Day: April 30, 2019

It’s easy to focus on the positives and tune out the negatives of cannabis legalization when, in more places than ever, you can walk into a storefront and conveniently purchase a pre-roll without fear of being arrested. So, it makes sense that when brands like Ben and Jerry’s make statements aboutContinue Reading

For years, counterfeiters have been creating and selling knockoffs of Rolex watches, Louis Vuitton handbags and Ray Ban sunglasses. Now, it’s the marijuana industry’s turn. Here’s how to keep counterfeiters from duplicating your marijuana products is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneursContinue Reading

A first-of-its-kind study suggests cannabis can be a potent exercise aid, increasing enjoyment of physical activity and easing after-workout recovery. The post Forget Couch Lock. For Many, Cannabis Is an Exercise Aid appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Forget Couch Lock. For Many, Cannabis Is an Exercise AidContinue Reading

The chair of a key U.S. Senate committee declined Tuesday to commit to considering legislation that would provide federal protections to financial institutions serving state-legal cannabis businesses, which is dubbed the SAFE Banking Act. Sen. Mike Crapo, a Republican from Idaho, made the comments – as reported by Politico in aContinue Reading

Artists have been consuming cannabis to get creative for hundreds of years. Check out these cultural movements that embraced the plant and helped shape our modern world. The post 10 Cannabis-Fueled Cultural Movements That Changed the Game appeared first on Leafly. Read More: 10 Cannabis-Fueled Cultural Movements ThatContinue Reading

Massachusetts regulators signed off on preliminary plans for recreational marijuana home delivery, but the program would limit participation in the first two years to applicants that fit under the state’s social equity and economic empowerment provisions. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission voted 4-1 to give initial approval to the policy,Continue Reading

A major cannabis industry investor has made what is thought to be one of the largest private donations to study marijuana’s health effects. It’s a move that could prove beneficial for the cannabis industry at large by spurring research in the United States and perhaps increasing medical marijuana’s acceptance amongContinue Reading

Curious about CBD tinctures, capsules, and other products? The team at CBDPure is here to help with answers to the questions they get most frequently from first-time customers. The post What to Know Before You Try CBD appeared first on Leafly. Read More: What to Know Before YouContinue Reading

Something’s better than nothing: Texas Republicans want more, but Gov. Abbott refuses to consider legalization. The post Texas Moves Ahead With Weakened Decriminalization Bill appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Texas Moves Ahead With Weakened Decriminalization BillContinue Reading

One of the first representatives to champion cannabis in Congress was Dana Rohrabacher, a long-serving Republican representing California’s 48th district in Orange County. During his tenure, Rohrabacher co-founded the Congressional Cannabis Caucus and co-authored significant cannabis language in Congress. However, when he was unseated by Democrat Harley Rouda in the 2018Continue Reading