PA: Philly City Council Wraps Its Head Around Medical Marijuana
It could be years before patients can buy medical marijuana in Philadelphia, and even longer before the city sees a dime in economic benefits. Even so, Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services heard testimony Friday around what Pennsylvania’s new medical cannabis law means for the city and how officials can safely […]
Black Caucus Pledges To Halt Maryland Medical Marijuana Licensing
The Legislative Black Caucus plans to use any means necessary to stop Maryland’s medical marijuana commission from issuing final licenses until more are awarded to minority-owned businesses. “We will not be accepting crumbs,” Del. Cheryl Glenn, chair of the caucus, said Friday at a forum in Annapolis. “Do not think for one minute that anyone […]
People Are Getting Fired For Medical Marijuana In States Where It’s Legal
Justin Shepherd, a former employee at a Kohl’s in California, is suing the department store chain for wrongful termination. Shepherd says he worked at Kohl’s for years before he was diagnosed with acute and chronic anxiety and received a recommendation for medical marijuana from his doctor. Shepherd didn’t notify the company he had started to […]
Pay Tribute to Gene Wilder with a Wonka Strain and a Movie Marathon
“From that fateful day when stinking bits of slime first crawled from the sea and shouted to the cold stars, ‘I am man,’ our greatest dread has always been the knowledge of our mortality.” – Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, Young Frankenstein (1974) We lost a good one on August 29, 2016, when Gene Wilder passed away […]
Wiz Khalifa’s Kush to be Commercially Grown and Distributed
Multi-platinum selling rapper Wiz Khalifa has partnered with Tryke Companies, who operates Reef Dispensaries in Nevada and Arizona, to announce yesterday that they have signed a partnership with the rapper and his global cannabis brand, Young, Wild & Free (which shares a name with his hit single featuring Snoop Dogg and Bruno Mars). [embedded content] The partnership […]
How to Mix Cannabis with Dirty Talk in the Bedroom Without Getting Tongue-Tied
Reaching into the mail bag, I came across this query from a wannabe dirty talker: “I’ve always wanted to try dirty talk with my boyfriend but I’m nervous because I don’t know what to say. I feel like smoking weed beforehand might help, but I don’t want it to make me so stoned that I […]
High Standards and Craft Process: Dab Society’s Cotton Candy
For your Shatterday, we have a concentrate review of one of the finest in the Pacific Northwest, in my opinion. Here in Oregon, Dab Society Extracts is certainly a name that turns heads when the concentrate conversation arises in both industry and consumer circles. The company launched in 2014 and has been committed to the highest […]
PA: Medical Marijuana Could Be Thriving Business In Philly
Medical marijuana is about to grow roots in Philadelphia. City Councilman Derek Green is hosting a hearing today to discuss how Pennsylvania’s new medical cannabis program will operate in the city – and it’s going to get complicated. The spirit of the new state law is to supply a vital therapy to seriously ill residents. […]
The US Government Has Sent This Guy 300 Joints Each Month For 34 Years
If Irvin Rosenfeld had to guess, he’d say he’s smoked about 135,000 joints since 1982 – roughly ten a day, every day, for 34 years. Despite a cannabis habit that would probably kill Snoop Dogg, the 63-year-old Floridian leads a fairly normal life: He’s a senior stockbroker at a large securities firm, who spends every […]
OH: Council Passes Medical Marijuana Moratorium
Fremont – Fremont City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on medical marijuana, joining other cities across the state in putting the brakes on businesses that wish to dispense the drug in Ohio cities. Council member Kathy Stout said the city is waiting for the state to get its act together and provide specific details […]
NV: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Set To Open In Carson City
Carson City’s first medical marijuana dispensary is set to open later this month. The dispensary, RISE, held a ribbon cutting and hosted tours of its store on Clearview Drive at Carson Street Thursday. The dispensary operated by Green Thumb Industries (GTI) has tentative plans to open Sept. 16, but its opening depends on scheduling a […]
Arkansas Ballot Will Offer A New Test For Medical Marijuana
Little Rock, Ark. – Republicans control all of Arkansas’ statewide offices, hold a majority in both chambers of the Legislature and are nearly assured of winning the state’s six electoral votes in the presidential election. But this deeply red state could be on the verge of an unusually liberal move: legalizing marijuana for people who […]
MI: No More Smoke And Mirrors When It Comes To Medical Marijuana Law
Lansing, MI – Selling and distributing marijuana in Lansing has been a hot topic in the city for years and while waiting on state lawmakers to take action on the issue, Lansing city officials have been working on drafting their own marijuana ordinance. The first week of September, a new draft of an ordinance was […]
Medical Marijuana In Ohio – How We Got Here
Cincinnati – To hear Cincinnati’s James Gould tell the story, medical marijuana is legal in Ohio today because he never gave up, and he had the influence and money to help make it happen. Gould is the Downtown-based venture capitalist and deep pockets behind ResponsibleOhio – the 2015 campaign that bet big on legalizing marijuana […]
BC: Professor Conducting First Clinical Trial About The Effects Of Cannabis On PTSD
A UBC professor is conducting Canada’s first ever clinical trial about the effects of cannabis and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Zach Walsh, associate professor of phycology at UBC Kelowna campus, said they’ve received Health Canada approval to test out two different strains of weed. “We’re seeing increasing use of cannabis for treatment of mental […]
MN: Public Hearing Discusses Possible New Qualifying Conditions For Medical Cannabis
New steps are being considered to boost Minnesota’s medical marijuana program after manufacturers reported big losses last year. Minnesota Medical Solutions reported a $3 million loss, and LeafLine Labs reported a $2.1 million loss. The CEO of Minnesota Medical Solutions said he expected those numbers to turn around once more patients sign up and once […]
PA: Philly Mulls Home Delivery Of Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana won’t be available in Philadelphia for more than a year, but when it finally arrives, patients may have it delivered to their doors like a pizza or pick it up at a dispensary tucked inside a large shopping mall. In a council hearing Friday, city planner Paula Brumbelow suggested home delivery as a […]
FL: Voters To Decide On Proposed Amendment On Medical Marijuana
Orlando, Fla. – Voters will have a chance this November to approve or reject a proposed amendment on medical marijuana. The measure failed two years ago, but the ballot language has changed. Just as he did two years ago, attorney John Morgan, chairman of United for Care, will draw plenty of attention to his disabled […]
Medical Marijuana Use Growing Fast In Massachusetts
It took a while for the state Department of Public Health to finalize regulations governing medical marijuana, but agency data show its popularity is growing rapidly. The number of purchases has been increasing exponentially, and the number of certified patients is also on the rise. Massachusetts voters approved a ballot question in 2012 that legalized […]
MI: Law Officers May Seek Snyder Veto Of Medical Pot Bill
Marijuana activists mostly cheered Thursday’s long-awaited approval by the state Senate of bills legalizing key aspects of medical marijuana in Michigan. But law-enforcement officials said the bills left key concerns unresolved, and Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said he might lead an effort to seek a veto in coming weeks by Gov. Rick Snyder. The […]
Maine Town Gives Initial OK To Medical Marijuana Greenhouse
Dresden, Maine – The Dresden Planning Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a conditional use permit for a medical marijuana greenhouse. Brian Fifield of Casco submitted the application for the construction of the greenhouse on his 50-acre property on Dodge Road. The board considered the project an agriculture products and processing use under the town’s […]
NM: Medical Marijuana Grower Booted From State Fair
Albuquerque, N.M. – The state’s largest medical marijuana grower could be in jeopardy of losing its license after it was booted from the New Mexico State Fair. When you think of the New Mexico State Fair, you think of the rides, and the food, but on the first day of this year’s fair, the biggest […]
Germany and Austria Are Pouring Billions Into Cannabis Prohibition
Despite government budgets in European countries being stretched to the limit, newly released data show that Germany and Austria have continued to spend billions of euros annually on cannabis prohibition. The German federal government is plowing €5.2 billion to €6.1 billion each year into repressive anti-drug measures, with the lion’s share focused on cannabis, according […]
New Strains Alert: Biochem, Sun Ra, White Durban, and More
It’s a new week at Leafly and you know what that means…New Strains Alert, baby! This week we’ve added a Tangerine Haze cross called Tangenesia, Biochem for all the Chemdawg faithful, a couple entries from Tahoe Hydro, and more. Dig in and drop a comment if you’ve had the pleasure of any of these fine […]
A Tale of Two Initiatives: Big Trouble In Little Rock
What in the world is going on in Arkansas? The state has not one but two initiatives to legalize medical cannabis on November’s ballot. Both of have been hit with challenges in court. One is now facing legal pushback from a surprising source: a member of NORML’s legal committee. The key players in this convoluted tale are one-time […]
How Will Christiania’s Fatal Shooting Change Copenhagen’s Cannabis Scene?
For decades it was the local police who sporadically tore down the hashish stalls in Denmark’s world-famous Freetown Christiania. But after last month’s fatal shooting on the neighborhood’s Pusher Street, it was the inhabitants themselves who demolished the open-air cannabis market. On Aug. 31, a shooter wounded two police officers and a bystander, then fled […]
Why Did Fentanyl Maker Insys Give $500K to Defeat Legalization?
On Aug. 31, Insys Therapeutics, the corporation that manufactures fentanyl, donated half a million dollars to the campaign to defeat cannabis legalization in Arizona. Once in a while there are moments that make legalization advocates pause and reflect on the reasons we fight for this cause. Many of us experienced one such moment yesterday when […]
Study Finds Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Body Mass Index
According to a new study published this month in the Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics, and published online by the U.S. National Institute of Health, cannabis use is associated with a lower body mass index (BMI). Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health, researchers estimated “fixed-effects models to more rigorously […]
People vs. Profits: Inside the Dueling Arkansas Medical Cannabis Efforts
This year marks the 20th anniversary since the passage of the nation’s first medical cannabis law, Proposition 215 in California. The 2016 election is unusual for many reasons and as far as cannabis is concerned, this election looks like the one that will tip the scale towards a majority of Americans having some legal access […]
Stanford Engineers Develop A ‘Potalyzer’ For Roadside Tests
This November, several states will vote whether to legalize marijuana use, joining more than 20 states that already allow some form of cannabis use. This has prompted a need for effective tools for police to determine on the spot whether people are driving under the influence. Stanford engineers are developing a portable device that measures […]
Master Gardens: Improving Urban Cannabis Agriculture
This post will be the first in a new monthly series on The Weed Blog, our Flower Friday Farm Features. This series will feature cannabis farms and the faces behind them. Each farm will be featured in a series of 3 posts: 1) the background and mission of the company, 2) a profile on the […]
Hemp Inc (OTCMKTS:HEMP): A Closer Look
As the 2016 U.S. presidential election nears, Hemp Inc (OTCMKTS:HEMP) has strategically positioned itself as a leader in the industrial hemp industry. The Company has the country’s largest industrial hemp processing facility and milling operation in Spring Hope, North Carolina nearing completion. CEO Bruce Perlowin, says, “I believe our industry, specifically public companies within this sector, is […]
Cannabusiness: A Taxing Issue in the Golden State
By year’s end, the green revolution will be considerably greener. Voters in at least 10 states will be deciding on cannabis initiatives in November elections in a surge of dank democracy that spans the country from Florida to North Dakota, Maine to Arizona. The big prize is California. The seventh-largest economy in the world will vote […]
Photos: Bauchi State Police arrests 96 criminals, rescues 28 hostages, recovers arms, stolen …
Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, Halilu A. Gwandu, during a maiden conference last month, reiterated his resolve to drastically bring down the soaring spate of kidnapping, armed robbery, armed banditry, rape, culpable homicide, cattle rustling and other violent crimes through robust synergy with other security agencies, Vigilante Groups and eminent persons in the State. […]
New Jersey Bail Reform Advocates Applaud DOJ for Taking Strong Position on the Unconstitutional Use of Monetary Bail
Trenton — The Department of Justice has filed an Amicus Brief in an 11th Circuit case challenging the constitutionality of the use of monetary bail for indigent defendants being detained pretrial. This is the third time the Department of Justice has taken a strong stand on bail reform, having filed a statement of interest in […]
The Price of Pain in the NFL and How Marijuana Can Help
September 7, 2016– By Dionna King As football season kicks off this week, full of glory and pain for players, I’m recalling an interview with Jerome “The Bus” Bettis, the heart of the Steelers Super Bowl XL winning team, as he was on the cusp of retirement and embracing the introspection that comes with the […]
AR: Medical Marijuana Measures Cause Confusion
The push for medical marijuana in Arkansas is not only controversial, it is also shaping up to be confusing for voters. Arkansans will see both the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act and the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment on the November ballot. “I would want to research it more,” said Hasty resident, Sonja Pacock, “and I would […]
CA: Upland Receives Some But Not All Money Owed From Defunct Marijuana Dispensary
Upland – Former City Manager Stephen Dunn is questioning the city’s claim it has collected $250,000 in settlements and court judgments against illegal medical marijuana dispensaries it shut down. “The city says it has received $250,000, but the reality is they haven’t received all of it,” he said. Since 2014, Upland has closed 24 illegal […]
PA: City Council Asks – What Will Medical Marijuana Mean For Philadelphia?
In April, Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation to make medical marijuana legal in Pennsylvania. By then, possession of small amounts of marijuana had already been legal in Philadelphia for more than a year. And with full implementation of the state’s medical marijuana law expected to take about two years, City Council is asking now just […]
AZ: Scottsdale Getting $1 Million Medical Marijuana Store
One of the most deluxe medical-marijuana dispensaries in Arizona will open in Scottsdale later this month, only weeks before a proposition to legalize the recreational use of the drug goes to voters. The Harvest of Scottsdale facility will have 11 check-out stands in a 6,800-square-foot former bank building, near Hayden Road and Raintree Drive. That […]
MI: Marijuana Ordinance Stays On Pace For Approval
Lansing – The city’s long-awaited ordinance on medical marijuana could be approved by City Council next month because Planning Board members appeared Tuesday willing to accept zoning regulations that would limit the number of establishments that sell marijuana. Planning Board members are expected to review the ordinance again at their Oct. 4 meeting. City Council […]
CA: Young Medical Cannabis Patients Lose Access
Connor Caporicci can’t buy a lighter or pipe to smoke his medical-grade cannabis. Caporicci, a 19-year-old business management major, is a medical cannabis user with a legal prescription for the drug. This is the dilemma some 18 to 20-year-old legal card holders are facing now that California has begun enforcing its new Tobacco 21 Law. […]
ON: Durham Cop OK'd To Own Unlicensed Pot Shop
A Durham police officer for six months co-owned a medical marijuana company that is not licensed and offers consumers pot brownies and other products the government says are illegal to sell. And veteran Const. Phil Edgar, who once received a commendation for numerous marijuana busts, did it with the blessing of his police force. After […]
Michigan Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Tax, Regulations
Lansing, Mich. – Michigan would tax medical marijuana in a tiered regulatory system that would explicitly authorize dispensary businesses under bills that cleared a big hurdle Thursday in the Legislature, where supporters said the framework addresses a “wild west” atmosphere enabled by a confusing 8-year-old state law that legalized the drug. The main bill, approved […]
New Health Canada Marijuana Regulations Haven't Affected City
No changes are expected at the municipal level following changes to federal regulations on homegrown medical marijuana. As of Aug. 24, the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) will replace the Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR). The MMPR regulations brought in by the Conservative government in 2013 limited legal marijuana production and […]
Medical Marijuana Legal In Ohio, But Hartville Says No For Now
Selling medical marijuana in the village is, for the time being at least, still against the law. On the eve of Ohio House Bill 523 – the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program – going into effect Sept. 8 – village council passed an ordinance at its Sept. 6 regular meeting prohibiting the establishment of a […]
OH: Medical Marijuana Law To Go Into Effect Today
Logan – Ohio’s new medical marijuana law will officially go into effect today. Patients with qualifying medical conditions will receive limited legal protections from laws prohibiting marijuana possession, as several state agencies formally begin the process of establishing a regulated system of medical marijuana production and distribution. “This is a major milestone in establishing a […]
IL: One-Time Marijuana Dispensary Open House In Normal
Normal, Ill. – If you have ever wondered what a marijuana dispensary looks like, you will get a chance to check one out in Normal on Friday. It’s called The Green Solution, and once it officially opens in October, it will sell different types of marijuana for medicinal purposes only. The Green Solution is holding […]
OH: City Of Dayton Putting A Hold On Banning Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Dayton, Ohio – Medical marijuana will officially be legal in Ohio starting Thursday. The new law taking affect means cities can now ban dispensaries or limit the number of them.In Dayton, they’ve chosen not to put a ban on dispensaries just yet. While it is legal, actually getting medical marijuana in Ohio won’t be possible […]
TN: University Lab Conducts Marijuana Study
Whether or not you smoke weed, giving up a little blood will get you enough to buy a gram. University of Memphis students can participate in research performed by the Cardiorespiratory/Metabolic Lab to see the effects of marijuana usage on the body. Those who choose to participate will visit for 30 to 45 minutes, provide […]
Alaska Cannabis Regulators OK First Retail License
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska marijuana regulators have approved the first permit for a cannabis retail store. The Alaska Marijuana Control Board on Thursday approved the permit for Frozen Budz, which will be located in Fairbanks. Co-owner Destiny Neade received a round of applause from the audience and clapped herself. As she walked back to her […]
Can Cannabis and CBD be Part of Your Skin Care Regimen?
Whether it’s acne or eczema, treating troubled skin can feel like a battleground. There are a thousand things one can try, from over the counter creams and face washes, to prescription ointments and even pills. For some, there will be success with these methods – for others, however, the quest for clear and healthy skin […]
What is “Skunk Weed” and Where Did It Originate?
Anyone who has travelled to even the most minimal extent knows that words can sometimes change depending on area. Over time, these words evolve along with changes to society and the actual people using the words. We’ve already covered the nuances in cannabis industry terminology on a broad level; now we’re going to look into […]
Ireland Mulls New Cannabis Regulations, Formal Medical Use
Irish patients suffering from cancer, multiple sclerosis, or epilepsy may have cause for hope thanks to the July introduction of a parliamentary bill that would legalize and regulate the medical use of cannabis and cannabinoid products, a milestone on the Emerald Isle. Irish MP Brid Smith, of the People Before Profit Alliance, an opposition party in […]
Medical Cannabis Legalization is Up for Vote in 4 States: Here’s How you can Help!
On Tuesday we published an article detailing how you can get involved with the five cannabis legalization initiatives up for a vote this November. However, there are four additional states voting this November on the legalization of cannabis for medical uses. Below is how you can get involved with each of these efforts: Florida Florida’s […]
5 Major Myths About Outdoor Grown Cannabis Plants
This article is sponsored by Marley Natural, the official Bob Marley cannabis brand, which is crafted with deep respect for Bob’s legacy and belief in the positive potential of the herb to heal and inspire us. Marley Natural offers a premium line of cannabis flower, oil, accessories, and body care products that are all responsibly sourced and […]
S02, Ep. 22: He’s campaigning for social pot use; He’s GM for The Cannabist
Published: Sep 8, 2016, 1:57 pm • Updated: Sep 8, 2016, 1:57 pm By Vincent Chandler, The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: Kayvan Khalatbari, lead proponent for the Neighborhood-Supported Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program, and Cannabist general manager Brad Bogus. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • Denver marijuana laws: Get details […]
S02, Ep. 22: He’s campaigning for social pot use; He’s GM for The Cannabist
Published: Sep 8, 2016, 1:57 pm • Updated: Sep 8, 2016, 1:57 pm By Vincent Chandler, The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: Kayvan Khalatbari, lead proponent for the Neighborhood-Supported Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program, and Cannabist general manager Brad Bogus. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • Denver marijuana laws: Get details […]
INTERVIEW: Jesse Ventura Talks 'Marijuana Manifesto'
Marijuana’s a pretty amazing, wonderful plant, and you can smoke it too! Cannabis actually had a crucial role in shaping our country in the beginning, says former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson would have been criminals, according to today’s laws on marijauna, Ventura says. “It was the backbone of our economy for the […]
State of the Leaf: Is ‘Europe’s Cannabis Capital’ Doomed?
U.S. News Updates Alaska As Alaska prepares to launch a full-fledged retail system for adult-use cannabis, many looking to enter the industry have more questions than answers. The state Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office is overwhelmed and claims it lacks the time and resources to respond to inquiries. (Unlike the application process for a liquor […]
Exploring the Canna-Mani: A Cannabis Nail Design Picture Gallery
We arrived at noon for my appointment and checked in. While I waited, I was encouraged to pick out the colors I wanted for my manicure. After Julia and Rebecca helped me decide on the perfect polishes, my nail technician Daniella emerged, excited and ready to get started on what would be both Leafly and Sènsé’s […]
Tech Thursday: Washington’s Hemp Revolution
For a crop that promises to improve the human condition from nutrition to nanotechnology, saying we’ve got a lot to learn may be an understatement. But Washington state is taking on this challenge in a methodical way, with state budgetary support, and the protection if not the blessing, of the federal government. A presentation by […]
Oregon: Agency Charged with Accrediting Cannabis Testing Labs is On the ‘Verge of Collapse’
According to the Oregonian http://www.oregonlive.com there is a sticky situation going on with Oregon’s cannabis testing labs. The administrator of a state program charged with making sure marijuana labs are accredited said the Oregon Health Authority has ignored his pleas for resources and that the agency is “on the verge of collapse.” Gary Ward, administrator […]
Leading Cannabis Industry Staffing Firm Launches National Career Fair Series
SEATTLE, WA, September 6, 2016 – Viridian Staffing, the cannabis industry’s first and best known professional staffing, recruiting & HR consulting firm is launching a national career fair series under the banner of its new “Juana Career” brand. Being a Washington-based company, founded in 2013, before a single i502 license was issued, Viridian Staffing will be holding […]
Veterans Find Solace Protecting Cannabis Dispensaries In Colorado
It’s nighttime at the Herbal Cure, a south Denver marijuana shop and grow house tucked into a parking lot beside the highway. Inside is a marijuana bounty: thousands of dollars’ worth of cannabis plants, boxes of marijuana-infused chocolate, jars of $360-an-ounce weed with names like Frankenberry, Lemon Skunk and Purple Cheddar. Chris Bowyer, a lanky […]
End420Shame: DOPE Speaks Out
“People in this industry are not evil and corrupt, they are fighting for a peace movement that goes well beyond the plant—inclusion and togetherness in main stream media, not chaos and war.” —Michelle Glassman, Colorado State Director Why do we love cannabis? The stories speak for themselves. You don’t have to search far or wide […]
GreenVision Systems, a Puerto Rico Medical Cannabis Company and StereoVision Subsidiary …
News Feed Item GreenVision Systems, a Puerto Rico Medical Cannabis Company and StereoVision Subsidiary, Expands Plan to Include Hemp Farming for Export By Marketwired . Article Rating: September 8, 2016 07:30 AM EDT LAS VEGAS, NV — (Marketwired) — 09/08/16 — StereoVision Entertainment Inc. (OTC PINK: SVSN), a publicly traded Nevada corporation, announced today […]
Italian Law Enforcement Join Push for Cannabis Legalization
Italian law enforcement groups are throwing their weight behind a parliamentary bill to legalize cannabis in the country, building momentum for the effort to create Europe’s first fully legal adult-use market. Both the national anti-Mafia agency and the country’s police union have come out in favor of the proposal, which is set for further debate […]
PA: Lycoming Township Takes Proactive Stance On Cannabis
Cogan Station – In a proactive measure to protect residents as marijuana laws change around the nation, the Lycoming Township supervisors unanimously approved the retail sale of cannabis products dependent on a conditional-use hearing at Tuesday’s meeting. Voting was Denny Paulhamus, Jeff Wagner and Larry Deremer. Notice of the public hearing held before the approval […]
CA: City Council Considers Community Committee To Study Medical Marijuana
Community requests medical marijuana and recreational regulations be considered separately Several medical marijuana supporters addressed the Paso Robles City Council during the marijuana regulation study session at Tuesday’s council meeting. The consistent request was for the council to separate medical marijuana regulations from any recreational use regulations the council may be considering. At its Aug. […]
AZ: At Giving Tree Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, The Focus Is On Health, Hope
As Dr. Gina Berman’s three children see it, their mom used to go to a hospital to treat patients and now she does it in a different setting. The emergency-room physician said she still deliberates over how she may explain her entrepreneurial path to the medical-marijuana industry as her kids, ages 9, 8 and 6, […]
OH: Brook Park Enacts Medical Marijuana Moratorium Before State Law Takes Effect
Brook Park, Ohio – Brook Park City Council members have instituted a six-month moratorium on cultivating medical marijuana and/or establishing medical marijuana businesses in the city. Ohio’s medical marijuana law is slated to go into effect Sept. 8. The Brook Park legislation was introduced by Council President Jim Astorino during a special caucus meeting Tuesday […]
CA: Eureka City Council Passes Draft Ordinance On Medical Marijuana Business
Eureka, Calif. – Tuesday, the Eureka City Council had yet another discussion on allowing commercial medical marijuana within city limits and a draft ordinance was passed. As written, it would allow up to 12 different types of medical marijuana businesses to open, including those for cultivation and distribution. The council made amendments to this draft […]
Ohio's Medical Marijuana Law Goes In Effect Thursday, But No Pot For Two Years
Medical marijuana becomes legal Thursday in Ohio. But there are just a few problems. There are no marijuana crops because there are no growers. There are no processors, testing labs or dispensaries to sell a product that doesn’t yet exist. And even if all those things were in place, patients would have to get a […]
Pot Clients Prompt Ohio Medical Board Recusal
Columbus, Ohio – The head of Ohio’s state medical board says he won’t participate in establishing rules for certifying doctors under Ohio’s new medical marijuana law after taking on lobbying clients associated with the budding industry. Records reviewed by The Associated Press show Mike Gonidakis recently acquired two out-of-state marijuana-related clients, Denver-based Marijuana Policy Group […]
BC: City Of Penticton To Investigate Pot Shop Regulation Options
It’s likely to be a while yet before Penticton city council decides how to deal with storefront medical marijuana dispensaries. After hearing a detailed presentation from city staff at a Sept. 6 committee of the whole meeting, council voted 5-2 to have staff pursue options to regulate storefront dispensaries in the city. Planning manager Blake […]
BC: Rally For Medical Pot
People gathered at Gyro Park Sunday afternoon in support of medical cannabis. There were about 30 people in the park at 2 p.m., though it is unclear how many were attending the event, and how many just happened to be there. Prior to the event, one of its promoters Jo Scofield said it was intended […]
OH: Fostoria Puts Out Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana may become legal in the state of Ohio on Thursday, but it won’t in Fostoria.At least, not anytime soon. Fostoria City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a one-year freeze on the cultivation, processing and sale of medical marijuana within the city at the request of Mayor Eric Keckler. The temporary, 12-month ban went […]
BC: Medical Cannabis Clinics Open In Edmonton And Calgary
The Liberals plan on legalizing marijuana and some are already prescribed the substance to treat a wide variety of illnesses and issues. Medical use of marijuana is becoming a more accepted practice and with the acceptance, more clinics are opening to get the medicine out to people in need. Medical Cannabis Clinics from Canheal have […]
How Marijuana Works To Provide Relief From Gut Inflammation, Pain, And Cramping
Cannabis is quickly becoming the wonder-drug being used to treat a growing list of pains, aches, and diseases. Now, it is apparent that the 1.6 million American citizens living with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (1) could use it to treat their conditions. What is Crohn’s Disease? In […]
Arkansas Court – No Oral Arguments In Medical Marijuana Case
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Supreme Court says it won’t hold oral arguments in an attempt to get one of two medical marijuana measures disqualified from the November ballot. Justices on Wednesday denied a request for oral arguments in the challenge brought by a coalition of groups opposed to the measure legalizing marijuana for […]
NV: Medical Marijuana Event For Veterans Later This Month In Reno
The medical marijuana industry in Northern Nevada is growing. And while the Silver State is seeing more production facilities and dispensaries, folks seeking a patient card still face many challenges. “You know a lot of patients had to literally wait for the application in the mail, then send it in the mail and it’s really […]
Medical Marijuana Now Legal in Ohio as New Law Officially Takes Effect
Patients with qualifying medical conditions will receive legal protections as state initiates process of establishing a regulated system of medical marijuana production and distribution COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio’s new medical marijuana law will officially go into effect on Thursday, September 8. Patients with qualifying medical conditions will receive limited legal protections from laws prohibiting marijuana possession, […]
Source: Bills Tackle Appealing NFL’s 4-Game Suspension
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Having spent the past four months showing he’s capable of keeping the effects of Crohn’s disease in check, Bills offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson faces yet another hurdle in attempting to resume his career. Henderson is appealing the NFL’s four-game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy after testing positive […]
Ohio Goes Medically Legal Thursday! It’s Not as Good as It Sounds!
Beginning Thursday, medical marijuana patients in Ohio will no longer face legal penalties for cannabis possession. It’s a major milestone in the state’s cannabis policy, but Ohio’s system is still a long way from workable. Holes in the new law are expected to push many into the state’s existing black market. Under the state’s medical […]
Cannabis Farms Brought Prosperity to Pueblo. Will Voters Kill the Boom?
In just a few short years, Pueblo County has become the cannabis growing capital of Colorado. Since 2013, Pueblo has approved nearly 200 cannabis licenses, three million acres of commercial hemp farms, and two to three million more acres of cannabis greenhouses. Most of these farms are raising sun-grown cannabis, unlike Denver, the state’s other grow center, where […]
Alaska Cannabis Regulators Poised to Approve Retail Licenses
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The board regulating Alaska’s fledgling legal marijuana industry is expected to approve licenses this week for the state’s first retail cannabis outlets. The state’s Marijuana Control Board also is expected to discuss whether certain retail stores will be given permission to have areas where customers can light up — a key issue […]
Attend the PDX Women Grow Chapter Networking event this Thursday!
This Thursday in Portland the Women Grow Chapter will host it’s September networking event. These events are always rich in both networking opportunities and program knowledge, and this will be the last networking event until early November. The event will be held in NE Portland and Oregon State Representative Val Hoyle be the keynote speaker. From […]
Hemp Oil Seller Says NBC Cost It $1 Million
Hemp Oil Seller Says NBC Cost It $1 Million By JACK BOUBOUSHIAN CHICAGO (CN) — A hemp oil distributor sued NBC for $1 million, claiming an apology and correction aren’t enough for a defamatory report that it sells “pot” and “medical marijuana.” AFI Holdings of Illinois dba Happy Leaves claims the July 1 broadcast from NBC […]
Alaska Officials to Issue Cannabis Licenses this Week, Retail Outlets to Open by Year’s End
Almost two years after voters in Alaska legalized cannabis, the state’s Marijuana Control Board says that they’ll be going approving applications and issuing licenses this week allowing for the opening of cannabis retail outlets. The Board anticipates that most of the outlets will be open sometime before the end of the year, something that’s feasible […]
A Long Hot Summer of Drug War Deaths
By Phillip Smith The killing of a young, black, unarmed Tampa man by a SWAT team that raided his home in an operation that turned up two grams of marijuana has sparked angry protests last week, including demonstrations last Thursday where people damaged vehicles, lit fires, and threw trash at police, leaving five people arrested […]
Getting In On the Green
With more than half of the United States now recognizing some form of legal marijuana use, medicinal or otherwise, the time is right (as in: right now!) to find a job in the cannabis industry. The continued mainstreaming of marijuana means more job growth and more business opportunities for Americans looking to join the green rush. […]
Medical Marijuana Can Help Veterans Battle PTSD
Imagine waking up in a cold sweat, ears still ringing from an all-too-familiar nightmare. It’s been years – or perhaps decades – since you’ve seen combat, yet the unsettling memories continue to haunt your dreams nearly every single night. This is what life is like for countless American veterans who are living with post-traumatic stress […]
OK: Medical Marijuana Proponents Hold Hope For Future Ballot Measure
Oklahoma City – For the third straight year, Oklahoma medical marijuana advocates have come up short in their effort to get the issue on the state ballot, but this time it wasn’t signatures they were lacking. It was time. Oklahomans for Health volunteers met the required 65,987-signature threshold with 67,761 signatures within the legally mandated […]
OH: Towns Put Brakes On Marijuana Sales, Growth
While the state prepares to implement a medical marijuana system in Ohio, some municipalities are asking for a timeout to consider restricting the sale or growth of pot in their communities. Both Swanton and Sandusky recently passed ordinances that call for moratoriums on the cultivation, processing, and the opening of retail dispensaries for marijuana. The […]
OH: Medical Marijuana Law Set To Take Effect
In legalizing medical marijuana earlier this year, State lawmakers performed a great service to thousands of Ohioans suffering from cancer, epilepsy, post traumatic stress disorder and several other ailments. The law, House Bill 523, technically takes effect Thursday, but it could be a few years before medical marijuana dispensaries are set up. Until then, doctors […]
Giant Great’s New Career Is Pushing Medical Marijuana
Leonard Marshall was once a destructive defensive end for the New York Giants, famously cracking Joe Montana’s ribs in the 1991 NFC Championship Game.
Now Marshall hopes to ease the pain of NFL players by pushing the league to remove marijuana from its list of banned substances, the New York Daily News reported.
The American Legion Wants Marijuana Reclassified To Help Treat PTSD
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CA: Owner Of Popular Dipsea Cafe May Convert It To Pot Dispensary
Mill Valley, Calif. – Overlooking the marshlands from Richardson Bay lies a Mill Valley institution, of sorts. It’s name is Dipsea Café – Dipsea as in the trail that takes you to Stinson beach and the longstanding footrace with the same name. The owner of the ever-popular Dipsea Cafe in Mill Valley may close his […]
CA: Rio Dell City Council To Revisit Pot Ordinance On Tuesday
The Rio Dell City Council on Tuesday will take a look at a medical marijuana land use ordinance that limits industry activities to a site north of the Eel River. The council voted down the original version of this ordinance during a June 21 meeting, Mayor Frank Wilson said. This ordinance, as it’s worded now, […]