Over the past generation, the global “war on drugs” — overwhelmingly pursued with U.S. foreign aid money and under Pentagon direction — has militarized Colombia and escalated violence in the country. But now, amid a peace process with the guerillas, the country is increasingly looking to legal cannabis as aContinue Reading
Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed a bill allowing for the widespread use of cannabis-derived oil after nearly a year of legal confusion. The post Doctor, Storeowner Approve of Indiana’s New CBD Oil Law appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Doctor, Storeowner Approve of Indiana’s New CBD Oil LawContinue Reading
The senate majority leader had his eyes opened by his home state’s bumper crop. Today Kentucky, tomorrow America. The post Mitch McConnell Wants Congress to Legalize Hemp appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Mitch McConnell Wants Congress to Legalize HempContinue Reading
Pennsylvania’s Department of Health has released application rules for universities and hospitals in the state interested in researching medical marijuana. The state announced it will issue permits for “clinical registrants,” which are hospitals and medical schools that wish to research cannabis, according to Bala Cynwyd TV station NBC 10. TheContinue Reading
The Senate’s top Republican says hemp shouldn’t be a controlled substance, and he plans to introduce a new bill to make the change. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell made the announcement about the proposed change to federal hemp law Monday in his home state of Kentucky. “It’s now time to takeContinue Reading
According to a new study of cannabis workers in Colorado, there is “an imminent need” for the marijuana industry “to establish formal health and safety training to implement best practices.” The study, conducted by researchers with the department of psychology at Colorado State University, found that roughly 46% of respondents reportedContinue Reading
Police seized boxes of CBD-infused gummy bears from an Alabama company that distributes products to convenience stores after receiving complaints the candies may contain THC. Authorities are testing several boxes of gummies taken Friday from American Wholesale Distributors, according to Birmingham TV station WBMA. A representative from the distribution company toldContinue Reading
With many growers avoiding the legal market due to high costs and fees, where will California’s legal cannabis come from? The post With Growers in the Shadows, California Faces Cannabis Shortage appeared first on Leafly. Read More: With Growers in the Shadows, California Faces Cannabis ShortageContinue Reading
A first toast to the newlyweds is a time-honored wedding tradition; it’s a way to express goodwill to the new couple and join in raising a glass with the wedding party and guests. But imagine flipping the script and offering a “first toke” instead. That’s exactly what some couples inContinue Reading
Arizona-based American Green’s goal of transforming a California ghost town into the “Epcot Center” of marijuana has run into serious turbulence. The company issued a news release revealing that it had sold its holdings in the California border town of Nipton to Delta International Oil & Gas for “consideration totalingContinue Reading
