Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions on Tuesday at a church on Chicago’s South Side – one day before the state’s new marijuana legalization law took effect. He described these pardons as the first wave of such expungements, provided for under the new law, which will make it …
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Jamaica’s embrace of the business of cannabis continues to escalate with the opening of a new Kaya Herb House in Kingston. (Herb houses are what they call dispensaries on the island.) This new store is the 3rd by this company which already operates 2 facilities in, primarily, tourist areas on the island’s north coast. These …
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Meet Dr. Machel Emanuel, a botanist at the University of The West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. Between traversing the Caribbean to find seeds and the work he’s doing in his own garden, he’s trying to re-create “Supreme Ganja” – the strain once smoked by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and other reggae icons in …
The business, culture and legal status of cannabis experienced significant changes in 2019. More than even the experts predicted or thought possible. What does that say about the possibilities for 2020? What states will legalize it? Will congress act in any way? What’s the future of vaping? Etc. etc. etc. In case you have a …
Have you seen the plans for the Tyson Ranch? The former heavyweight champ is already growing several strains of high-grade marijuana that are used in dozens of off-the-shelf products. But his plans are not just to grow weed; it’s for a 407-acre resort that includes a hotel, spas, lodges, a glamping park, and the world’s …
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Sin City is on verge of becoming even more sinful. 40 million tourists visit Las Vegas every year for its casinos, restaurants and other enticements. Marijuana could soon be another important reason why people come. It is currently legal to purchase cannabis from licensed stores for people aged 21 and over. However, these products cannot …
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Marijuana fever is now a worldwide phenomenon. There does not appear to be a corner of the globe where entrepreneurs and governments are not banking on a big score. One example is the small African mountain nation of Lesotho with a population of a little over 2 million and which is completely surrounded by South …
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2019 was a great year for cannabis. But, for the people who track these goings on, 2020 is shaping up to be an even more momentous year for legalization and policy reform. A handful of state legislatures are scheduled to consider legalization, and voters in up to 10 states are likely to face a November …
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Major League Baseball and its players union have announced a new drug testing regime that removes marijuana from its list of “drugs of abuse,” Under this new policy, the League’s attitude towards marijuana (and its abuse) will be no different from alcohol. I don’t keep track of these things but it seems that this change …
Economists call it pent up demand! The first day of legalized recreational marijuana sales in Michigan was a financial boon for three Ann Arbor shops – the only retailers licensed to sell recreational marijuana in the state. The three stores racked up total sales of $221,000. Not bad for the first day of business. http://www.abc12.com/
Planning a visit to Colorado? You may soon be able to buy your CBD products from vending machines at 7-Eleven stores. How more convenient can this get? Pull in, get some gas, a bag of ice and your favorite CBD items. The system has a sophisticated age and ID verification system but this is now …
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It is believed that about one in seven American adults uses cannabis. But, far, far less than that (very large) number would publicly admit to it. Although declining significantly, there’s obviously still a stubborn stigma attached to cannabis in some quarters. What’s your experience of this? Are you out of the closet? http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/Coming-Out-Of-The-Cannabis-Closet-14835291.php
Another celebrity enters the cannabis game! This time it’s Lil Wayne. But, unlike the others, this guy seems to want to cater to a niche market of discriminating, heavy users looking for high quality, highly potent stuff. Perhaps, users like himself. (By the way, don’t you think it’s a little strange to find articles like …
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Recreational cannabis becomes legal in Illinois on January 1 next year but out-of-staters planning a ganja getaway may not have anywhere to legally get stoned as many hotels are sticking by their strict no-smoking policies. Many hotels in Chicago, for example, say they will continue to ban smoking on-premises http://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/11/26/20976906/chicago-hotels-marijuana-recreational-cannabis-airbnb
Are you a rude marijuana user? Are you familiar with the proper etiquette related to the using, sharing and gifting of marijuana? There is, of course, the commonsense stuff like labeling edibles before serving them and not pressuring people who are reluctant to use. But are there more subtle customs known to marijuana connoisseurs that …
Sedgwick, a tiny town with only about 150 residents just five miles from the Nebraska border, is home to the only licensed marijuana dispensary in northeast Colorado. And, it’s easy access from a couple of interstates has made it a popular stopover for marijuana tourists. Now, the town has a big problem! A $1 million …
The holidays are upon us and you are probably thinking about creative gifts for certain special people. Well, how about cannabis products for like-minded friends and family? With legalization and decriminalization all around us, in varying degrees, great gift options are not just appropriate but available. However, make sure to start by checking the laws …
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Pass the gravy. please. No. not that one; the cannabis infused gravy.
Though still illegal at the federal level, marijuana is now legal for recreational use in about a dozen states and for medical purposes in a whole lot more. But, do you know where each state stands with respect to cannabis? What you can or cannot do where? Here’s the state of play on a state …
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Many cannabis users report relief from ailments that include stress, pain, insomnia, low appetite, and suppressed libido. There’s also been anecdotal evidence of benefits related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A recent study seems to back up the PTSD claim with a repot that shows that patients who use cannabis show lower rates of depression …
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Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the relative, friend or, perhaps customer who already has just about everything? How about cannabis flowers? Forbes magazine (yes, that Forbes!) has assembled a list of what they consider to be the best flowers and concentrates for your holiday gifting. It is also clear that the author, Warren …
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Michigan, the new frontier for recreational cannabis? Michigan state regulators recently approved the movement of pre-existing medical marijuana products into a newly licensed recreational supply chain—allowing the sale of cannabis flower, extracts, and edibles as soon as Dec. 1.
Times are a-changing. The mayor of Chicago has proposed a plan to reduce penalties for unlawful cannabis possession and end the police policy of automatically impounding vehicles of drivers caught in possession. For example, the penalty for 1st time minor offenses will be reduced to a mere $50. Significantly, the new plan also includes training …
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So many people in so many different places are looking to cannabis as the cure for whatever ails them. The solution to intractable problems that have plagued them for decades. Here’s a story about a god forsaken California town that is pushing to make itself into a cannabis industry center for the prospect of tax …
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Are you involved with the planning of your office’s annual holiday party? If you live in a state where recreational weed is legal, you may want to consider adding some excitement to this usually boring event with a cannabar. Imagine chilling out with your co-workers and bosses with a joint in one hand while also …
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Planning a trip to Las Vegas? Make sure that the Vegas Tasting Room is on your list of places to visit. This cannabis lounge allows you to try before you buy. The Native American tribe that owns the establishment seems to have found a legal workaround the state law which prohibits this http://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2019-11-12/vegas-cannabis-lounge-legal-consumption
Hello cannabis tourists! As the first metropolis to make marijuana legal for adult-use, Denver, Colorado, has one of the most extensive selections of organized experiences in the country even when compared to cities like Portland, Seattle and San Francisco. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a canna-curious tourist, here’s a list from Forbes magazine of …
Want to improve your knowledge of medical cannabis? Perhaps considering a career change to capitalize on opportunities in this burgeoning area. A new career that may be more in line with your interests and lifestyle. Maybe, you should look into the Master’s of Science in Medical Cannabis at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. It’s the …
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“To have and to toke forever and ever,” Most couples hope for fond memories of their wedding day. Do you believe these two will even remember the occasion? http://nypost.com/2019/11/05/this-bride-and-groom-skipped-champagne-toast-for-bong-hits/
For the bride who wants to start her wedding on a high note, there’s now help from a burgeoning industry of vendors who provide the tools, budtenders and advice to ensure safe consumption. Everything, but the weed itself. You can get cannabis-infused almost anything- chocolate fountains, mocktails, hors d’oeuvres, menus, bouquets, etc. etc. Plus, important …
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