First, Claudia Post oversaw the safe delivery of eyeballs, kidneys and other organs. Today? Her specialty is cannabis. Most recently, she launched Scarlet Express with financial backing from Ben Sopranzetti, vice chair of the Department of Finance and Economics at Rutgers Business School. The Philadelphia-based startup is a state-approved, closed-loop delivery organization … [Read more...] about From Lab Rats And Eyeballs To Cannabis: Scarlet Express CEO Discusses Closed-Loop Delivery, How To ‘Survive In Chaos’
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The Stages of Cannabis Growth For Outdoor and Indoor Growers
Growing cannabis from cannabis seeds can be a truly rewarding process, but having a green thumb alone will not ensure having healthy and thriving cannabis plants. Even veteran growers spend a lot of time and resources tendering their male and female plants through all cannabis growth stages to ensure the biggest yields and the best harvests when the time comes. If you are new … [Read more...] about The Stages of Cannabis Growth For Outdoor and Indoor Growers
Kansas legislative leadership devoting two days of interim hearings to medical marijuana
Sen. Michael Fagg, an El Dorado Republican and chairman of the Senate Utilities Committee, was granted two days for joint House and Senate meetings to discuss implications of passing a medical marijuana law in Kansas. The meetings would occur later this year to prepare for the January opening of the 2025 Legislature. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — Republican Sen. … [Read more...] about Kansas legislative leadership devoting two days of interim hearings to medical marijuana
Sponsors of recreational marijuana measure submit signatures for verification
Steven Bakken, left, chair of the recreational cannabis ballot initiative, brings boxes of petition signatures to the Secretary of State's Office for verification on July 8, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) Sponsors of a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota submitted more than 22,000 signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office for … [Read more...] about Sponsors of recreational marijuana measure submit signatures for verification
John Morgan, Florida’s ‘Pot Daddy,’ now the voice of recreational marijuana ad campaign
The group behind the proposed recreational marijuana state constitutional amendment appearing on Florida's 2024 ballot announced that it has launched a $1.1 million radio advertising campaign. And 'Pot Daddy' John Morgan is the voice behind it. “Throughout the month of July, our campaign will remind voters that freedom means individual rights and an end to arrests and … [Read more...] about John Morgan, Florida’s ‘Pot Daddy,’ now the voice of recreational marijuana ad campaign
TV Channel Fined For Interviewing Cannabis Expert, Critics Say ‘Show Glorified Drug Use By Calling An Addict’s Job Extraordinary’
The National Television Council of Chile (CNTV) has imposed a significant fine on TV channel Universidad de Chile Televisión for airing a show that allegedly promoted recreational marijuana use during a time slot inappropriate for minors. The penalty, amounting to 20 Monthly Tax Units (UTM), equivalent to approximately 1.2 million Chilean pesos (around $1308), was triggered by … [Read more...] about TV Channel Fined For Interviewing Cannabis Expert, Critics Say ‘Show Glorified Drug Use By Calling An Addict’s Job Extraordinary’
Trulieve pumps another $1M into campaign to legalize recreational marijuana
Smart & Safe Florida, the group backing the ballot push, has raised $61.1M overall and has close to $12.5M that it hasn’t spent yet. Medical marijuana giant Trulieve has kicked in another $1 million to help sway voters to approve Amendment 3, a measure that would allow recreational marijuana in the state. Smart & Safe Florida noted the donation in its latest campaign … [Read more...] about Trulieve pumps another $1M into campaign to legalize recreational marijuana
Cherokee residents see future of marijuana legalization as tribal members take advantage of recreational sales
Tribal members in Cherokee can legally buy recreational marijuana, and it's giving some residents hope for marijuana legalization in the state in the future. Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians backed the adult use of marijuana on their tribal land in an overwhelming vote in September and the legal purchase of medical marijuana in April. The sale is only for tribal … [Read more...] about Cherokee residents see future of marijuana legalization as tribal members take advantage of recreational sales
As Restrictions on Cannabis and Psychedelics Ease, Americans Dabble with ‘Microdosing’
Americans' interest in microdosing, according to a study from researchers at the University of California San Diego. Published in JAMA Health Forum, the study found that the rate of microdosing-related Google searches grew by 1250% from 2015 to 2023, with over three million searches in 2023 alone. This surge in interest correlates with recent legislative changes decriminalizing … [Read more...] about As Restrictions on Cannabis and Psychedelics Ease, Americans Dabble with ‘Microdosing’
Medical marijuana patients and sales on a long decline in Colorado
Cannabis as medicine is where the whole marijuana industry started 15 years ago, but state data shows the end of the differentiation between medical and recreational products may be in sight.Even after recreational sales started in 2014, the number of customers for medical marijuana was fairly stable, but it is now in the midst of a sustained decline. The number of registered … [Read more...] about Medical marijuana patients and sales on a long decline in Colorado
