Marijuana sales up 50% in New York City amid coronavirus pandemic, dealer says The city has gone to pot. Marijuana, that is. Since the coronavirus hit, sales of marijuana have gone through the roof in both the United States and Canada. Between March 16 and 22, sales of recreational cannabis rose by 50 percent across states including California, Colorado and Oregon, … [Read more...] about Marijuana sales up 50% in New York City amid coronavirus pandemic, dealer says
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Newly Released Venomex
The newest strain release from CT Pharma is called Venomex. Happy to say that this product name would be easy to remember because Venom is poisonous. Do you know what this new strain is normally called? Make sure to give the staff at your dispensary adequate time to fill orders during these times as we all manage the spread of COVID-19. Venomex (S) aka Durban … [Read more...] about Newly Released Venomex
Roman Catholic bishops weigh in on marijuana legalization
This just proves why advocates for legalization can't stop fighting! Even religious leaders won't stop misleading people about cannabis in this time of concern. One would think they would have something better to do. It's shameful!- Dabbin' Dad ALBANY —New York's Roman Catholic bishops are stepping up their effort to derail a marijuana legalization measure, warning … [Read more...] about Roman Catholic bishops weigh in on marijuana legalization
New Strain of Hash
We hope everyone is holding up well during these times of COVID-19. Remember to wash your hands, cough in your sleeve, not your hands and practice social distancing. We hope everyone is able to stay safe and adapt. During these times, we can't help but stress the importance of home personal cultivation for patients moving forward. The dispensary system is still … [Read more...] about New Strain of Hash
California passes $1 billion in cannabis tax
California has raised $1 billion in cannabis tax revenue since the industry kicked into gear in January 2018, according to figures recently released by the state. The bulk of that $1.03 billion in tax money, after covering regulatory costs, has been spent on programs such as child care for low-income families, cannabis research, public safety grants and cleaning up public … [Read more...] about California passes $1 billion in cannabis tax
South Dakota tribe to vote on legalizing marijuana
Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe will vote this week on legalizing medical and recreational marijuana on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation in an initiative that many hope will bring economic development to one of the most impoverished areas in the country. Neither South Dakota nor nearby Wyoming and Nebraska have legalized marijuana, and tribal leaders think pot could … [Read more...] about South Dakota tribe to vote on legalizing marijuana
Recreational marijuana sales total nearly $32M in first 3 months
Recreational marijuana sales in Michigan have totaled nearly $32 million in the first three months. The sales have resulted in more than $5 million in tax for the state, including nearly $3.2 million in excise tax and $2.1 million in sales tax. As of March 2, the total for adult-use sales was $31,971,862. That resulted in $3,197,186 in excise tax and $2,110,143 in sales … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana sales total nearly $32M in first 3 months
Algorithm Targets Marijuana Convictions Eligible To Be Cleared
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with program director Alia Toran-Burrell of Code for America about clearing the records of thousands of people's marijuana convictions in California. The nonprofit Code for America is using computer algorithms to help California prosecutors comply with clearing criminal records of certain marijuana convictions. When California … [Read more...] about Algorithm Targets Marijuana Convictions Eligible To Be Cleared
The best new cannabis strains to grow in 2020
Wonder if any of these strains will be coming to the Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program. Don't think all the seeds are from Connecticut, because they are not. We are pretty sure we might be seeing a couple of these in 2020. -Dabbin' Dad Legalization’s onward march into the mainstream means that more gardeners than ever can grow some cannabis. Michigan and … [Read more...] about The best new cannabis strains to grow in 2020
Providence Chamber members divide on legalized marijuana
Meanwhile in Rhode Island... Rhode Island’s business community appears almost evenly divided on the legalization of marijuana. With their applause, however, the hundreds of business executives gathered Wednesday for a Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce luncheon let lawmakers know how strongly they feel about setting their own rules on how that might work in … [Read more...] about Providence Chamber members divide on legalized marijuana
