A lot goes into creating and running a cannabis business. It’s why one California company is partnering with colleges and universities, including the University of Arizona, to offer cannabis education.Max Simon is the CEO of California-based Green Flower, which offers cannabis education programs. UA is a partner and offers three certificates, all online.“And so our programs are … [Read more...] about Cannabis school is now in session at University of Arizona, Gateway Community College
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2025 is here; don’t expect a pot shop on every Rochester corner
Travis Cullen, owner of Laughing Waters THC Glass & Smoke Shop and activist crusading for those incarcerated on cannabis related offenses, poses for a portrait next to his van on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 ROCHESTER — On Dec. 11, 2024, when the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management announced it was going back to the drawing board to grant retail cannabis sale licenses, there … [Read more...] about 2025 is here; don’t expect a pot shop on every Rochester corner
Cannabis Trends in 2025
Cannabis Litigation is Going to Evolve For years, “cannabis litigation” didn’t exist because business was conducted in the shadows and without enforceable agreements and cannabis companies didn’t carry any kind of insurance. Fast forward into the 2010s, and we began to see commercial cannabis litigation emerge around breached contracts and business ownership disputes for … [Read more...] about Cannabis Trends in 2025
We need a surgeon general cancer warning on pot
The fact that U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has no legal authority to mandate cancer warnings on alcoholic beverage labels did not prevent him, as Dry January began, to propose just such a caveat. The evidence on the health hazards of alcohol may be mixed — the Harvard School of Public Health says “the evidence is more nuanced than the headlines suggest” — but as a medical … [Read more...] about We need a surgeon general cancer warning on pot
So-Called “Legal” Cannabis Often Covered in Illegal Pesticides, Tests Show
He thought he had the flu. But as the days passed and his severe nausea, burning throat and watery eyes wouldn’t go away, he feared it was something worse. The cannabis worker (unidentified for fear of industry retaliation) decided to get his Maven brand cannabis pre-rolled joints examined at a testing lab. There, it was discovered that he had been ingesting not just cannabis … [Read more...] about So-Called “Legal” Cannabis Often Covered in Illegal Pesticides, Tests Show
Green Moves To Protect Medical Pot Caregivers from ‘Undue’ Enforcement
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green on Monday said caregivers should still be allowed to provide medical cannabis to qualified patients. Hawaii’s caregiver program, which has 2,628 caregivers, according to MJBizDaily, serves patients who can’t grow cannabis at home or do not shop at eight state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries. But under the current state law that covers controlled … [Read more...] about Green Moves To Protect Medical Pot Caregivers from ‘Undue’ Enforcement
Texas state rep. files bill to legalize possession of weed, THC products in homes
Texas state Rep. Jessica González is attempting to push back against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's interest in banning all THC products by proposing legislation that would allow Texans to possess weed and THC products. González (D-Dallas) filed House Bill 1208 in early November, which would legalize the cultivation, manufacturing, transportation and sale of limited amounts of … [Read more...] about Texas state rep. files bill to legalize possession of weed, THC products in homes
Cannabis Study Finds No Genotoxic Effects
As cannabis legalization continues to increase globally, researchers are trying to catch up outdated research on cannabis. These researchers want to investigate how cannabis might impact health in significant ways. One question is whether cannabis has genotoxic effects – the ability to damage genetic information within a cell, which can lead to mutations like cancer. But a … [Read more...] about Cannabis Study Finds No Genotoxic Effects
Medical marijuana will be legal in KY in 2025, but don’t try to light up. Here’s why
Medical marijuana will become legal in Kentucky next year, but some provisions in place as part of the commonwealth's upcoming program could make it difficult for cardholders to use it. Under Kentucky's new law, consuming the plant in its natural form through smoking and growing it at home could result in legal consequences or a loss of license if registered users try to light … [Read more...] about Medical marijuana will be legal in KY in 2025, but don’t try to light up. Here’s why
Berrien County Health Department seeks grant for marijuana education campaign
Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller tells us the Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant Program has been awarding funds to the county each year since 2019. “Since 2019, we’ve been working with Van Buren and Cass counties as well on a project called the Dirt on Weed campaign,” Miller said. “You’ve probably seen billboards and social media advertisements around the … [Read more...] about Berrien County Health Department seeks grant for marijuana education campaign
