AXIOS A member of the Partnership for a Healthy Iowa is calling for a statewide campaign to reverse widespread social acceptance of marijuana among young people. Why it matters: He believes it can help save children from longer-term substance abuse issues or death. Driving the news: Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among people between the ages of 15 and 19 in … [Read more...] about Iowa youth advocate seeks to launch marijuana education campaign
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Steve DeAngelo Wants to See an End to Corporate Cannabis, Support for Small Growers
News Provided By High Times Steve DeAngelo Wants to See an End to Corporate Cannabis, Support for Small GrowersIn an opinion piece, industry veteran Steve DeAngelo wrote about the good old days of medical cannabis in California, and the rise of corporate greed atop a symbolic pyramid. Cannabis industry veteran Steve DeAngelo recently wrote an opinion piece, entitled … [Read more...] about Steve DeAngelo Wants to See an End to Corporate Cannabis, Support for Small Growers
Marijuana Legalization Is on the Ballot in 5 States: What Should Catholics Think?
Earlier this month President Joe Biden issued an executive order granting pardons for all federal marijuana possession convictions. Marijuana, which remains illegal at the federal level, has been legalized in 19 states and the District of Columbia over the past decade. (photo: ImFriday / Shutterstock) On Nov. 8 voters in five states — Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, … [Read more...] about Marijuana Legalization Is on the Ballot in 5 States: What Should Catholics Think?
Oregon wasn’t alone with its unprecedented cannabis tax revenue decline
By Pete Danko | BizJournals Oregon’s suffering cannabis market isn’t alone, and more state treasuries are feeling the effects of declining sales. A new Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center report found four other states joined Oregon this year in registering a decline in nominal cannabis tax revenue for the first time. Oregon’s 4.3% drop — from $178.3 million to $170.6 million … [Read more...] about Oregon wasn’t alone with its unprecedented cannabis tax revenue decline
BlackMarket: Why do people continue to use their local 420 over dispensary?
It's been reported that last year, an estimated 68 percent of weed sales occurred outside of the state-regulated market in MA. I’m sure the CT numbers are just as staggering, possibly even more extensive. But why do you think that is? So, I took an opportunity to dive into this a little bit and here’s what I found:#1 answer to this question is costs. On average, what will cost … [Read more...] about BlackMarket: Why do people continue to use their local 420 over dispensary?
With eight appeals already filed from denied cannabis cultivators, state could see more before Friday deadline
By Skyler Frazer on Hartford Business With the first provisional license already approved, the state is continuing to see a flurry of appeals from hopeful cannabis cultivators that were denied social equity status in July. At least eight prospective social equity cultivators have filed suits against the state alleging they were wrongfully denied … [Read more...] about With eight appeals already filed from denied cannabis cultivators, state could see more before Friday deadline
The MORE Act
Four months ago, on July 23, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) introduced the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement Act, or MORE Act, in Congress. The MORE Act is on track to be the first comprehensive marijuana reform legislation set to be voted on in Congress after the House Judiciary Committee voted 24-10 in favor of the bill on … [Read more...] about The MORE Act
Renewal Time
It's that time of year people. If you are a Connecticut MMP patient, you completely understand what we mean. It's renewal time aka time for the ever so important MMP recertification process. We like to think of it as the annual monetary donation for the privilege to access a plant and all its medical benefits. Guess Connecticut needs the money more than we do. It's … [Read more...] about Renewal Time
CT WEED REVIEWS #500 Dispensary STRAIN: ICE CREAM CAKE
Ok, dinner is over. Now who wants some Ice Cream Cake? We do. We do. This time we don't mean that cold and delicious dessert treat. We need some this new AGL Hybridol BC. What is this this new strain you ask? Hybridol BC (H) aka Ice Cream Cake (Gelato 33 x Wedding Cake) CANNABINOID ANALYSIS: THC-A: 24.3% THC: 0.52% CBD-A: <0.10% CBD: <0.10% CBG-A: 0.65% CBG: … [Read more...] about CT WEED REVIEWS #500 Dispensary STRAIN: ICE CREAM CAKE
CT WEED REVIEWS #498 Dispensary STRAIN: THE VISION
Greg C gets his hands on the new CT dispensary strain, The Vision, aka Curaleaf Opal. This is an interesting strain cross. According to Leafly, it combines genetics from the classic Ohio Lemon G, famous for her strong lemon peel and Christmas wreath flavor, and the resinous, award-winning Do-Si-Dos. This strain was created as a testament to the vision of a brighter future … [Read more...] about CT WEED REVIEWS #498 Dispensary STRAIN: THE VISION
