'Twas the night before 4/20, and all through the pad,Not a creature was stirring, not even a dab.The concentrates were stacked by the rig with care,In hopes that the stoners soon would be there.The wildebeest hustled, preparing with glee,For the free dab bar at the 4/20 spree.With papers and grinders, and a little weed too, We readied the stash for a magnificent brew.The smoke … [Read more...] about ‘Twas The Night Before 4/20
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They once had a secret handshake. Now these Connecticut men have a cannabis production facility
Faye was the operating partner at Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale, a well-known New Haven restaurant that fell victim to the pandemic. His business partner in that venture was Linares’ father. “I used to babysit him,” Faye said of Linares. “I used to call him my best friend and we had a secret handshake,” Linares said. Both Faye and Linares — a former … [Read more...] about They once had a secret handshake. Now these Connecticut men have a cannabis production facility
March Marks New High for Cannabis Sales in Michigan
The newest set of data released by the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) shows that the state has once again set a new record for adult-use cannabis sales. According to the CRA, the state collected $286.8 million in adult-use cannabis sales in March, which made up for 99% of all sales. In terms of product popularity, flower still reigns supreme with $131.4 million in … [Read more...] about March Marks New High for Cannabis Sales in Michigan
Illinois Lawmakers Seek Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products
Illinois lawmakers last week joined representatives of the licensed cannabis industry to call for a ban on intoxicating hemp products including delta-8 THC. Under one proposal, non-intoxicating hemp products would be regulated with rules for licensing hemp businesses and the testing and labeling of hemp products. Synthetically produced hemp products such as delta-8 THC, … [Read more...] about Illinois Lawmakers Seek Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products
Woman charged after more than 50 pounds of marijuana found at Memphis airport
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is facing a charge after over 50 pounds of weed was found Sunday at the Memphis airport. Kierra Carter, 21, has been charged with possession of controlled substance with intention to manufacture, deliver or sell. According to an affidavit, Carter's luggage was found open inside a United Airline bag cart on April 14, 2024. The bags had Carter's name tag … [Read more...] about Woman charged after more than 50 pounds of marijuana found at Memphis airport
US Marijuana Industry Hits All-Time High
The legal cannabis industry is thriving in the U.S., reaching its highest-ever number of jobs and sales, a new report shows. Vangst, a cannabis industry job platform, found that at the beginning of the year, there were 440,445 full-time-equivalent jobs in the legal cannabis industry—a 5.4 percent increase from 2023. Annual sales of legal marijuana, recreational and medical, … [Read more...] about US Marijuana Industry Hits All-Time High
Maryland Names Five New Eastern Shore Marijuana Dispensary Licensees
MARYLAND - Maryland’s Cannabis Administration (MCA) has identified several Eastern Shore recipients of new marijuana dispensary licenses following a lottery selection of applicants. On March 14, MCA conducted their license lottery, selecting 172 smaller business applicants from a pool of 1,515 across Maryland. 5 applicants from the Eastern Shore were selected, but the awarded … [Read more...] about Maryland Names Five New Eastern Shore Marijuana Dispensary Licensees
The Facade of Social Equity
The air was thick with the acrid scent of burning dreams. Welcome to the Green Rush—a twisted carnival where the American Dream collided head-on with the Devil’s Lettuce. In this sordid tale, we delve into the dark underbelly of marijuana social equity programs, where the scent of betrayal hangs heavier than a bong hit on 4/20. I. The Illusion of Equality: A Contact … [Read more...] about The Facade of Social Equity
Another 4,000 marijuana plants seized in Stanislaus County
(FOX40.COM) — Nearly two weeks after law enforcement busted thousands of marijuana plants and guns in several Stanislaus County homes, another illegal grow operation was discovered. On Wednesday, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department said it acted on a search warrant at a residence on the 1100 block of North Carpenter Road in Modesto. During the search, “a large illegal … [Read more...] about Another 4,000 marijuana plants seized in Stanislaus County