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How to Store Cannabis Oil, Edibles, and Other Products

Here’s a fun fact for you: a properly made, well stored cannabis tincture has a practically indefinite shelf life. If left undisturbed in an ideal environment, a tincture can last years with little to no degradation whatsoever. On the other hand, even the most expertly crafted cannabis-infused brownie stored under ideal conditions is going to […]

Colorado marijuana sales: $1 billion in first 10 months of 2016

Published: Dec 12, 2016, 1:53 pm • Updated: Dec 12, 2016, 5:52 pm By Ricardo Baca, The Cannabist Staff In the first 10 months of 2016, Colorado marijuana shops reached a significant milestone they had barely missed in all of 2015: $1 billion in legal, regulated cannabis sales. Recreational and medical cannabis shops in America’s […]

More than 100 businesses picked to sell Maryland medical marijuana

Published: Dec 12, 2016, 1:11 pm • Updated: Dec 13, 2016, 12:02 pm By Fenit Nirappil and Aaron Gregg, The Washington Post Maryland officials on Friday announced the 102 businesses who have received preliminary authorization to sell the state’s first legal medical marijuana, bringing the long-awaited program a step closer to fruition. The Maryland Medical […]

More than 100 businesses picked to sell Maryland medical marijuana

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Real Estate Industry Reaps Benefits in Legal Marijuana States

It took Chris Abbott six stressful months to find a new space for his growing company. The 10,000-square-foot warehouse on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, was once used to store industrial-strength compressors. Now the once-gritty space, its cinder walls repainted white, resembles a cross between a high-end laboratory and an industrial bakery. It’s the home […]

DEA dismissed its own misconceptions about pot, group says

By Bob Egelko for the San Francisco Chronicle Defending the government’s classification of marijuana as one of the most dangerous drugs, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration declares on its website that pot causes mental illness and lung cancer and leads youths to heroin and cocaine.But an advocacy group says the DEA, in a legal filing […]

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New Petition Demands DEA Correct Misinformation About Cannabis

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

Craigslist is a Great Place To Buy Marijuana

Buying weed online is a cherished tradition as old as the internet itself. Before Silk Road and bitcoin, there was searching Craigslist for “420” and nervously arranging a furtive meet with someone you hoped wasn’t a police officer. It was sketchy—somehow even sketchier than wandering around and looking for shoes hanging from overhead wires—but trust […]

Dark Web Markets: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

This piece is brought to you by the founder of the Global Drug Survey, Dr. Adam R. Winstock and Dr. Monica Barratt, Global Drug Survey and post-doctoral researcher. Darknet markets or cryptomarkets have now been operating for five years (since the launch of Silk Road in February 2011). In the deep web, site owners, vendors and […]

Fighting Marijuana in Hawaii – Patients Still Considered Criminals

In states where public health is a priority, legislators have learned the value of Cannabis in open society. Taxpayers in legal states are beginning to see how Cannabis positively impacts public health saving millions annually in health costs. Public safety is increased when funding is reduced for military-style police raids on patient’s homes. Who can trust a […]

Scheduling Cannabis in Hawaii Gets a Helping Hand

Many patients are aware the Federal Government claim Cannabis has medicinal benefits as exhibited in their patents on various constituents of Cannabis. Many more do not know that law enforcement in the State of Hawaii have also scheduled Cannabis as “Schedule 1”. Schedule 1 drugs must have “the highest degree of danger” of all drugs. […]

Drug Users in The Philippines Are Being “Slaughtered Like Animals”

December 9, 2016– By Melissa Franqui This week, a veteran photojournalist published a nightmarish photo essay and in-depth podcast in The New York Times: “They are Slaughtering Us like Animals: Inside President Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal antidrug campaign in the Philippines.” The searing images and descriptions of unrelenting injustices are dreadful enough to shake up even […]

Maryland Releases Names of Medical Marijuana Dispensary Finalists

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The names of 102 finalists on the path to be licensed to open medical marijuana dispensaries in Maryland were made public Friday by the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission. There were 811 applications for up to 109 possible licenses. Last week, the commission gave initial approval to 102 dispensaries in a blind […]

Massachusetts Legalization Poised to Take Effect Next Week

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ new adult-use marijuana law is on track to take effect next week after all. Secretary of State William Galvin’s office is ready to deliver the results of the Nov. 8 ballot question to the Governor’s Council for certification Wednesday, Galvin spokesman Brian McNiff said Friday. The law would take effect the following […]

Music Video and Strain Pairing of the Week: “Otherside” and Kali Mist

How long how looooooong will you enjoy your cannabis before watching this week’s trippy music video pick? Leafly regional sales manager Sam Borgen absolutely insists you check out the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ hit song off their 1999 Californication album, “Otherside.” Why? Because, as he describes it, “it’s like [the 1920 film] The Cabinet of Dr. […]

American Legion Urges Trump Team to Reschedule Cannabis

During a meeting with President-elect Trump’s transition team last week, leaders of the American Legion urged the incoming administration to reschedule cannabis for the benefit of the nation’s soldiers. The Legion, which boasts more than 2 million members, passed a resolution earlier this year calling for Congress to reclassify cannabis under federal law. The group’s leaders met with […]

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Get Ready for Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Week

Whether you’re an adult-use consumer interested in cannabis consumption or a medical patient looking for symptom relief, the effects you’re after likely depend (at least in part) on your endogenous cannabinoid system. But what exactly is the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and why do we have it? Similar to our CBD Week, we’ll be publishing articles […]

Louisiana Man Serving 13 Years for Two Joints Has Sentence Reduced

Bernard Noble Simply being arrested for marijuana possession is bad enough, and can have life-long consequences. But imagine spending 13 years in prison for a small personal amount of a substance that is objectively safer than alcohol. That’s what Bernard Noble, a Louisiana man with a history of minor non-violent drug possession offenses, has been subjected […]

Taking the 3D-Printed Bong to the Next Level

For all the hubbub around 3D printing in recent years, it’s still rare in 2016 to encounter an honest-to-goodness 3D-printed object. We may’ve read of doctors prepping for surgeries with custom-printed replicas of patients’ organs or know the odd friend with a desktop MakerBot, but most of us still don’t consciously interact, on the regular, […]

Holiday Gift Ideas for Advanced Cannabis Enthusiasts

Green Beaker Bong with Ice Notch and Bubble Accents Standing at 16” high, this bong is designed with green coloring and accents along the bottom, bowl, and mouthpiece, with some cool bubble details around the mouthpiece for a nice, textured flourish. It also comes with a six-armed slitted diffused downstem for great filtration and smoother […]

Deals of the Week for December 9, 2016: Vape Kits, Quartz Nails, and Glass Beakers

1. Source Orb 3 Premium Vaporizer Kit This Source Orb 3 premium vaporizer kit from Source Vapes may be the most decorated and comprehensive vape kit out to-date. Taking home three awards from High Times this year, (Best Innovation, Best Design, Best Kit), Source Vapes has created a truly one-of-a-kind collection. This kit features seven […]

President-Elect Trump: Will You Support State Marijuana Laws?

by Justin Strekal, Political Director December 9, 2016 Over the last several weeks, we have received dozens of calls from journalists with the same question: “What does NORML think that President-Elect Trump and his Attorney General nominee Jefferson Sessions will do in regards to marijuana once in office?” However, the best public indicators we have […]

New Strains Alert: Cherry Sauce, Sweet Baby Jane, Swiss Tsunami, and More

This week’s New Strains Alert shares some wonder and wellness through a few handy high-ratio Harlequin crosses; a Cherry Pie tasting menu that includes Cherry Cream Pie with Cherry Sauce; and a couple high profile cuts from Cresco Labs (with a shout out to my Windy City ents!) Explore these strains and learn the importance […]

S 02, Ep. 34: She’s a marijuana magazine editor; He’s a pot PR pro

Published: Dec 9, 2016, 11:18 am • Updated: Dec 9, 2016, 11:18 am Featured guests: Cannabis Now senior editor Ellen Holland and cannabis media relations consultant Jim Walsh. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • These could be the next cool wave, or are flavored hash oils already played out? […]

Implementation of medical marijuana amendment brings together unlikely allies

By Jim Rosica for Florida Politics A recent report says Florida will rack up over $1 billion in medical marijuana sales in the next three years. Soon, the Sunshine State could be behind only California in the size of its medical pot revenues. It’s used as a “critical therapy by millions of patients to alleviate […]

Marijuana Legalization Activist Could Lead Trump’s FDA

By Tom Angell for Marijuana.com Mike Liszewski of Americans for Safe Access told Marijuana.com that FDA’s current approval process for botanicals is “unworkable” and that as a result, very few have been approved. “O’Neill’s appointment could lead to an overhaul of rules pertaining to botanical medicine, which could create a much friendlier environment for research […]

OHA Addresses Oregon Growing Pains, Changes Testing Rules

Last week, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) published a bulletin, outlining new temporary testing requirements effective immediately until May 30th of next year. The changes to the rules come in the wake of product shortages, higher prices and even some claims of cultivators reverting back to the black market to stay afloat. According to the […]

Marijuana Advocates Are Celebrating This Small Victory

By Kyle Jaeger for attn: “Such reforms could ultimately lead to cannabis being removed from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act,” [Mike] Liszewski said. “However, whatever progress on cannabis at FDA under the Trump Administration should not be used as justification for cracking down on state medical cannabis programs, as there are more than […]

Does Marijuana Help Period Cramps?

Did you know that Queen Victoria medicinally used marijuana to help period cramps? That’s right, the stuffy broad with her nose in the air, even she had a smoke. Just search the web and you’ll find more than enough recommendations on how to relieve these monthly pains. But most online sources won’t mention marijuana, unless you’re […]

Beer Sales Are Down in States With Legal Weed

In states that have legalized recreational marijuana, more people are looking to take a bong hit than sip on a hoppy brew. Research firm Cowen & Company analyzed the state of the beer industry in Colorado, Oregon and Washington—states where both recreational weed is legal and craft beer has become popular. In those states, beer […]

Anchorage’s First Cannabis Retail Outlet to Scheduled to Open This Month

Alaskan voters legalized cannabis in 2014, with the law allowing for the possession of up to an ounce of cannabis, the cultivation of up to six plants, and cannabis retail outlets. Over two years later, and there are still no cannabis outlets open in Anchorage, the state’s capital. However, that’s about to change. Alaska Fireweed’s […]

End the Ban on Marijuana in Sports

December 8, 2016– By Derek Rosenfeld In the last week we’ve heard from NBA legend Phil Jackson and Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr talking about their own marijuana use and how they think professional sports leagues like the NBA and NFL should change their marijuana policies. Marijuana should not be a banned substance […]

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

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

Medical Marijuana Policy Roadmap Released by Americans for Safe Access

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

First Nevada Cannabis Lab Receives ISO 17025 Accreditation.

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

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Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Legislation Introduced in Texas

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

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

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

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

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

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

Delaware Activist Training Event in Wilmington on Dec. 10

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

Delaware Activist Training Event in Wilmington on Dec. 10

Humboldt County Farmers Launching Craft Cannabis Brand at Emerald Cup

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

Choosing the Right Grow Lights

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

Multinational firm with roots in Canada makes moves into Colorado cannabis

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

Virginia Senate Majority Leader Requests Statewide Cannabis Study

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

6 Best Stoner Christmas Gifts for 2016

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

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

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

Trump Nominates Another Drug War Zealot, General John Kelly, to Head Department of Homeland Security

Today, media reported that President-elect Donald Trump will nominate General John Kelly to head the Department of Homeland Security. Kelly served as head of Southcom, overseeing drug war efforts in Latin America under the Obama Administration. “This is looking really bad,” said Ethan Nadelmann, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance. “First Sessions for Attorney […]

The Drug Policy Alliance Releases Public Health and Safety Plan to Address Problematic Opioid Use and Overdose

The Drug Policy Alliance, the nation’s leading proponent of drug policy reform, is releasing a plan to address increasing rates of opioid use and overdose (now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States). The plan marks a radical departure from the punitive responses that characterize much of U.S. drug policy and instead […]

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

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

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

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

State of the Leaf: Minnesota OKs Cannabis to Treat PTSD

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

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Americans for Safe Access Petition the DEA to Provide Accurate Information

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

Pressure Mounts for DEA to Admit Marijuana Has Medicinal Value

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

Beware: Children can passively 'smoke' marijuana, too

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

This major Alaskan city is straggling behind as other cities charge ahead with pot shop openings

Published: Dec 7, 2016, 8:50 am • Updated: Dec 7, 2016, 8:50 am By The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Marijuana shops have started to open up for business in Fairbanks, Juneau and Valdez, but Anchorage is still weeks away from having its first open pot retailer. Enlighten Alaska co-owner Jane Stinson said the business […]

This major Alaskan city is straggling behind as other cities charge ahead with pot shop openings

A fourth company was just authorized to distribute Florida medical marijuana, but not without some hiccups

Published: Dec 7, 2016, 8:33 am • Updated: Dec 8, 2016, 9:43 am By Joe Reedy, The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A fourth organization has been allowed to distribute low-THC cannabis as medicine for a narrow list of conditions for Florida medical marijuana. This comes less than a month before a state constitutional amendment […]

This New Product Grows Marijuana in Your Home for You

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

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

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

Masschusetts Looking for Revenue to Cover Marijuana Regulation Costs

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

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

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

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

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

Adherence Compliance Announces Integration with BioTrackTHC™ BT Command Center

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

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

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

Organic vs. Chemical Cannabis Fertilizers for Your Grow

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

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

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

Recount Underway for Maine Cannabis Legalization Initiative

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

Cannabis patients sue over DEA’s deception

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

In wake of Arizona recreational pot rejection, here are the state's latest cannabis market projections

Published: Dec 6, 2016, 10:51 am • Updated: Dec 6, 2016, 2:03 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Arizona’s medical marijuana market could hit $681 million in sales by 2020, but the state’s share of the overall U.S. legal cannabis market likely will peak next year, new market research data show. The latest report […]

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

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

Petition Demands DEA Correct Misinformation About Marijuana

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

Orrick, Representing Marijuana Advocate, Challenges DEA Statements About Pot

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

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

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

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

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

Steve Kerr’s Medical Admission

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

Kansas City Decriminalization Measure Gathers Enough Signatures

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

Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Bill Filed in Texas for 2017

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

Can Legal Marijuana Save Fading Record Stores?

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

Insurance Loss Control Issues for the Cannabis Industry

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

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

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

7 Keys to Success in the Cannabis Industry

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

Attend the Make & Mary in Portland: Enjoy Cannabis and a Traditional Christmas Craft!

The Make & Mary workshop events are like no other events in Oregon right now, as they bring together cannabis and creativity under one roof. The focus on these events is on the process of the craft/artwork and this event, where attendees will create brass Himmelli ornaments, will be no exception…and just in time for […]

Arizona Medical Cannabis Patients File Lawsuit Against State

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

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

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

How To Consume Edibles: 3 Tips For Beginner’s

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

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

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

Warriors Coach Tries Medical Cannabis, NBA Freaks Out

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

Jeff Sessions' reefer madness

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

Jeff Sessions' reefer madness

Minnesota Adds PTSD to Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana

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

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

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

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