Say your prayers and pass the joint. The majority of individuals who identify as religious support broad cannabis legalization, according to a Pew Research Center survey. The poll found support for both medical and adult use by 60% of all adults, with 31% only supporting medical use, and 8% preferring cannabis to remain outlawed. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/survey-most-christian-religious-groups-support-cannabis-legalization/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=federal_cannabis_bill_reintroduced_in_us_house_survey_reveals_christian_groups_support_legalization_and_more&utm_term=2021-05-31
What Is Biden’s Beef With Cannabis?
The cannabis industry had great hopes for the Biden/Harris administration. Were those hopes misplaced? Several members of the administration have been terminated, in part, for admitting to past marijuana use. That was, of course, disappointing to many but the much bigger issue seems to be the struggle to figure out the administration’s philosophical approach to …
D.C. ‘Shocked’ and ‘Disappointed’ By Biden Move to Uphold Ban On Recreational Cannabis Sales
D.C. elected officials and business owners are voicing their frustration following news that President Joe Biden’s proposed budget would continue to prevent the District from legalizing recreational cannabis sales. The White House released its $6 trillion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that includes language blocking D.C. from using local tax revenue to launch a regulated …
Amazon Now Supports Federal Cannabis Legalization
Amazon has joined the fight to legalize cannabis at the federal level. The company announced this past Monday that its public policy arm now supports a cannabis legalization bill that was reintroduced in the House late last month. Amazon also changed its drug testing policy and will no longer disqualify employees for marijuana use. http://www.forbes.com/sites/willyakowicz/2021/06/01/amazon-now-supports-federal-cannabis-legalization/?sh=391edfd334a5
Why the Pandemic Was a Breakout Moment for the Cannabis Industry
The covid-19 pandemic was a terrible disaster for just about everyone and every business. But not for cannabis; it was among a small number of industries that flourished because of huge demand. For many Americans, having enough weed in the house was as essential as stocking up on toilet paper. And, of course, there were …
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These states could still legalize recreational or medical cannabis in 2021
The legalization of marijuana has been gaining steam in recent years as state after state approved adult use in some form. And although the year is already 5 months old, pundits believe that as many as 10 additional states could legislate recreational or medical marijuana before year’s end – with the prospect of generating hundreds …
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What to expect in NYC now that weed is legal
Weed is now legal in New York. There will, of course, be smoking lounges and tons of new dispensaries now that people can have up to three ounces on their person. But what other changes and new developments can a weed lover expect? How will legalization change the culture? Here are some ideas from TimeOut. …
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Weed is still illegal in states where sex with farm animals isn’t
A new ad campaign from Monogram, Jay-Z’s weed brand, is highlighting the absurdity and hypocrisy of cannabis laws in the U.S. Consider the fact that weed is illegal in states where sex with a farm animal is not! http://www.fastcompany.com/90610156/weed-is-still-illegal-in-states-where-sex-with-farm-animals-isnt
Positive Marijuana Tests Are Up Among U.S. Workers
More workers are testing positive for marijuana according to the Wall Street Journal. Why is this even news? http://www.wsj.com/articles/positive-marijuana-tests-are-up-among-u-s-workers-11622023202
How New York Just Became The Newest Global Destination For Cannabis Tourism
Heard of the MRTA? No, it’s not a regional transportation authority. It’s New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. Amon other things, this new law makes it legal for adults to smoke cannabis anywhere that tobacco can be legally smoked and creates a framework for public use and consumption sites. Has New York just blown …
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Yes, Pot Is Legal. But It’s Also in Short Supply.
Recreational weed is now legal in New York and New Jersey. And experts predict that the market for marijuana in the this densely populated region will exceed $6 billion in 5 years. That is huge! But guess what folks? There is a problem with the supply. There ain’t enough of it around for the increasingly …
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Cresco Says 1 In 4 Americans Consume Cannabis
More and more Americans are smoking weed. In fact, 25% say they have consumed cannabis in some form in the past twelve months – a whopping increase since 2018 when just 16% of U.S. adults said they did. What’s more, 23% of users say they tried cannabis for the first time over the past year. …
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Hide Your Stash In High Style With This New Cannabis Furniture Line
Need a place at home or the office to hide your stash? You’ll love Forti Goods. It’s a new company that is developing furniture exclusively for cannabis enthusiasts. They have a new line of armoires, dressers, nightstands and coffee tables — all outfitted with custom inserts and lockable drawers for your stash. http://www.forbes.com/sites/katieshapiro/2021/03/01/hide-your-stash-in-high-style-with-this-new-cannabis-furniture-line/?sh=c7f0eea1f510
9 Top Cannabis Brands Created And Promoted By Celebrities
Several celebrities have launched their own brand of cannabis products in recent years. While some, like Snoop Dogg and Wille Nelson were no surprise, others, like Martha Stewart, were probably a shocker for many. It is not clear if these celebrities are bringing new people to cannabis, but they are almost certainly helping to reduce …
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The cannabis tourist’s guide to legal US states
Cannabis tourism is now a thing in several states and will become increasingly so as more states allow recreational use. But because weed remains illegal at the Federal level, the legal states have all devised different rules about what users can or cannot do. How’s a visitor to know what she can or cannot do …
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Uber CEO Confirms Interest in Cannabis Delivery
Cannabis deliveries increased dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic. Like food delivery, this is obviously a service that millions of people want and are willing to pay for. The prospects are so good that even Uber is itching to get into the business. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/uber-ceo-confirms-interest-in-cannabis-delivery/
Incarcerated Patients Have A Right To Use Medical Marijuana, New Mexico Judge Rules
Even guys in the joint have the right to enjoy a joint. So says a New Mexico state judge who recently ruled that correctional facilities cannot block an incarcerated patient’s access to medical marijuana. And a state senator is ready to sue any jail that violates the ruling. How things have changed! http://www.marijuanamoment.net/incarcerated-patients-have-a-right-to-use-medical-marijuana-new-mexico-judge-rules/
Study: Seniors Report Using Cannabis Products to Mitigate Symptoms Associated with Older Age
Fifteen percent of seniors say they have used cannabis products within the past three years, primarily for therapeutic purposes, according to data from a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society. All the study’s participants were at least 65 years of age, and 73 percent were older than 75. http://norml.org/blog/2020/10/26/study-seniors-report-using-cannabis-products-to-mitigate-symptoms-associated-with-older-age/
South Dakota State Bar Says Lawyers Cannot Serve Cannabis Industry
The State Bar of South Dakota ethics committee says that attorneys in the state may not provide legal services to cannabis industry clients. This guidance comes after voters approved both medical and adult-use cannabis legalization in the state in November. The opinion cites the South Dakota Bar Rules of Professional Conduct which directs lawyers not to “counsel …
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US Cannabis Sales Approach $18 Billion, Up 67% from 2019
Total US cannabis sales reached $17.9 billion in 2020. A whopping $7.2 billion or 67% increase over 2019. The main driver of this growth, according to Leafly, was a 25% to 40% increase in the average purchase. Covid-19 was not mentioned but it almost certainly had an impact on these numbers.
Illinois Expunges Nearly Half a Million Cannabis Arrest Records 4 Years Ahead of Schedule
It is already a very happy new year for thousands of people in Illinois with cannabis related criminal records. Governor, J.B. Pritzker has issued close to 10,000 pardons for low-level cannabis convictions and the Illinois State Police has expunged nearly half a million non-felony cannabis-related arrest records. Way to go guv! http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-expunges-nearly-half-a-million-cannabis-arrest-records-4-years-ahead-of-schedule/2405818/
What It’s Really Like To Travel To Jamaica Right Now
Scared about venturing out on that ganja vacation you have been fantasizing about for some time? Jamaica has kept its COVID-19 rates very low and, despite the pandemic, foreign tourists have been visiting. And not only do they feel safe on the island, but they are also having a real good time. Here’s a personal …
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NBA Will Not Test Players For Marijuana This Season
The National Basketball Players Association and its player’s union have jointly agreed to suspend marijuana testing through the upcoming 2020-21 season. And, Michele Roberts, the executive director of the NBA players’ association, has opined that she is “absolutely confident” that by the time the league’s next Collective Bargaining Agreement is negotiated, testing for marijuana is “going to …
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Mike Tyson: I Smoked Marijuana Before Fighting Roy Jones Jr.
Is marijuana a performance enhancing drug? It may be for Mike Tyson who said that he smoked a fat joint before his recent eight round exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr. The 54-year-old boxing legend and current cannabis entrepreneur told the press he smokes weed every day and added, “It’s just who I am!” When …
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JAMAICA TO LAUNCH MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR VISITORS
Thinking about a ganja vacation in Jamaica but worried about getting covid while there? Will having additional insurance make you more likely to get on a plane? The Jamaican Tourism Board hopes so. To wit, the government has introduced an insurance program to cover emergency medical services for visitors stricken with COVID-19 and other illnesses. The …
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5 Countries to visit for the best marijuana on Earth
Cannabis tourism, like all forms of travel is in limbo on account of COVID-19. However, as more and more countries legalize weed, there is a building consensus that we are on the cusp of an explosion of people travelling far and wide for cannabis experiences. But not all the countries that have legalized marijuana produce …
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1 in 3 Americans now lives in a state where recreational marijuana is legal
Election day added about 16 million people to the list of places that permit adults to use marijuana. These new people join about 93 million others who live in states that already have legalized weed – meaning that about 1 in 3 Americans now live in states where marijuana is legal for anyone 21 and …
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Marijuana is Now Legal in These 16 States
Cannabis won and won big on election night as voters in five states – Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota, and Mississippi – approved ballot initiatives to legalize weed. All, except for Mississippi, approved recreational use. These states joined Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont and Washington state that have all …
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France Unveils Experimental Plan to Give Away Free Weed Starting in 2021
Want to score some free weed? Move to France! Really. Starting in March next year the French government will undertake a nationwide experiment to distribute free medical marijuana. Once again, La Republique has confirmed its status as a superior civilization. http://merryjane.com/news/france-unveils-experimental-plan-to-give-away-free-weed-starting-2021
Is weed legal in Jamaica
Is weed legal in Jamaica? Inquiring minds want to know. You’ll find answers to this question plus a profile of one of the newer resorts on our portal as well as an attractive ganja vacation deal – all in our September newsletter. And yes, Madonna’s photo is not false advertising; she was photographed smoking weed …
