Rest in Peace, Anthony Bourdain
2018-06-08
You’ll be missed, Chef. The post Rest in Peace, Anthony Bourdain appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Rest in Peace, Anthony BourdainContinue Reading
Month: June 2018 (Page 30)
Canada’s Senate passes cannabis bill; industry ‘deeply concerned’ with amendments
2018-06-08
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Canada’s marijuana industry hailed the passage of the recreational cannabis legalization bill by the Senate, but industry executives are concerned about some of the amendments. The bill was approved by a vote of 56-30 with more than 40 amendments after months of tumultuous debate. Canada’s Senate passes cannabis bill; industryContinue Reading
Sen. Cory Gardner: How a Prohibitionist Became Legalization’s Defender
2018-06-08
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The primary Republican co-sponsor of the STATES Act cut a deal with Trump that could end federal cannabis prohibition. But…why? The post Sen. Cory Gardner: How a Prohibitionist Became Legalization’s Defender appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Sen. Cory Gardner: How a Prohibitionist Became Legalization’s DefenderContinue Reading
Marijuana venture fund Phyto Partners closes $14 million raise
2018-06-08
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Phyto Partners, a cannabis-focused venture capital fund, has closed its second fund – raising $14 million from a group of limited partners. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Phyto has already begun investing capital from the fund into two of its 12 portfolio companies: Marijuana Doctor, a physician network in Florida.Continue Reading
Pets Are Not Eating More Marijuana Since Legalization
2018-06-08
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It was once the children that made the anti-drug warriors come crawling out of the woodwork to protect whenever any mention was made about the legalization of marijuana. But these warriors eventually beat that dead horse so far into the ground that it is hardly a legitimate argument anymore. Now,Continue Reading
Labor shortage, rising wages could strike Canada’s cannabis sector in late 2018
2018-06-08
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Marijuana companies could face a tight labor market and rising wages as businesses in this fast-growing industry compete for skilled workers after legalization takes effect, according to a new salary survey by Cannabis at Work that analyzed 26 benchmark positions in the marijuana industry. Labor shortage, rising wages could strikeContinue Reading
Week in Review: Smokable flower in Florida, cannabis investing in Colorado & MMJ software woes in Maryland
2018-06-08
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A judge allows smokable medical marijuana in Florida, Colorado’s governor vetoes a bill to allow publicly traded companies to invest in cannabis businesses, and Maryland’s MMJ program experiences tracking software problems. Here’s a closer look at some notable developments in the cannabis industry over the past week. Smoking’s OK –Continue Reading
Amended Cannabis Act Passes Senate, Heads Back to House of Commons for Final Approval
2018-06-07
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Bill C-45 endured a bumpy ride through the Red Chamber. Senators of various political stripes took aim at the legislation. They passed 45 amendments overall, including 12 that are substantive. The post Amended Cannabis Act Passes Senate, Heads Back to House of Commons for Final Approval appeared first on Leafly.Continue Reading
Netflix to Debut ‘Cooking on High,’ a New Cannabis Cooking Competition
2018-06-07
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Netflix will unveil its newest original cooking show, “Cooking On High,” on June 22. The series is in the style of cooking competition programs such as “Iron Chef,” but with a particular twist — all recipes must be prepared with cannabis, and be psychoactive enough to give the celebrity judges a buzz. HostedContinue Reading
I Dabbed for the First Time. Here’s What Happened
2018-06-07
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Curious about dabs & what to expect as a first timer? Read about my first experience and get some tips to help get you started. The post I Dabbed for the First Time. Here’s What Happened appeared first on Leafly. Read More: I Dabbed for the First Time.Continue Reading