Day: June 20, 2016 (Page 2)

Pueblo ChieftainTwo area House districts feature races in primary racesPueblo ChieftainPayne is pro-recreational marijuana, wants to ban fracking statewide, is pro-choice, would like to reclassify the hospital provider fee to an enterprise and is in favor of Amendment 69, which amendment proponents say would provide universal health care …and more »Continue Reading

The Biological SCENEPressure is on the US to relax marijuana's legal statusThe Biological SCENEThe Colorado Department of Agriculture and other state agencies are struggling to identify safe levels of pesticides on marijuana. They are getting no help from the Environmental Protection Agency, which normally evaluates pesticides for safety …and more »Continue Reading

UT The Daily TexanTexas Democratic Convention presents message of unityUT The Daily TexanFormer Agriculture Commissioner Jim Hightower, one of Sanders' most vociferous supporters in the state, also backed the presumptive Democratic nominee. But the unity … As for the latter, this year's Cannabis Caucus was one of the most widely-attended.andContinue Reading

AlterNetHelp Wanted: The 8 Most Popular Jobs in the Marijuana IndustryAlterNetMarijuana Growers – cultivate marijuana for dispensaries.These are not independent farmers, but employees of the dispensary, and the money is good. "Master Growers," the folks in charge of big-time grow operations, are being offered $100,000 a year and … Read More:Continue Reading

mySanAntonio.comSome Texas legislators ready for more medical marijuana usemySanAntonio.comAshley Thompson inspects marijuana plants inside the “Mother Room” at the Ataraxia medical marijuana cultivation center. Ohio's General Assembly has passed House Bill 523, which legalizes medical marijuana. Texas has a similar law, but more restrictive.and more » Read More: Some Texas legislatorsContinue Reading

Black EnterpriseMeet Former Mayor Turned Cannabis Business Tells AllBlack EnterpriseLegalization of medical cannabis is a very lucrative business that will fill their budget shortfalls and create hundreds, if not thousands, of new jobs within the city. Before the FOXX firm helped the city of Adelanto, California, legalize cultivation …HIGH TIMESContinue Reading