Like many SFS graduates, Caroline Crandall (SFS ’15) worked in consulting—until last year, when she moved into a new market: medical marijuana. Crandall co-owns Green Theory, a newly licensed medical marijuana retailer in the Palisades neighborhood of D.C., with her husband. He initially operated two unlicensed cannabis businesses, including a delivery service. “It’s more … [Read more...] about Up in smoke: D.C. officials crackdown on unlicensed marijuana “gift shops”
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Willie Nelson Endorses Dallas Marijuana Decriminalization Measure
Country music icon and Texas native Willie Nelson last week endorsed a Dallas ballot measure to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis, saying that it is “long past time to end the criminalization of weed.” Nelson’s comments came in a statement supporting Proposition R, a Dallas ballot initiative to decriminalize marijuana that will appear on the November general … [Read more...] about Willie Nelson Endorses Dallas Marijuana Decriminalization Measure
THCA Moonrocks Review
One thing that’s clear is that THCA flower isn’t going anywhere any time soon. In short, THCA flower is raw hemp flower, which is legal, but it’s been cultivated to produce high levels of THCA, which is THC’s raw precursor. Basically, THCA flower and marijuana flower are chemically identical, and it’s just a sort of legal loophole that isn’t looking like it’s going to change in … [Read more...] about THCA Moonrocks Review
Fact Check: Is Anyone Going to Jail for Smoking Weed?
Vice President Kamala Harris is doubling her outreach to the Black community — a critical Democratic voting bloc that appears to be somewhat hesitant about her candidacy — by presenting a platform that includes highlighting her stance on marijuana legalization. In an interview Tuesday with radio host and author Charlamagne Tha God aimed at boosting support among Black men, … [Read more...] about Fact Check: Is Anyone Going to Jail for Smoking Weed?
Marijuana and skunks: There’s a connection
I am not a user, but I am old enough to know that the odor of marijuana in the 1970s was much more pleasant than today’s. Back then it resembled burning leaves, which went along great with bohemians on college campuses whose sweaters had leaves all over them anyway. The odor then, didn’t make you want to leave the room or take a bath. This caused an unintended consequence of … [Read more...] about Marijuana and skunks: There’s a connection
Medical Marijuana Programs Often Suffer When Recreational Use Is Approved: Expert Proposes Across-The-Board Access For Both
Cannabis ombudsman discusses protecting medical marijuana patients during state's transition to recreational use at Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference. Editor’s note: This story has been updated to more accurately depict comments by Erin Gorman Kirk at the Cannabis Capital Conference. Erin Gorman Kirk, cannabis ombudsman from the state of Connecticut, spoke Wednesday to … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana Programs Often Suffer When Recreational Use Is Approved: Expert Proposes Across-The-Board Access For Both
Meet The Fintech Startup Powering The Cannabis Industry
In February 2016, Kevin Hart, the former CEO of Apple computer repair outfit Tekserve, found himself standing inside an Oakland, California vault filled with many millions of dollars in cash. The vault belonged to one of the country’s first medical marijuana dispensaries, Harborside, and the cash, derived from state legal medical marijuana sales, was nonethelessconsidered … [Read more...] about Meet The Fintech Startup Powering The Cannabis Industry
In Vermont, regulators are worried about the cannabis industry getting too high
MONTPELIER, Vt. — In June 2022, three months before retail recreational marijuana sales were about to start, the state’s legislative fiscal office predicted Vermont would have a fledgling cannabis industry doing $86 million in sales within two years. But when June rolled around this year, the numbers were even better than expected: Eighty retail shops registered $128 million in … [Read more...] about In Vermont, regulators are worried about the cannabis industry getting too high
Best Feminized Seeds: Female Weed Seeds to Grow in 2024
Choosing the right feminized seeds is important to successfully growing cannabis plants.Some of the factors to consider when selecting cannabis seeds include THC levels, flowering time, seed type, expected yields, and price.Our list of female weed seeds is topped by some of the best female seeds for first-time growers - Quater Punder. We will also examine six other high-quality … [Read more...] about Best Feminized Seeds: Female Weed Seeds to Grow in 2024
Cannabis Use Rising in Diabetes: What Do Endos Need to Know?
Cannabis use is becoming increasingly common among people with diabetes. A recent US prevalence study estimated that 9% adults with diabetes used cannabis in the last month, a 33.7% increase between 2021 and 2022. Nearly half (48.9%) of users were younger than 50 years. Cannabis use is also increasing sharply among those aged 65 years or older, many of whom have diabetes and … [Read more...] about Cannabis Use Rising in Diabetes: What Do Endos Need to Know?
