Chef Matthew Brehm plates a course of handmade fresh stringozzi pasta with chard broccolini, Fresno chili pepper, fried shallots, and Parmesan “canna-butter.” STAFF PHOTO/CAROLYN BROWN Chef Matthew Brehm takes photos of the dessert course, a “chocolate-canna lava cake,” inspired by a Joël Robuchon recipe, with wild berry sauce, candied walnuts, a “canna-cookie,” vanilla gelato, … [Read more...] about By dessert ‘You’re in outer space’: Chef Matthew Brehm caters multi-course cannabis-infused meals in the Valley
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Hazelden Betty Ford hosts cannabis summit for first time
ST PAUL, Minn. — Whether purchased from dealer or dispensary, weed has become more potent over the years. In 2022, the federal government reported THC levels more than tripled since 1995. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Graduate School addressed this Friday at its first cannabis summit. Attendees primarily included the nonprofit's graduate students as well as undergraduate … [Read more...] about Hazelden Betty Ford hosts cannabis summit for first time
Florida first lady, officials warn against youth pot use ahead of amendment vote
The Florida Department of Health has issued a warning about the risks of marijuana use ahead of the statewide vote on whether to make it legal for adults for recreational use. It’s the latest instance of the DeSantis administration using government resources to try and sway next month’s election. Tuesday's notice does not mention Amendment 3 on this year’s ballot. The health … [Read more...] about Florida first lady, officials warn against youth pot use ahead of amendment vote
What’s in your weed? A Missouri state lab to check industry claims
Missouri plans to spend millions from state marijuana taxes on a laboratory to help regulators keep tabs on the safety and potency of more than $1 billion of joints, edibles and other cannabis products sold annually across the state.Health experts and consumer groups applauded the added regulatory check, outlined in an Oct. 11 report about Missouri’s cannabis industry. A dozen … [Read more...] about What’s in your weed? A Missouri state lab to check industry claims
Getting High With the “Pot Lady” Running for the Texas House
Sally Duval, a 59-year-old first-time candidate for the Texas House, has just taken what can only be described as a heroic bong rip, vigorously bubbling the water in the glass bong’s bottom chamber and then expertly riding the weed-packed bowl out of its holster as she inhaled deeply. Sitting at her kitchen table, she holds it in her lungs for several seconds while making that … [Read more...] about Getting High With the “Pot Lady” Running for the Texas House
Is legal weed a bipartisan issue now?
The days of "just say no" are over. Now candidates across the political spectrum are embracing legal pot.Marijuana reform is "the rare bipartisan issue" in this year's presidential election, said The Wall Street Journal. Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have offered support for easing restrictions — Trump has said he'll vote for legal weed in Florida's upcoming referendum on … [Read more...] about Is legal weed a bipartisan issue now?
The nuances of cannabis legalization
A five-leaflet plant known by many names, with a deep history mired in controversy, has been shaping cultures and societies far beyond its recent century of prohibition. A five-leaflet plant known by many names, with a deep history mired in controversy, has been shaping cultures and societies far beyond its recent century of prohibition. On Oct. 17, 2018, Canadians awoke to a … [Read more...] about The nuances of cannabis legalization
5 Famous Musicians and Their Favorite Cannabis Strains
Cannabis has a reputation for prodding creativity from artists of all stripes — but musicians have a unique platform to share their love of the plant. As the plant’s legalization spreads to more U.S. states, musicians across genres, from Melissa Etheridge to Jay-Z, are getting in on the action. Artists are launching their own lines of cannabis products, typically pairing up … [Read more...] about 5 Famous Musicians and Their Favorite Cannabis Strains
Porn Star Kendra Sunderland’s Marijuana Possession Case Dismissed in Texas
Kendra Sunderland is in the clear in her marijuana possession case, TMZ has learned. Legal docs obtained by TMZ reveal the adult film actress' case has been dismissed 2 months after her arrest in Montgomery County, Texas, for felony marijuana possession. Kendra Sunderland mug shot You'll remember, Kendra was caught with less than one gram of THC in Texas, where marijuana is … [Read more...] about Porn Star Kendra Sunderland’s Marijuana Possession Case Dismissed in Texas
Delaware Governor Signs Bill Allowing Banks to Provide Financial Services to Cannabis Industry
Delaware Democratic Gov. John Carney signed legislation last week that grants legal protections to financial institutions that provide services to cannabis-related businesses licensed or registered under state law. House Bill 355, sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski and Sen. Trey Paradee, was crafted in partnership with State Treasurer Colleen Davis. The legislation clarifies that … [Read more...] about Delaware Governor Signs Bill Allowing Banks to Provide Financial Services to Cannabis Industry
