(Salem, OR) -- A wholesale marijuana business in the Salem area was burglarized on Monday. The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission reports that early in the morning, a vehicle was used to ram through the overhead door of the business. Several people went inside and stole marijuana products. One person appeared to be armed with a gun. When police arrived, the suspects were … [Read more...] about Wholesale Marijuana Business Burglarized
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The Impact of 4/20 on Cannabis Legalization Efforts
April 20th, commonly known as 4/20, has evolved from an underground counterculture reference to a significant day of activism, public demonstration, and policy advocacy for cannabis legalization. While its origins trace back to a group of California high school students in the 1970s who used “420” as a code for smoking marijuana, the date has since grown into a powerful symbol … [Read more...] about The Impact of 4/20 on Cannabis Legalization Efforts
Trump White House Says Marijuana Decriminalization ‘Opened The Door To Disorder’ In Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump’s White House says the move to decriminalize marijuana in Washington, D.C. is an example of a “failed” policy that “opened the door to disorder.” In a fact sheet about an executive order that Trump signed on Friday—which is broadly aimed at beautifying the District and making it more safe—the White House listed several local policies in the nation’s … [Read more...] about Trump White House Says Marijuana Decriminalization ‘Opened The Door To Disorder’ In Washington, D.C.
Cannabis facility in Jefferson County sparks odor complaints and property value concerns
The Trulieve Cannabis Grow Facility in Jefferson County Is Causing a Big Stink “It’s been rough. It’s been very rough, and we’re stuck. We’re stuck with this now.” I’m Lentheus Chaney, in Waukeenah, hearing from neighbors who say the smell is unbearable, the noise is disruptive, and property values are dropping. For Iv Floyd, Jefferson County has always been home. His family … [Read more...] about Cannabis facility in Jefferson County sparks odor complaints and property value concerns
California cannabis company with 16 dispensaries, $100M in revenue collapses
One of California’s leading legal cannabis companies announced Thursday that it is seeking receivership, looking to sell off all of its assets as it faces mounting financial losses and eventually to shut down the sprawling business. Gold Flora CEO Laurie Holcomb said in a Thursday news release that it was “a difficult but correct decision” to sell off the company’s 16 … [Read more...] about California cannabis company with 16 dispensaries, $100M in revenue collapses
Seth Rogen Names the One Place He Hasn’t Smoked Weed: ‘They Will Literally F—— Kill You’
Seth Rogen isn’t forgetting the period he went without smoking marijuana! The Superbad actor, 42, spoke candidly about his smoking habits while on The Howard Stern Show on Wednesday, March 26. When host, Stern, 71, quizzed him on claims that he gets “high every single f------ day” without fail, Rogen confessed the strict laws in one country once forced him to take a break from … [Read more...] about Seth Rogen Names the One Place He Hasn’t Smoked Weed: ‘They Will Literally F—— Kill You’
85% of cannabis users admit to driving same day
As cannabis legalization expands across the united states, a troubling trend emerges among users who frequently get behind the wheel shortly after consumption. The latest research reveals dangerous gaps in understanding how marijuana affects driving ability and the legal consequences of impaired driving. The comprehensive study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety … [Read more...] about 85% of cannabis users admit to driving same day
Texas wants to reign in marijuana loopholes. Here are lawmakers’ plans for THC
Texas lawmakers are looking to reign in access to products that contain THC, but the House and Senate could take somewhat different approaches. The state’s consumable hemp industry blossomed following a 2019 bill that allowed the production of hemp in Texas. Just a few years later, products that contain THC and can produce a high are readily available in the state. They come in … [Read more...] about Texas wants to reign in marijuana loopholes. Here are lawmakers’ plans for THC
‘Pot for Potholes Act’ fails in TN legislature; Republican lawmakers reject proposal to fund road repairs with recreational marijuana taxes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A bill introduced by Democratic lawmakers in the Tennessee legislature that could have legalized recreational marijuana sales as a way to generate revenue for road and bridge repairs across the state failed in the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee Wednesday. The bill, HB 0703, was introduced by Representative Aftyn Behn (D-Nashville) and was otherwise known … [Read more...] about ‘Pot for Potholes Act’ fails in TN legislature; Republican lawmakers reject proposal to fund road repairs with recreational marijuana taxes
CBD vs. THC: Which Cannabis Compound is Right for You?
CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are two of the most well-known compounds found in the cannabis plant. While they share a common origin, their effects on the human body are quite different, making them subjects of interest, especially for older adults seeking alternative therapeutic options. Understanding THC THC is the primary psychoactive component of … [Read more...] about CBD vs. THC: Which Cannabis Compound is Right for You?
