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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, […]

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 […]

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: 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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

7 Country Music Songs That Reference Cannabis

Country music has been a mainstay in American pop culture since the 1920s, and it’s remained an iconic genre of music in our country to this day. While many songs typically reference big trucks, cookouts, and beer, the occasional twangy tune sneaks in a cannabis reference as well. Here’s a little playlist of country music […]

Cannabis & the Constitution: A Brief History of Cannabis in the U.S.

The Constitution of the United States is arguably the most important document in the history of this country, aside from possibly the Declaration of Independence. It forms the backbone of America’s most basic rights, liberties, and laws upon which democracy is founded. In its original form, the Constitution contained no mention of drugs or alcohol. […]

Colorado's tourism office will soon start educating visitors about marijuana laws

Published: Sep 16, 2016, 2:05 pm • Updated: Sep 16, 2016, 2:05 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff BRECKENRIDGE — Colorado tourism officials are not actively going to promote the state’s legal marijuana industry any time soon, but they are ramping up educational and informational efforts around the issue, the state’s tourism director said […]

Leafly List: The Top Cannabis Locations in North America, September 2016

Every month we update the Leafly List in an effort to answer a question we hear all the time: “Can you recommend a great dispensary near me?” The list is a snapshot of the most talked-about medical cannabis dispensaries and retail locations in 10 major cannabis markets across North America. The top locations are determined […]

Leafly List: The Top Cannabis Dispensaries in British Columbia, September 2016

THE LEAFLY LIST: BRITISH COLUMBIA September 2016 The Leafly List ranks the top dispensaries and retail stores in each of the major North American cannabis markets every month. This region-specific version is designed to provide helpful, community-based information for cannabis consumers looking for the most relevant dispensaries in British Columbia, Canada. It highlights the most talked-about […]

Leafly List: The Top Cannabis Dispensaries in Oregon, September 2016

THE LEAFLY LIST: OREGON September 2016 The Leafly List ranks the top dispensaries and retail stores in each of the major North American cannabis markets every month. This region-specific version is designed to provide helpful, community-based information for cannabis consumers looking for the most relevant dispensaries in Oregon. It highlights the most talked-about locations in the […]

New Strains Alert: Moloka’i Frost, Sour Joker, Stardawg Guava, and More

This week’s New Strains Alert is a surprisingly sativa-dominant bouquet of flowers from Hawai’i, the circus, and a galaxy far, far away. We’ve added three distinct Hawaiian landrace strains that are loaded with tropical terpenes and history. For all the Chemdawg enthusiasts, dig into some Stardawg Guava, which combines two awesome Chemdawg cuts, Chemdawg 4 […]

Leafly List: The Top Cannabis Dispensaries in Michigan, September 2016

THE LEAFLY LIST: MICHIGAN September 2016 The Leafly List ranks the top dispensaries and retail stores in each of the major North American cannabis markets every month. This region-specific version is designed to provide helpful, community-based information for cannabis consumers looking for the most relevant dispensaries in Michigan. It highlights the most talked-about locations in the […]

Leafly List: The Top Cannabis Dispensaries in Colorado, September 2016

THE LEAFLY LIST: COLORADO September 2016 The Leafly List ranks the top dispensaries and retail stores in each of the major North American cannabis markets every month. This region-specific version is designed to provide helpful, community-based information for cannabis consumers looking for the most relevant dispensaries in Colorado. It highlights the most talked-about locations in the […]

NORML's Legislative Round Up September 16th, 2016

In this week’s Legislative Round Up you’ll learn about a national call to action to renew federal legislation protecting hundreds of thousands of patients and providers. In other news, the marijuana movement received support from two leading national veterans groups and several important bills were signed into law at the state level. Keep reading for […]

NORML’s Legislative Round Up September 16th, 2016

by Danielle Keane, NORML Political DirectorSeptember 16, 2016 In this week’s Legislative Round Up you’ll learn about a national call to action to renew federal legislation protecting hundreds of thousands of patients and providers. In other news, the marijuana movement received support from two leading national veterans groups and several important bills were signed into […]

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Signs Medical Marijuana for PTSD Bill, But There’s a Catch

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has finally signed into law a bill passed by the General Assembly earlier this year to allow those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, including veterans, to participate in the Garden State’s medical marijuana program. Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that is estimated to affect eight million Americans […]

Flower Friday Farm Feature: Master Gardens’ Farmers

As you may recall from our Flower Friday Farm Feature post from last week that the second post of the series is a feature on the farmers themselves.  In this movement and industry, the people who are behind the cultivation of the flower itself are key in helping turn the big wheel forward to set […]

Michigan Lawmakers Send 3 Bills to Regulate Medical Marijuana to Gov. Snyder

These measures seek to better clarify and expand Michigan’s medical cannabis law. LANSING, MI — Lawmakers have given final approval to a package of bills, HB 4209/4210, HB 4827, SB 141, and SB 1014, to regulate the retail sale of medical cannabis and cannabis-infused products. The measures, which lawmakers had debated for the past two […]

Study Shows Opioid Use Down in States With Medical Marijuana

Fewer people are using opioids in states that have legalized medical marijuana, according to a study published Thursday in the American Journal of Public Health that bolsters advocates’ claims that marijuana can substitute for more deadly drugs. The study, which examined data from 1999 to 2013, found an association between a state legalizing medical marijuana […]

Study Shows Opioid Use Down in States With Medical Marijuana

Fewer people are using opioids in states that have legalized medical marijuana, according to a study published Thursday in the American Journal of Public Health that bolsters advocates’ claims that marijuana can substitute for more deadly drugs. The study, which examined data from 1999 to 2013, found an association between a state legalizing medical marijuana […]

Mexico Is Monitoring California’s Marijuana Vote; May Need to Follow Suit

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, who has proposed liberalizing his country’s drug laws, privately asked California lawmakers visiting Mexico about a state measure to legalize recreational marijuana, a state legislator said on Thursday. A delegation of California Democratic lawmakers visiting Mexico talked for an hour on Wednesday with Pena Nieto about trade and the state’s […]

Cannabis Takes Leading Role in Berlin Elections

Berlin will vote for a new state Parliament and a new mayor on Sunday, and for the first time ever, cannabis is playing a role in the campaign. While cannabis isn’t the Berlin electorate’s chief concern, it is one of the most discussed topics of this year’s campaign. A 2014 coffeeshop pilot program proposal, which […]

MI: Medical Marijuana Bills Win Final Approval From Legislature

Lansing, MI – The Michigan House gave final approval to bills Wednesday that would further regulate medical marijuana nearly eight years after its use was first authorized by voters. The main legislation, which passed 83-22, would impose a new tax and establish a state licensing system to grow, process, sell, transport or test marijuana. Non-smokable […]

NY: Retail Workers Union, Medical Marijuana Manufacturer Ratify Historic Contract

Local 338 of the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union, UFCW, and Vireo Health New York recently announced that they have reached a labor agreement – the first union contract in the history of New York State’s new medical cannabis industry. The agreement, according to Vireo, covers current and future employees at its cultivation and […]

CA: Marin General To Study Medical Marijuana Use On Site

Marin General Hospital will study the feasibility of allowing patients at the hospital to use medicinal marijuana when it is recommended by their physician. The hospital is embarking on the investigation at the request of the publicly elected Marin Healthcare District board. The board voted 2-0 Tuesday night, with three members abstaining, to ask for […]

CA: Medical Cannabis Earns Humboldt County’s Seal Of Approval

Despite being synonymous with cannabis culture for decades, Humboldt County is now lending their stamp of approval to regionally-grown marijuana. The sustainable cannabis grown by True Humboldt will be one of the first to participate in the County’s seed to sale program that tracks the movement of Humboldt-grown medical cannabis throughout the state of California, […]

Washington State Officials Vow to Step Up Pesticide Testing

SEATTLE (AP) — More than two years after Washington state launched legal marijuana sales, it’s planning to test cannabis for banned pesticides more regularly. The state’s Liquor and Cannabis Board said Thursday it’s paying the Washington Department of Agriculture more than $1 million to buy new equipment and hire two full-time workers to conduct the tests. […]

A Brief Guide to Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Legislation

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan House gave final approval to bills Wednesday that would further regulate medical marijuana nearly eight years after its use was first authorized by voters. The main legislation, which passed 83-22, would impose a new tax and establish a state licensing system to grow, process, sell, transport or test cannabis. […]

Delaware Now Allows Medical Marijuana on School Grounds

Governor Jack Markell signs bills to allow medical marijuana use on school grounds; allow those with terminal illness access to medical marijuana DOVER, DE — Governor Jack Markell has signed legislation into law permitting qualified patients access to medical cannabis formulations while on school grounds. Senate Bill 181 permits a caregiver to administer cannabis extracts to […]

Bush Cousin and Bobby Orr Give Big in Mass. Legalization Fight

Massachusetts’ Question 4—which would legalize the adult use of cannabis—is likely to be one of the closest marijuana initiatives this November. Current polls have support at 50 percent, with opposition at 45. Opponents have rallied an impressive number of powerful state politicians—including Gov. Charlie Baker, Attorney General Maura Healey, and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh—to publicly […]

State of the Leaf: Are Dispensaries (Finally) Coming to Michigan?

U.S. News Updates California A new device could transform the way law enforcement handles cannabis-related traffic stops. A breathalyzer aimed at detecting THC on drivers’ breath is already being used on California streets. The brainchild of Hound Labs, with chemistry assistance from the University of California, the device apparently can detect THC if drivers have […]

The Bayer-Monsanto Deal Won’t Eat the Cannabis Industry. Yet.

The news that Monsanto is being bought by Bayer probably won’t be well received in the cannabis sector. The deal brings together two research powerhouses that, reportedly, have long eyed cannabis as a possible new business. The worry is that the combined firm will have the financial and political influence to do to cannabis what […]

Medical Cannabis Could be Donald Trump’s Best Bet

Donald Trump has yet to declare a position on cannabis, but one advocacy group is advising him to back federal legalization of medical marijuana—because it will give him a boost in the polls. In other words: Election day is only 53 days away and Trump desperately needs votes. Embracing legalization would help. Last week the Harmonious Code […]

Why beer distributors, alcohol trade groups are fighting legal marijuana with lots of cash

Published: Sep 15, 2016, 9:48 am • Updated: Sep 15, 2016, 9:48 am By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff In Arizona, a synthetic cannabis drugmaker has dropped $500,000 to fight legal marijuana. In Massachusetts, a group of beer distributors tossed in $25,000 to anti-legalization efforts, the Intercept reported this week. The investigative news website reports […]

Attend the Cannabis Science Conference in Portland Next Month!

The Cannabis Science Conference will be held in Portland, Oregon on October 5-6, 2016 with their Cannabis Boot Camp happening on October 4. The Cannabis Science Conference pulls together cannabis industry experts, instrument manufacturers, testing labs, research scientists, medical practitioners, policy makers and interested novices. Our annual event is aimed at improving cannabis science. Join […]