People With First-Hand Experience More Likely to Perceive Pot Positively
Have you heard the old saying?The latest from Gallup polling data seems to support the concept, showing that 70% of American adults (who have actually tried it) believe its effects…
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Tiny Homes in Europe Created With Corrugated Hemp Sheets
A non-profit organization of social enterprises called common sense It is based in Ireland, along with a UK-based hemp farm called mergent farmare teaming up to build a tiny house…
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DoorDash Driver Delivers Side of Weed, Gets Canned
One DoorDash customer received more than she expected when she ordered food. The driver’s behavior led to his dismissal as the company’s dasher. A Columbus, Ohio man who requested anonymity…
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Brittney Griner Appeals Conviction in Russian Drug Case
A lawyer for American basketball star Britney Griner said Monday that she has filed an appeal against her conviction by a Russian court in a drug smuggling case that has…
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Seattle Mayor Introduces Bills to Enhance Equity in Cannabis Industry
People are asking, voices are being heard calling for a fairer cannabis industry, and leaders in Seattle, Washington are making changes. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell introduced three new bills A…
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New Analysis of SAFE Banking Act Asks for 10 Amendments to Improve Equity
A paper written by the Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC) states that Ohio State University Moritz College of Law The paper, entitled “Not a Safe Bet: Equitable Access to…
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Legalization Initiative Qualifies for Missouri Ballot
With a proposal to legalize adult recreational cannabis use that officially qualified for ballots in Missouri this week, voters will have a chance to end the marijuana ban this November.…
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Washington, D.C. Officials To Begin Inspections of ‘Gifting’ Shops Next Month
Regulators in the capital announced last week that they would start inspecting unlicensed cannabis businesses to ensure compliance with various laws. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Administration said it was “a…
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New York To Start Accepting Dispensary Applications This Month
Cannabis Control Authority of New York Said On Thursday, we will begin accepting applications for adult-use retail licenses later this month. Future pharmacy owners will be able to submit applications…
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Recreational Pot Question Back on Arkansas Ballot—But Will Votes Count?
The Arkansas Supreme Court said this week that the marijuana legalization proposal should be put back on state ballots, but it remains unclear whether the vote will ultimately mean anything.…
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Massachusetts Governor Signs Cannabis Social Equity Bill
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill Thursday to amend the state’s marijuana laws, authorizing the addition of a social equity clause and other changes to cannabis regulations in the…
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Draft Rules Published for U.S. Virgin Islands Medical Cannabis Program
On August 10, the VI Cannabis Advisory Board (VICAB) of the U.S. Virgin Islands unanimously approved a draft regulation of the medical cannabis program. August 12, Office of Cannabis Control…
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Chris Webber Launches New Strains With ‘Players Only’
NBA Hall of Fame Chris Webber announced the launch of his cannabis brand player only With his business partner Lavetta Willis, Quavo, Raekwon, Royce Da 5’9″, Matt BurnsWhen Jason Williams.…
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San Francisco City Leaders To Consider Psychedelics Decriminalization Measure
San Francisco city leaders plan to consider a bill to decriminalize the use of natural psychedelics, including psilocybin and ayahuasca, when the oversight board returns from recess next month. The…
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Colorado Cannabis Industry Experiences First-Ever Decline
The industry has taken a turn for the better since cannabis was legalized for recreational use in Colorado. Now, for the first time in the Colorado industry, downward trend. This…
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Study Finds Fewer Cannabis Consumers View Cigarette Use as Harmful
A new study entitled “”All things old are new again: creating a population-level “shared reality” of the health risks associated with tobacco use to reduce the prevalence and equality of…
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Michigan’s Top Cannabis Regulator Stepping Down
The official who oversaw Michigan’s cannabis regulatory department and helped shape the state’s nascent recreational cannabis market is leaving his post. Andrew Brisbo, who has served as Executive Director of…
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Newest Legalization Effort in Florida Receives $5 Million in Support
Smart & Safe Florida’s recently launched legalization campaign has garnered support from medical cannabis companies. Trulieve Grammy-nominated country music group Bellamy BrothersTrulieve donated $5 million to initiatives that could lead…
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Rejected Cannabis Ballot Initiative in Arkansas Taken to Supreme Court
Voting initiative submitted by Responsible Growth ArkansasOn August 4, the group filed a lawsuit in the state’s Supreme Court to challenge the decision. As of July 29, Arkansas Responsible Growth…
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$100K of Weed, Inventory Stolen at Gunpoint From Oakland Dispensary
Suspect still on the run craft cannabis A robbery at gunpoint in Oakland, California stole approximately $100,000 worth of products. To make matters worse, witnesses say it took hours for…
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