After weeks of worry over whether Martha’s Vineyard may be cut off from Massachusetts’ supply of legal cannabis, state officials on Thursday gave their approval for pot companies to ship products between the mainland and the islands off Cape Cod. The move headed off concerns stemming from the closure of the Vineyard’s only operating pot farm and the looming closure of the … [Read more...] about In rule reversal, cannabis companies can ship weed to Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Step Up Push For Marijuana Legalization, With Emphasis On Social Equity
Pennsylvania lawmakers are stepping up their push to pass a marijuana legalization bill, emphasizing the need for bipartisan and bicameral collaboration to enact the reform with a focus on social justice. At a “Cannabis Day at the Capitol” rally hosted by DACO and Black Cannabis Week on Tuesday, several legislators underscored their commitment to advancing legalization in the … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Lawmakers Step Up Push For Marijuana Legalization, With Emphasis On Social Equity
Youth Marijuana Use In Colorado Continues To Decline Since Legalization Took Effect, Contradicting Prohibitionist Fears
Rates of youth marijuana use in Colorado declined slightly in 2023—remaining significantly lower than before the state became one of the first in the U.S. to legalize cannabis for adults, contradicting prohibitionist arguments that the reform would lead to increased underage consumption. That’s according to the latest biannual Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, which found that … [Read more...] about Youth Marijuana Use In Colorado Continues To Decline Since Legalization Took Effect, Contradicting Prohibitionist Fears
Marijuana Might Help The Liver After Bing Drinking
Alcohol is almost as old as man – but it isn’t the healthiest…and bing drinking can be dangerous – but it seems marijuana can help. Wine, tequila, espresso martinis, craft beer and more are all part of a night out. History has evidence of alcohol from 7,000 BCE in China. And while cannabis is just as old, it didn’t take off as quickly or as much booze. Used as an aphrodisiac, … [Read more...] about Marijuana Might Help The Liver After Bing Drinking
NH House kills legal cannabis bill as compromises go up in smoke
CONCORD — After a long and rocky road, legal cannabis in New Hampshire is dead. After being passed by the Senate 14-10 in the morning, the New Hampshire House of Representatives tabled the bill to legalize cannabis in the state by just 5 votes, 178-173, effectively killing it. The final House Bill 1633 called for a state-controlled “franchise” model of cannabis stores, an … [Read more...] about NH House kills legal cannabis bill as compromises go up in smoke
Arizona’s Social Equity Program Isn’t Living Up to the Hype
According to Arizona social equity applicants and community members, the state’s cannabis program isn’t operating as intended. The passage of Proposition 207 in 2020 legalized adult-use cannabis, and part of the law required that social equity applicants meet specific criteria. This included having annual income 400% less than federal poverty level, having a cannabis-related … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Social Equity Program Isn’t Living Up to the Hype
Important Steps If Your Dog Has Marijuana
Summer is fun, but can be a bit hectic…and one look away and a dog can eat anything – don’t panic, but here are the steps if he gobbles some weed. Family vacations, car trips, camping, outdoor bbqs…summer is filled with all sorts of great activities. For the 44+% of households who have a dog, it can be a bit of a challenge. Dog are curious, hungry and able to spot a “treat” a … [Read more...] about Important Steps If Your Dog Has Marijuana
Marijuana and driving: Enforcement tools, data collection lag legalization, experts say
On a recent Friday afternoon outside a cannabis shop in Farmingdale, the smell of marijuana drifted through the parking lot as a driver casually smoked a joint in his Mercury Grand Marquis. He quickly snuffed it out and peeled away when a reporter approached. Another man walked toward his car rolling a joint but said he was not going to light up while driving. He explained he … [Read more...] about Marijuana and driving: Enforcement tools, data collection lag legalization, experts say
Culinary marijuana comes to Cleveland in special ‘Nomad Cook’ dinner
CLEVELAND, Ohio --Travis Petersen, a.k.a. the Nomad Cook, is bringing cannabis cuisine popup dinners to Northeast Ohio for a few nights this year. His third Cleveland dinner will be July 19. He is hosting a Columbus dinner the night before. The theme for this night will be barbecue smoke. The menu includes, smoked watermelon salad, jowl bao bun, raspberry lemonade palate … [Read more...] about Culinary marijuana comes to Cleveland in special ‘Nomad Cook’ dinner
House Republicans Strike Cannabis Banking Provisions From Funding Bill
GOP lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives this week removed legislative provisions to protect banks that serve cannabis businesses from a federal funding bill after resistance from fellow Republicans. The legislation was removed from the financial services and general government bill that provides annual funding for the Treasury Department and federal payments for the … [Read more...] about House Republicans Strike Cannabis Banking Provisions From Funding Bill
