dispensary gets OK to begin growing marijuana

Business Breaking| Top News By Kristen Consillio kconsillio@nullstaradvertiser.com February 9, 2017 Updated February 9, 2017 4:45pm ASSOCIATED PRESS A third Hawaii medical marijuana contractor received state approval today to begin legally growing pakalolo. Manoa Botanicals LLC, which is opening a Honolulu dispensary on Young Street, joined Aloha Green Holdings Inc. on Oahu and Maui Grown […]

Colorado sold $1.3 billion worth of marijuana in 2016

Published: Feb 9, 2017, 5:25 pm • Updated: Feb 9, 2017, 5:26 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff It’s a billion-dollar business — and then some. In 2016, Colorado’s dispensaries bagged $1.3 billion in recreational and medical cannabis sales, based on Colorado Department of Revenue tax data released Thursday. To put the state’s third […]

Cannabis Tinctures: Uses, Effects, and Recipes

Cannabis tinctures are a simple way for patients to take their medicine and are easy to make at home. Tinctures are one of the oldest methods of consuming marijuana. In fact, before prohibition began in 1937, tinctures were the most common type of cannabis medicine in the United States. While less common today, cannabis tinctures […]

The Produce Pipeline: Smugglers Now Using ‘Limes’ to Move Illicit Cannabis

With the spread of legalization, the American demand for illicit Mexican-sourced cannabis has fallen precipitously. But that doesn’t mean smugglers don’t still move product across the border. In fact, the reduced demand for Mexican brickweed seems to have spurred traffickers to a new level of creativity. Their latest invention: Fake produce. Yesterday, US Customs and […]

Product Review: The 2-Strain Cannador With Blustream Hygrometer

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 the 2-Strain Cannador with the Blustream Hygrometer. 2-Strain Cannador at a Glance Product type: Portable e-nail and vape pen Manufacturer: Cannador (bluetooth hygrometer by Blustream) Price: $159.00 (bluetooth hygrometer costs […]

Searching for Jack Herer, the ‘Emperor’ of American Cannabis

Herer’s historiography is still debated today, and his legacy remains unfinished. Herer, who liked to say his last named rhymed with “terror,” will be remembered among those historic legions of misfits, holy fools, and single-minded obsessives whose refusal to give up on their ideas eventually pushed them in front of the establishment gatekeepers, where their […]

New Hampshire House Committee Approves Decriminalization Bill

The New Hampshire House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee overwhelmingly voted to pass HB 640, a bill that would decriminalize possession of one ounce or less of marijuana. The vote, 14-2, was overwhelming, and it appears very likely that the House will pass HB 640 with a huge margin of support. The Committee also […]

Adult Use Bills Introduced in Maryland Senate

This week, two companion bills that would legalize and regulate personal use amounts of cannabis for adults 21 and up were introduced in the Maryland Senate. SB 928 would allow adults to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and to grow up to six plants, and would set up regulated businesses that would cultivate, […]

Vegas, Baby: Retail Cannabis Shops Could Open in July

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Recreational marijuana shops could open in Nevada as early as July 1 under a timeline proposed by the state’s top tax official Wednesday. Regulators at the state Department of Taxation have been crafting rules and deadlines to govern recreational marijuana since Nevada voters legalized it for adults 21 and older […]

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Canada's Tokyo Smoke makes a U.S. move with acquisition of Van der Pop

Published: Feb 9, 2017, 11:02 am • Updated: Feb 9, 2017, 11:02 am By Katie Shapiro, The Cannabist Staff In some cool cannabis collaboration news, on-the-rise lifestyle brands Tokyo Smoke and Van der Pop have officially joined forces. Tokyo Smoke, which is moving toward U.S. expansion from its Toronto headquarters, has acquired Van der Pop, […]

Jeff Sessions Confirmed as Attorney General

On Wednesday, Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions was narrowly confirmed as the new Attorney General in a 51-47 vote, split largely along party lines. MPP released the following statement from its federal policies director, Robert Capecchi: “MPP remains cautiously optimistic that the Trump administration will refrain from interfering in state marijuana laws. When asked about his […]

Anti-Marijuana Candidate Jeff Sessions Confirmed for Attorney General

After much deliberation, the U.S. Senate confirmed anti-marijuana candidate Senator Jeff Sessions for Attorney General, Wednesday with a vote of 52-47. “I can’t express how appreciative I am for those of you who stood by me during this difficult time”, said Sessions, “By your vote tonight I have been given a real challenge. I’ll do […]

Medical Marijuana in the Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumor Population

Primary Outcome Measures: Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) is a national leader in pediatric cancer therapy. The CHCO Neuro-Oncology program treats more that 90% of Coloradan children with Central Nervous System (CNS) tumors and a large percentage of children with CNS tumors from the surrounding five states. Due to […]

Respect States Marijuana Laws Act of 2017 Introduced by Republican Congressman

Cannabis advocate, Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), introduced the Respect States Marijuana Laws Act of 2017 this week. The bill is aimed at protecting individuals in the cannabis industry against threats of federal prosecution. The bill, HR975 was introduced by the longtime Congressional ally to the cannabis industry, and Trump supporter Rep. Rohrabacher. A coalition […]

Massachusetts Senator Jason Lewis Attempts to Undermine Will of Voters

Massachusetts Senator Jason Lewis (D-MA) attempts to undermine legalization and the will of voters by introducing fourteen new bills. The proposed laws would target the sale, cultivation and possession of cannabis. The recreational cannabis law took effect December 15, yet the structure for implementation remains to be seen. On Election Day, the measure garnered 53.6% of […]

Study: Cannabis Extract Associated with Improved Survival Rates in Glioma Patients

Glioma in the left parietal lobe (brain CT scan), WHO grade 2. (Wikimedia/Mikhail Kalinin) NORML | February 9, 2017 LONDON — Brain tumor patients treated with cannabis extracts possessed increased one-year survival rates compared to those who went untreated, according to clinical trial data reported this week by British biotechnology firm GW Pharmaceuticals. Twenty-one patients […]

Understanding the Role of Silicon (Si) in Plant Growth and Health

Understanding the role of Silicon (Si) in plant growth and how it affects plant health has recently been a subject of substantial research. Experienced growers have always wondered why plants do better in soil as compared to soilless mediums. The difference is likely to be (Si), which is naturally available in soil but not in […]

What will be AG Jeff Sessions' first move on marijuana?

Published: Feb 8, 2017, 8:16 pm • Updated: Feb 9, 2017, 5:26 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff A new lawman has come to town, and the marijuana industry could be in for major upheaval. But just how much change Attorney General Jeff Sessions might impart — and how quickly he’ll address federal marijuana […]

Egged on by Sheriffs, Trump Endorses Police Practice of Taking Property from Innocent People

February 8, 2017– By Theshia Naidoo During a brief meeting with sheriffs where President Trump was apparently introduced to the complex subject of civil asset forfeiture, he offered to destroy the career of the Texas State Senator seeking to reform the system.  Whether this was an actual threat or a poor and misguided attempt at […]

Senate Votes to Confirm Jeff Sessions for U.S. Attorney General

Tonight the U.S. Senate voted 52 to 47 to confirm Senator Jeff Sessions as Attorney General. Most Republicans voted for him; most Democrats voted against him. The vote comes after two months of organized opposition as hundreds of organizations expressed concerns about Sessions’s record and racially-charged statements he has made in the past. “Jeff Sessions […]

From Idea to Operation: 4 Tips For Your Business

By Simone Cimiluca-Radzins, CPA Starting up is hard. Starting up a successful business is even more challenging. I’ve always used the statistic that 80% of businesses fail within the first 5 years of operation due to poor strategic, financial, and operational decisions. I am a true believer that operating in the cannabis industry is even harder […]

The 2nd Annual Hawaii Cannabis Expo Is February 10-12

The second annual Hawaii Cannabis Expo will begin on February 10 at 5 p.m. The first day’s events will close at 8 p.m. The event lasts through February 12. Attendees will obtain information about the medical marijuana program and on obtaining certifications. The expo is designed to educate the public regarding medical marijuana in Hawaii, […]

Annual AOCS Meeting Spotlights Cannabinoid Analytics

The AOCS Annual Meeting is an international science and business forum on fats, oils, surfactants, lipids and related materials. The American Oil Chemist’s Society (AOCS) is holding their meeting in Orlando, Florida from April 30 to May 3, 2017. Last year’s meeting included discussions on best practices and the pros and cons of different extraction […]

Colorado Cannabis Lab Methods Updated for Microbial Testing

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Marijuana Laboratory Inspection Program issued a bulletin on January 30th regarding updates required for licensed cannabis testing labs. The updated method for microbial contaminant testing includes a longer incubation period in yeast and mold testing. “After careful consideration of emerging data regarding the use and effectiveness […]

GOP Congressman Introduces ‘Respect State Marijuana Laws Act’

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher of California introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday that would resolve the conflict between state and federal marijuana laws and allow states to determine their own marijuana policies. The Respect State Marijuana Laws Act exempts individuals and entities from certain provisions of the Controlled […]

Humboldt's Finest Sets the Industry Standard in Sustainable Sun Grown Cannabis

Humboldt’s Finest farms are all PFC Verified (Patient Focused Certification), ensuring regulatory compliance and high quality product safety standards are adhered to. HUMBOLDT, Calif., Feb. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Humboldt’s Finest, the leader in craft cannabis production, is setting the standard for sustainable cannabis cultivation with advanced “sun grown” and “rain grown” farming techniques. With […]

Humboldt’s Finest Sets the Industry Standard in Sustainable Sun Grown Cannabis

HUMBOLDT, Calif., Feb. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Humboldt’s Finest, the leader in craft cannabis production, is setting the standard for sustainable cannabis cultivation with advanced “sun grown” and “rain grown” farming techniques. With cannabis production expanding rapidly in California, the water use and carbon footprint of the industry is becoming a real concern. Humboldt’s Finest […]

US Veterans Enroll in First Trial of Marijuana for Chronic PTSD

I received a press release from one of my favorite organizations, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). I was excited to learn that U.S. Veterans have a chance to enroll in the first trial of marijuana for chronic PTSD (post traumatic stress syndrome). In my time as an activist I have heard from hundreds of […]

Health Canada Will Hold Random Medical Marijuana Tests

Health Canada will begin randomly testing pot from licensed medical marijuana producers to ensure that unauthorized pesticides are not used in the growing process, after two growers were found to be using banned pesticides, the agency announced Wednesday. The random inspections will check to ensure that licensed producers are sticking to the list of 13 […]

Florida On Path to Implement Medical Cannabis Legalization

Voters in Florida passed Amendment 2 last year with an overwhelming majority of over 70%. The constitutional amendment went into effect on January 3rd this year and regulators have until July 3rd to promulgate the rules. The Florida Department of Health set up the Office of Compassionate Use (OCU) in July of 2014 after the passing […]

Philly To Host Medical Marijuana Training

By Paul Kurtz for CBS Philadelphia “It comes with a foundation in core cannabis. What is it, how does cannabis work as a medicine, the conflict between state and federal law that’s required for all our training programs,”- Jahan Marcu PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia is hosting medical marijuana experts and those who want to get […]

Israel ups ante on cannabis with plans for exports, decriminalizing

Published: Feb 8, 2017, 7:58 am • Updated: Feb 8, 2017, 8:08 am By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Israel could be on the verge of expanding its “significantly small” medical marijuana industry in a significant way. In the span of 10 days, the country known for its history and expertise in medical marijuana research […]

How can marijuana policy protect the adolescent brain?

As more states begin to legalize the use of marijuana, more young people may start to believe that it’s safe to experiment with the drug. However, those under 25 are more vulnerable to the effects of drugs than are older adults. New legislation on legal marijuana use should include consideration of age limits and other […]

Contaminated Cannabis May Be Cause of California Medical Marijuana Patients Death

A California man and medical marijuana patient suffering from the side effects of chemotherapy may have died from a batch of contaminated medical marijuana. Authorities familiar with the case say the unidentified man that died was suffering from cancer before the fungal infection took a fatal turn earlier this week. Doctors say the patient’s immune system […]

New Jersey’s Historic Bail Reform Law is Now in Effect and It’s Already Keeping Thousands Out of Jail

February 7, 2017– By Roseanne Scotti In these challenging times, it is important to celebrate our victories in the fields of criminal justice, civil rights and racial justice.  So I want to share the great news about the first full month of New Jersey’s historic bail reform law implementation. In 2014, with your help, the […]

Israel Moves to Allow Export of Medical Marijuana

Israel is known for it’s medical marijuana research and may finally be allowed to export the plant, if some Israeli lawmakers have their way. The Israeli Ministerial Committee on Legalization gave the initial green light for the export of medical marijuana this past Sunday. According to the Reuters report, the official who introduced the legislation, […]

National Wrestling Alliance Supports Use of Medical Marijuana for Pain

The NFL and the the National Wrestling Alliance are at odds on how they approach policies allowing their athletes the use of medical cannabis. American football and wrestling are two of the most intense physical contact sports in the US. Therefore, both have major concerns when it comes to performance and making sure athletes are taken […]

How to Testify – Hawaii State Legislature

You can do this! Testifying can be done quickly, easily and is a great way to support Cannabis patients. How To – Three ways to testify; In person. Keep informed of important hearings as they are scheduled. Typical hearing notices only give 48 hours notice before testimony may or may not be accepted iduring a hearing. […]

Creating a Policy and Procedure Manual for Your Business

Your manager decides to come in to your store alone early on a Sunday morning to catch up on some paperwork. He is approached as he enters the store and forced to empty the safe of all the cash. You find out that a trusted employee has taken home a paraphernalia, clothing, and other items without getting […]

Sapphire Risk Advisory Group Selected as the Security Consultant for the Florida Cannabis Coalition

Sapphire Risk Advisory Group, with Years of Experience in the Cannabis Industry, has been Selected as the Security Consultant for the Florida Cannabis Coalition. TAMPA, Fla. – Feb. 7, 2017 – PRLog — Sapphire Risk Advisory Group has been selected as the security consultant for the Florida Cannabis Coalition. Florida is one of the newer […]

Washington State Lawmakers Want a Wall Around Legal Marijuana

Amid concerns that the Trump administration could stymie state-legal cannabis, Washington state lawmakers have quietly introduced bipartisan legislation that would protect the state’s system from federal intervention by barring local officials from cooperating with the feds. It’s yet another sign of uncertainty as legal states wait to see how President Donald Trump and his Justice […]

What are the Best Ways to Mask Cannabis Odor in Your House?

Cannabis, as we’re well aware, is a flower. One of the primary functions of flowers is to create terpenes, odoriferous chemicals designed by nature to attract pollinators and ward off predators. These pungent compounds can be one of the best and worst parts of enjoying cannabis. The rich smell of fresh, sticky bud can be […]

Rhode Island Poll Shows Rising Support for Making Marijuana Legal for Adults

A new poll provides further evidence that an overwhelming majority of Rhode Island voters stand with us in supporting regulating marijuana like alcohol. The survey found that 3 out of 5 Rhode Islanders favor making marijuana legal for adults. It’s encouraging that support continues to steadily rise (in 2015, support was at 57%), but it’s […]

New York Legalization Bills Introduced

Bills to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana for adults have been introduced in both the New York Senate and the Assembly. The bills — S3040 and A3506 — would allow adults 18 and over to possess up to two ounces of marijuana and cultivate up to six plants. They also set up a regulatory system […]

Cannabis Drug Could Extend Lives of Brain Cancer Patients, Study Finds

UK drugmaker GW Pharmaceuticals announced Tuesday it has achieved positive results in the second phase of a clinical study on Glioma, a cannabinoid-based therapy aimed at treating an aggressive form of brain cancer. The study looked at 21 patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiform, or GBM, and found that participants who were given the drug—a combination […]

Cannabis-Infused Recipes for a Romantic Valentine’s Dinner

If you’ve ever been to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day, you know what a headache it can be. Reservations made weeks (sometimes months) in advance, slow service, crowded parking lots – it’s a chore. It’s no surprise that some couples opt to stay home and cook for each other rather than battling the legions of […]

Infused ‘No Bake’ Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe

For the perfect romantic dessert, I consulted an expert: LA based Chef Keira Sumimoto of The CannabisPot. She says, “This is a fun and easy recipe to make for or with your lover. A ‘no bake’ dark chocolate raspberry cheesecake, with each piece around five milligrams, is the perfect dessert to celebrate the day of […]

NYC Cannabis Arrests Ticked Up in 2016

Two years ago, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the city’s police officers would no longer arrest people who possessed less than 25 grams of cannabis in public. The move, de Blasio declared, “will certainly be good for New Yorkers of color, and particularly young people of color. I think you will see fewer […]

Infused Balsamic-Mushroom Bruschetta Recipe

This easy cannabis appetizer recipe, adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod, combines a holy trinity of qualities: it looks fancy, it’s super-fast, and it’s fuss-free. Enjoy! Start to finish: 15 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups mushrooms, sliced into ¼ inch slices (I like Baby Portabella) 3 teaspoons cannabis-infused olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh thyme […]

Infused Chicken Parmesan and Pasta Recipe

For dinner’s main course, go Italian with a personal family recipe I made for my sweetie the other night: chicken parmesan with pasta, modified to incorporate a small dose of cannabis-infused oil. Start to finish: 3 hours (45 minutes active) Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced ½ cup salt ½ cup sugar 4 cups water […]

Colorado puts new focus on worker safety in cannabis industry

Published: Feb 7, 2017, 1:05 pm • Updated: Feb 7, 2017, 1:19 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff For the first time, Colorado health officials have issued a set of guiding principles for marijuana businesses to address occupational health and hazards. Workers in the cannabis industry, including budtenders, extraction technicians, trimmers and cultivators, are key […]

DEA Attempts to Regulate Hemp Foods as Schedule 1 Drugs

The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) has sued the DEA over an illegal attempt to regulate hemp foods as schedule 1 drugs. The agency ignored a prior court ruling and clear congressional intent in the 2014 Farm Bill which forced the HIA to take action to protect American Hemp Farmers from unlawful DEA registration requirements by […]

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Companies Bumped as Finalists for Pot Licenses Fight for Answers

BY BRIAN WHITEASSOCIATED PRESS ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Two Maryland companies say the state is wrongly refusing to explain why they were abruptly bumped off a list of 15 finalists to be licensed to grow medical marijuana in the state. Green Thumb Industries and Maryland Cultivation and Processing have asked a Baltimore judge to decide […]

Companies Bumped as Finalists for Pot Licenses Fight for Answers

BY BRIAN WHITEASSOCIATED PRESS ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Two Maryland companies say the state is wrongly refusing to explain why they were abruptly bumped off a list of 15 finalists to be licensed to grow medical marijuana in the state. Green Thumb Industries and Maryland Cultivation and Processing have asked a Baltimore judge to decide […]

Characterization of Postoperative Pain in Shoulder Arthroscopy and Knee Arthroscopy and Assessment of the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale for Persistent Pot-Surgical Pain

2.1Purpose: The purpose of this study is to describe the chronology of postoperative pain in patients undergoing shoulder, knee, ankle arthroscopy. Further, within this population the predictive validity of the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale will be assessed for persistent post surgical pain. 2.2 Research Design: This is a prospective descriptive correlational design looking […]

Marijuana Mints For Microdosing

As the marijuana industry explodes into untapped markets, the race is on to deliver increasingly potent new products. But some companies are focused on perfecting the chill pill: a microdose of marijuana in a humble mint. Weed-infused mints are nothing especially new in the world of edibles: MED•a•mints, marketed as “the original cannabis mints,” have been around since 2010, offering vanilla or chai flavors — and 10mg […]

From Farming to Regulations, Colorado Shares Its Pot Knowledge With Several States

North Carolina wants to know if marijuana could one day replace tobacco as a cash crop. Louisiana is wondering how cannabis holds up in high humidity. And Washington state has questions about water supplies for weed. Colorado agriculture officials this week briefed officials from about a dozen states – some that have legalized cannabis, others that […]

5 Practices for Assessing Your Employment Screening

By Paul Gerber Before making a hiring decision, most organizations seek more information on the candidate’s criminal history, credit worthiness, and general background. Employee background checks have become a must-have, as they have a definite impact on the success of recruiting efforts. This information is not only helpful in assessing workplace risks and liabilities, but […]

Kassandra Frederique, Drug Policy Alliance's Black History Month Series Visionary, Talks Owning Our Narratives

February 6, 2017– By Kirsten West Savali The Visionary: Kassandra Frederique Crack babies, welfare queens, superpredators, thugs. That’s what they call us; those are the lies they tell about us. The war on drugs—a war on the most vulnerable and targeted black and brown communities in the United States of America—shapes black history just as […]

Former Industry Officials in Minnesota Face Felony Charges for Illegal Shipment

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors in Minnesota filed felony charges Monday against two former officials from one of the state’s licensed medical marijuana manufacturers for allegedly shipping cannabis oil to a subsidiary facility in New York. Minnesota and New York have both legalized medical marijuana programs, and parent company Vireo Health cultivates and sells the […]

Vermont House Judiciary Hearings on Marijuana Bill to Begin This Week

The Vermont House Judiciary Committee will begin holding hearings this week on H. 170, a bill that would legalize possession and limited home cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 and older. This bill is sponsored by the committee’s chairman, vice-chair, and ranking Republican, and its prospects appear to be bright: Vermont Public Radio reported on […]

Another One Bites the Dust, Nadelmann Steps Down From Drug Policy Alliance

Following the example of his long-time peer and fellow activist and advocate Allen St.Pierre, Ethan Nadelmann announced last week that he is ending a 23-year career of fighting the good fight to move on to his next great adventure. In an internal e-mail (see below), Nadelmann thanked his team at DPA and hinted at a future […]

New Mexico Bill to Legalize Marijuana Passes House Committee

A New Mexico Bill to Legalize Marijuana passed the House Committee moving the issue forward in a state that shares its borders with Arizona and Colorado, both states that have successful marijuana policies. As many of our readers know, 8 states have legalized marijuana. During the 2016 election in November, the people of California, Maine, Massachusetts, […]

Canna-Opportunites Abound at the CannaGrow Expo in Reno

With the new year upon us, all cannabis industry professionals are wondering which events to attend and what will bring the most value to their companies and ambitions.  The upcoming CannaGrow Expo in Reno, Nevada this spring, March 25-26, 2017. is sure to be on that list as it will offer fantastic opportunities for everyone in […]

Oregon Dispensary Adventures: 29 miles over 4 days

A couple weeks ago, on 1/25/17, after Flo had her appointment at the VA Hospital up on Marquam Hill in Portland, she drove to Hillsboro while I walked down the hill toward town to start my dispensary adventures. My first stop was at Zion Cannabis. The budtenders were super helpful (Flo is right, I really need […]

Florida Already Undermining Amendment 2, Patient Advocates Say

More than 70 percent of Florida voters passed Amendment 2, the state’s medical marijuana constitutional amendment, last November. But now lawmakers and Florida Department of Health officials are trying to warp the law even before they implement it. The language in Amendment 2 was clear. It empowered the Department of Health to register and regulate […]

New Strains Alert: Wonder Kid, Mud Bite, Tranquil Elephantizer, and More

With Punxsutawney Phil declaring six more weeks of winter, there is no better time to hunker down indoors with a relaxing indica-dominant strain. As luck would have it, this week’s New Strains Alert is packed to the brim with indica dominance: Mud Bite, from our pals to the North, is an Alaskan bred strain steeped […]

S 02, Ep. 42: She wants more women in weed; He's a traveling pro budtender

Published: Feb 3, 2017, 5:34 pm • Updated: Feb 3, 2017, 5:34 pm Featured guests: Women Grow CEO Leah Heise and Top Shelf Budtending founder Andrew Mieure. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Watch this episode LOTS TO TALK ABOUT •  How a new member of Women Grow became the organization’s CEO in two […]

10 Cannabis Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2017

If you’ve noticed a drop in the amount of cannabis-related content on your Instagram feed, it’s probably not just your imagination. The iconic social media site has recently shut down a number of cannabis based accounts in the past few years – even those produced in countries like Canada, where medical cannabis is federally legal. […]

You Can Now Buy and Sell ‘WEED’ on Toronto’s Stock Exchange

In Toronto, Bay Street is Wall Street and now you can buy weed on Bay Street—well, sort of. Actually make that “WEED.” Ontario-based Canopy Growth Corp., switched to the new four-letter stock ticker on the Toronto Stock Exchange: WEED. So clever. As our hard-earned weed legalization efforts here in the U.S. feel like they’re suddenly […]

The Future of the Cannabis Extract Industry: The Art of Extraction with Roxy Striar

Weekly Legislative Roundup, 2/3/2017

by Justin Strekal, NORML Political DirectorFebruary 3, 2017 Welcome to this week’s edition of the legislative roundup! With over 800 bills being filed in state legislatures and at the federal level, marijuana policy is moving fast. A big thanks to the over 3,000 people who have emailed their elected officials through our action alerts in […]

Infused Cannabis Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday

With people preparing for the Super Bowl, the biggest NFL game of the year, also one of the best day for munchies, we are excited to share some amazing ideas for cannabis infused recipes from Chef Smith of Tribe Society.  Enjoy! Tribe Society Super Bowl Menu by Chef Seth We used this cannabutter  for most of these dishes […]

Many Excited as Willie Nelson’s New Cannabis Brand Hits the Vegas Market

With burning joints raised high, about 200 marijuana industry employees and representatives celebrated the arrival of country music legend and marijuana advocate Willie Nelson on Tuesday in downtown Las Vegas, commemorating the debut of Nelson’s brand of cannabis products in the Las Vegas Valley. “We’ve been working on this for over a year because they […]

Marijuana Sales Expected to Rise for Super Bowl Weekend

The Super Bowl isn’t just for beer drinkers, marijuana consumption also jumps for the big game. According to the Nielsen Company, nine out of 10 people watch the super bowl at someone’s home making it easy to smoke pot recreationally while watching football. Joel Minton, Chief Executive Officer of Baker, a cannabis customer platform, found that casual […]

Charitable cannabis companies find giving back isn’t as easy as you’d think

Published: Feb 3, 2017, 6:59 am • Updated: Feb 3, 2017, 7:02 am By Joe Vaccarelli, The Denver Post Tim Cullen ran into an unexpected obstacle recently when he decided it was time his cannabis business should start donating money to nonprofit organizations. “I have been shocked at how few places will take our money,” said […]

Better Solution Than a Border Wall? End Drug Prohibition

February 2, 2017– By Armando Gudiño What does a multi-billion dollar mistake look like? He looks like a 70 year-old demagogue politician who occupies the White House. And it appears we will have a big-ass wall to remind us of it. If President Donald Trump follows through with his promise to build a ridiculous wall […]

Alaska Rejects Plan to Allow On-Site Consumption at Cannabis Stores

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Marijuana regulators in Alaska on Thursday narrowly rejected a proposal that would have made the state the first in the nation to allow cannabis consumers to use the products that they buy at the retail stores selling it. In a 3-2 vote, the Alaska Marijuana Control board decided not to allow it — […]

In Congress: Virginia Republican Wants to De-Schedule CBD

Republican lawmakers in Congress are starting to come out of the woodwork and draft up new bills on cannabis. Last Friday, while most of the nation was focused on President Trump’s controversial immigration order, Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-Virginia) quietly introduced two new bills on cannabis reform—including one that would de-schedule CBD entirely. The bills are […]

Tommy Chong, Ryan Adams, other marijuana advocates react as Jeff Sessions nomination advances

By Brooke Edwards Staggs for the Cannifornian “The confirmation of Jeff Sessions as Attorney General would be a five-alarm threat to the more than 2 million medical cannabis patients and 44 state medical cannabis programs across the country. Sessions is an outspoken opponent of medical cannabis — and based off his testimony before the Senate, […]

Recreational Sales Allowed in San Diego’s Medical Shops

The San Diego City Council met on Tuesday this week to review proposed regulations that would alter the current cannabis business landscape in the City. One of the main issues discussed was whether the currently operating medical cannabis dispensaries would be able to sell recreational cannabis. Terrie Best is the Chapter Chair in San Diego for Americans for […]

Best Portable Dry Herb Vaporizers of 2017

Portable dry herb vaporizers are growing smaller and stronger every year. With longer battery life, increased compactness, and purer vapor, today’s portable vapes make vaping on-the-go easier, more discreet, and better for your health and taste buds. With portable vaporizers constantly improving, there probably hasn’t been a better year to vape than 2017. And based […]

Tokeativity: Cannabis Events for Women

After creating relationships and community with the women I worked with in the Moms for Yes on Measure 91 group and the Portland Women Grow chapter, it became obvious to me that there was a need for women to be able to engage in community building and social cannabis consumption together.  Well, that need has been answered in […]

New Jersey’s Cannabis Industry Is Growing: Where Does It Grow from Here?

On September 14, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law Assembly Bill No. 457, expanding the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (NJCUMMA) by adding post-traumatic stress disorder to the discrete list of statutorily defined illnesses qualifying for treatment with medicinal marijuana. In addition, as of July 5, 2016, the New Jersey […]

Neurobiologist illuminates the underexplored potential of cannabis to address opioid addiction

A number of animal studies and a small human pilot study have revealed that cannabinoids, extracts of cannabis legally sold as medical marijuana, could reduce cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms in heroin users. In light of the opioid epidemic in the United States, this is a neglected area of research that quickly needs attention, argues […]

San Diego Pot Businesses Dodge Bullet, For Now

The legal marijuana industry in San Diego, California avoided a complete ban on the commercial cultivation, processing, distribution, and testing of cannabis products this week, with a unanimous vote of the city council to direct city staff to study the issues further and report back within nine months. An amendment to the land use laws for […]

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Utah Committee Unanimously Passes Medical Cannabis Research Measure

A Utah legislative committee has given approval to legislation that would allow research on medical cannabis without federal approval. Utah’s House Health and Human Services committee unanimously passed House Bill 130 “This is the first step in what I think is the right policy direction for this state,” says State Represenative Brad Daw (R), the bill’s […]

So-called 'synthetic marijuana' linked to serious health problems

Synthetic marijuana compounds are marketed as safe, legal alternatives to marijuana that cannot be detected by standard drug testing, but these substances differ chemically from marijuana; are linked to dangerous side effects, including seizures, psychosis, dependence, and death; and are not safe substitutes, say University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) scientists in a Review […]