Attendees participate in OCB Rolling Papers' world record attempt for the most joints lit at one time at Hall of Flowers trade show and festival in Santa Rosa, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Kimberly White / Getty Images for OCB) A sign for attendees to meet at 4:20 p.m. for OCB Rolling Papers' world record attempt for the most joints lit at one time at Hall of Flowers trade show … [Read more...] about Santa Rosa cannabis festivalgoers set world record for most joints lit at one time
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Experts Issue ‘Urgent’ Warning Over Biden-Harris Cannabis Plans
Recent plans to reclassify marijuana have drawn criticism from some experts, who believe this would only exacerbate existing issues in the regulatory environment. In March, the Biden-Harris administration announced plans to downgrade marijuana from the Schedule I class of drugs—where it currently sits alongside heroin, mescaline and LSD—to Schedule III, among drugs that carry a … [Read more...] about Experts Issue ‘Urgent’ Warning Over Biden-Harris Cannabis Plans
Can Marijuana Help Boomers Extend Productivity
As North American adults are living longer, can marijuana help them be more productive? Canadian are extended to live longer (52 more years) than Americans (49.3 more years). But both are an extension of life expectancy, allowing for a longer life and more years to have fun and be productive. While being productive could mean work, it also includes enjoying life, family and … [Read more...] about Can Marijuana Help Boomers Extend Productivity
Can Marijuana Help You Build Confidence
Everyone gets nervous and loses their confidence at some point – can marijuana help build it up? Data suggests about 85% of the world suffers from a self confidence crisis or low self esteem at some point. Loss of confidence can cause or increase feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, anger, shame or guilt. Extended periods or focusing too heavy on it can lead to depression … [Read more...] about Can Marijuana Help You Build Confidence
This Cannabis Mug Cake Is The Perfect End Of…
Swimming, fresh peaches, ripe tomatoes, bbqs, camping, beach trips – all things we are trying to pack into the reminder of the summer. This cannabis mug cake is the perfect end of summer sweet to add to your list of goodies. It is easier to make than a sheet cake and you are able to transport to share with a group of friend. Or you gobble it when you are either streaming or … [Read more...] about This Cannabis Mug Cake Is The Perfect End Of…
Up to $25 million in grants open up for social equity cannabis businesses
Minority-owned cannabis businesses are eligible for up to $500,000 apiece in grants from the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund, a state-funded pot that redistributes 15 percent of marijuana sales taxes to entrepreneurs from communities disproportionately harmed by the war on drugs. Both aspiring marijuana licensees and existing operators that hold the state’s social equity or … [Read more...] about Up to $25 million in grants open up for social equity cannabis businesses
Everything You Need to Know About Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative, Amendment 3
Add former NFL star Ricky Williams to the list of celebrities supporting passage of Amendment 3, which would legalize adult recreational possession and use of cannabis in Florida. In order to win on Nov. 5, it needs 60% of the vote. “I know firsthand the ostracizing and debilitating effects the criminalization of cannabis can have,” Williams stated in a press release issued … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know About Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative, Amendment 3
Kentucky awards first business license for startup medical cannabis program
Kentucky awarded the first business license for its startup medical cannabis program to KCA Labs in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The program launches in the start of 2025. (Spectrum News 1/Sam Knef) Kentucky awarded the first business license for its startup medical cannabis program Sept. 26, selecting a laboratory that will be assigned to test the products before being offered to … [Read more...] about Kentucky awards first business license for startup medical cannabis program
DEA Calls For Increased Production Of Some Psychedelics For Research, As Marijuana Quotas Level Out Ahead Of Scheduling Decision
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has released new quotas for the production of Schedule I and Schedule II controlled substances for research purposes—calling for an increase in the manufacturing of the psychedelics ibogaine, psilocybin and psilocyn, while continuing to maintain stable quotas for other substances such as marijuana, THC and MDMA. As DEA prepares to hold … [Read more...] about DEA Calls For Increased Production Of Some Psychedelics For Research, As Marijuana Quotas Level Out Ahead Of Scheduling Decision
DeSantis Spends Taxpayer Money to Warn About ‘Legalized Marijuana,’ Defend Abortion Ban
Conservative Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pulling out all the stops to oppose ballot measures to restore abortion access and legalize cannabis in the state — spending millions in taxpayer dollars on TV ad campaigns designed to undercut both measures. “DUI crashes increase in states with legalized marijuana — putting everyone at risk,” says a TV ad run by the Florida Department … [Read more...] about DeSantis Spends Taxpayer Money to Warn About ‘Legalized Marijuana,’ Defend Abortion Ban
