In recently released audio from a 2018 dinner party attended by President Trump and some of his buddies (secretly recorded by Lev Parnas, the former pal he now claims to not know), the President is heard saying that cannabis use makes people “lose IQ points”. How does he know this? Could it be from person …
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Brewers Beware: Cannabis Cuts Beer Sales In Canada
Cannabis is cutting into beer sales. How long will it be before the beer companies begin to seriously invest in the industry? http://cheddar.com/media/brewers-beware-cannabis-cuts-beer-sales-in-canada
High Times Plans Flagship Retail Stores, Clearing Way to Sell Cannabis through Dispensaries
High Times is getting into the cannabis retail business! The company recently announced that it will open retail stores and has already signed letters of intent with holders of dispensary licenses in Las Vegas and Las Angeles. I did not see this coming. But, in hindsight, the cross-marketing opportunities seem so very obvious, especially with …
Washington Bill Seeks Task Force to Address Cannabis Odors
The strong community reaction to the odors associated with marijuana cultivation and processing seems to be a problem that no one anticipated. But it’s popping up all over and is forcing cities and states to take action – such as introducing odor control requirements. For example, the state of Washington recently created a task force …
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Michigan town ‘stinks;’ Council buys marijuana odor device
Bessemer (pop 1,905), a small town in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula is buying an odor-detection device and drafting an ordinance to crack down on the unpleasant smell of blooming marijuana plants. According to one council member, “You can smell marijuana everywhere. We’ve got people who can’t sit in their backyard because the smell from their …
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Cannabis delivery drones could be in Seattle skies by March
A Seattle company plans to start testing drones for marijuana deliveries at, they estimate, 1/10th the cost of using vans. But Seattle cannabis enthusiasts should not get too excited because this service will be for business to business deliveries only. Can consumer deliveries be far behind given the pace of change in the industry?
Illinois announces nearly $11 million worth of recreational cannabis sold in first 5 days
Recreational marijuana seems to be a big hit in Illinois with long lines at dispensaries and sales of close to $11 million in the first 5 days. These are much higher sales numbers than Michigan and Colorado reported during their first week of recreational cannabis sales.
Chicago Airports Install ‘Cannabis Amnesty’ Boxes
You are at the airport in Chicago and realize that you’ve not consumed all the marijuana products you purchased. What do you do? Both O’Hare and Midway have set up “amnesty boxes” for you to dispose of your unused weed before going through the TSA checkpoint. Very considerate, don’t you think? The police will check …
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Is Coca-Cola Looking to Get Into Cannabis?
Cannabis beverages are becoming more and more mainstream, especially in Canada, where they are legal. And, big beverage companies like Constellation Brands and Molson Coors have gotten involved in producing cannabis-infused beverages. Rumors suggest that Coca-Cola may also be thinking of getting into the game. The company has denied it, but I would stay tuned for more on this. …
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Most employers in Nevada can no longer utilize pre-employment drug tests for marijuana
Looking for a reason to move to Vegas? We’ve got one! As of January 1, employers in Nevada can no longer use pre-employment drug tests for marijuana as a hiring practice. Nevada is the first state to do this. After all, if you can legally smoke at home, why should this prevent you from getting …
