Check in, smoke up and tune out: Cannabis-friendly vacation rentals are catching on

Cannabis-friendly vacation rentals have been popping up all over the country as legalization of recreational marijuana expands to more and more states. But like us, you probably already aware of this. This niche market of cannabis-friendly accommodations is growing real fast with recreational marijuana use now legal in 19 states and Washington. Cannabis tourism according …

Oakland church that gives cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms as communion sues over police raid

An East Oakland church that gives out cannabis and psychedelic plants as sacrament filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Oakland and the Oakland Police Department over a 2020 police raid. The Zide Door Church of Entheogenic Plants, an assembly of the Church of Ambrosia alleges that the city, Police Department and a police …

Five States to Vote on Legal Cannabis: Ballots & Boundaries

Voters in 5 states, Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Maryland will consider recreational marijuana initiatives this fall. Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have passed laws by ballot measure or legislation. http://about.bgov.com/news/five-states-to-vote-on-legal-cannabis-ballots-boundaries/  

Medical cannabis for doggies, kitties is fully legalized in California

Newly enacted bill in California allows veterinarians to “recommend” medical cannabis products for their furry patients. Before, vets could only “discuss” such products with their patients’ owners, leading many vets to avoid the topic rather than risk losing their license. http://www.leafly.com/news/politics/mmj-pet-legalization-california

California enacts cannabis users’ right to work law

Thousands and thousands of California workers unjustly denied jobs or fired for unscientific marijuana tests received new protections recently. A new bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom has made it illegal for employers to discriminate against workers solely for off-duty weed use. The bill effectively ends pre-employment urine testing, except for federal jobs and for …

Looking for Las Vegas cannabis lounges? More than 20 could open soon

Ever since Nevada legalized adult-use cannabis in 2016, consumers (and especially tourists) have wanted to know: When can I light up in a Las Vegas cannabis lounge? Soon folks. There could be a couple dozen by early 2023. http://www.leafly.com/news/politics/looking-for-las-vegas-cannabis-lounges-more-than-20-could-open-soon

We ate a $295 weed-infused dinner. Things got really wild

How’d you like a $295-per-person, 10-course, fine-dining, weed-infused dinner? You can do this at Chris “the Herbal Chef” Sayegh’s members-only Secret Supper Club. Here’s a story from a couple of people who did although, for obvious reasons, they cannot recall the whole evening with clarity. http://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2022-07-06/we-ate-295-cannabis-infused-dinner-this-is-what-happened

Where is weed legal around the world? Countries where cannabis is legal or decriminalized

The summer travel season is about to take off. And, if you are a weed lover, contemplating vacation, wouldn’t be nice to have a sense of the countries where cannabis is legal or decriminalized. Greenstate has summarized this for you. There’s a good chance you and a canna-loving friend will be able to find some …

Higher Education: What It Takes To Be A Cannabis Sommelier

Wanna become a ganjier? It’s a real thing. The cannabis equivalent of a sommelier. The marijuana business is booming, but not all cannabis is created equal. In this video, NBC’s Savanah Sellers meets budding experts to learn what it takes to be a certified ganjier. 

How cannabis-fed chickens may help cut Thai farmers’ antibiotic use

The medicinal and cooking benefits of cannabis have long been recognized in Thailand. Local cooks use cannabis leaves as a food additive and as an ingredient in chicken noodle soup. Now they are feeding it to chickens. Yes, you can buy infused chickens at the supermarket! http://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/15/cannabis-fed-chickens-may-help-cut-farmers-antibiotic-use-thai-study-shows

The Cannabis Supper Club Elevates Weed-Infused Fine Dining

There is an ever increasing abundance of very sophisticated cannabis experiences for weed lovers with great taste and fat wallets. One example is this LA Cannabis Supper Club where you can enjoy seven decadent courses of mind-blowing culinary creations infused with weed while also sipping smoke out of a champagne glass.

This Colorado town might change its name to ‘Kush’ to celebrate its growing cannabis industry

Cannabis has been so good to this very small Colorado town (about 120 residents) that it’s considering changing its name to Kush. Grateful citizens eager to identify with the plant that is bringing them prosperity. True, this is a tiny town but it is indicative of the dramatic ways in which attitudes towards weed are …

Is it legal to fly with marijuana? Here are the laws you need to know

America’s confusing patchwork of cannabis laws sometimes makes it difficult to know what is legal and what is not – and that includes air travel. Even when you’re traveling with prescription medicinal weed in a state where it is legal.  http://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/what-to-expect-if-you-try-to-fly-with-cannabis

NY weighs giving pizza joints, other eateries OK to sell cannabis-infused food

New York State is weighing whether to allow pizzerias and other eateries to sell fresh cannabis-infused grub and packaged pot edibles. Weed – one more choice of toppings for that large sausage and cheese pizza. Sounds like a big deal for both weed and pizza sales. http://nypost.com/2022/04/24/nyc-weighs-giving-pizza-joints-other-eateries-ok-to-sell-cannabis-infused-food/

California Bill Would Allow Cannabis Sales at Farmers Markets

Once again California leads the way! A bill proposed in the California legislature would allow cannabis to be sold at farmers markets and establish permits for offering cannabis at temporary state-licensed events, The measure passed the Assembly Business and Professions Committee on Tuesday. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/california-bill-would-allow-cannabis-sales-at-farmers-markets/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=california_bill_would_allow_cannabis_sales_at_farmers_markets_canopy_growth_lays_off_another_245_workers_and_more&utm_term=2022-04-29

Cannabis for Better Sex? Here’s What the Science Says.

Does cannabis make for better sex? Maybe so, according to The New York Times. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the right dose of cannabis can make a woman’s orgasms more satisfying and increase sex drive. This is in part because cannabis can enhance the senses and also alleviate some of the symptoms that inhibit desire. http://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/01/well/live/marijuana-sex.html

I laced my sister’s wedding cake with marijuana and guests got high as kites

A man in Chile turned a wedding into a stoner’s paradise when he baked his sister a “magical” wedding cake laced with marijuana — and had guests dancing all night. Talk about starting a marriage on a high note. Isn’t this a wedding reception you’re sorry you missed? Some weddings are a lot more fun  http://nypost.com/2022/03/25/i-laced-my-sisters-wedding-cake-with-marijuana-and-guests-got-high-as-kites/

Mike Tyson is selling ear-shaped cannabis-infused edibles called ‘Mike Bites’

More than two decades after Mike Tyson bit off a chunk of Evander Holyfield’s ear at the 1997 WBA Heavyweight Championship fight, the legendary boxer has released a line of edibles — in the shape of ears. The cannabis-infused gummies are called “Mike Bites” in homage to Tyson’s most notorious moment. It’s been more than …

Man chops off his penis after using cannabis

We know that weed can sometimes cause people to do very crazy things. But, cutting off your own penis? That’s what a young man in Thailand did. Probably thought that cannabis would provide all the pleasures he needed for the rest of his life. Or, perhaps, it was just some very bad weed. http://mmpconnect.com/man-chops-off-his-penis-after-using-cannabis/

Man Serving Life In Prison for $20 Cannabis Sale Gets Chance at Freedom Under New Louisiana Law

Kevin O’Brien Allen, a 39-year-old Louisiana man serving life in prison without parole after being arrested for selling $20 worth of cannabis to a police informant, has a legitimate shot at freedom under a state law passed last year. Can’t America do better than this? http://www.ganjapreneur.com/man-serving-life-in-prison-for-20-cannabis-sale-gets-chance-at-freedom-under-new-louisiana-law

WHY MORE PEOPLE ARE CHOOSING CANNABIS OVER ALCOHOL

It seems that more people are turning to cannabis over alcohol. Research reveals that cannabis can have the same relaxing and uplifting effects as alcohol but without the health risks and side effects. Here are a few of the reasons why people are choosing cannabis over alcohol. http://cannabislifenetwork.com/why-people-are-choosing-cannabis-over-alcohol/

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