After stuffing our already-full backpacks for the final time, we double-checked our room and tiny bathroom for straggling clothes and souvenirs. We were in Malaga, Spain, at the tail end of a month-long vacation, and it was time to head home to Denver. Before leaving the hostel and its freeContinue Reading
Here are some notable stories and events to watch for in the coming days: FIGHT FOR LIFE: Friday is supposed to mark the final day for medical cannabis sales in Kern County, California, pending the possible disposition of last-gasp legal challenges brought by dispensary owners. The County Board of SupervisorsContinue Reading
Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, attend massive festivals, partake in local sativas and watch out for koalas, which are more rare than you would think, says cannabis vlogger Coral Reefer. Coral — who’s racked up millions of views online with her personality-driven “Stoney Sunday” and “NewsNug” segments — shares someContinue Reading
Hemp and hemp-derived CBD are now legal in the United States, and finally, the national regulatory agencies are starting to bring their guidelines into conformity with the new law. A significant step was taken with the issuance last week of a memo on CBD products by the U.S. Patent &Continue Reading
Even in the marijuana Nirvana that is adult-use California, any bars and restaurants that openly allow cannabis consumption can put their liquor licenses in jeopardy, while anyone who publicly advertises a weed dinner risks fines (or worse) for throwing an unlicensed cannabis consumption event. Still the final frontier of cannabisContinue Reading
Check out all video items on our Youtube channel Cannabis News Network will be at the Cannabis Capital Convention on the 11th of June in Amsterdam. Join us there and register today. Cannabis Capital Convention (“CCC”), the first convention for investors in cannabis in Europe, and GreenTech, the leading international tradeContinue Reading
The world’s premier outdoor cannabis event is going international. This August, the Emerald Cup will partner with a cannabis education festival in Britain for a cannabis cultivation event on the other side of the Atlantic. When you think of collaborations in the Emerald Triangle, you tend to think of growersContinue Reading
In spite of marijuana legalization in parts of the United States, law enforcement in those areas remain hellbent on finding new and improved ways to bust those who use this substance. And it’s not just about getting stoned drivers off the road either — although that is a big partContinue Reading
Cannabis can aid people with less well-known—but not uncommon—conditions, ones that often come with a life-long sentence. We call ourselves “spoonies.” The post How Cannabis Helps ‘Spoonies’ Soothe the Symptoms of Chronic Illness appeared first on Leafly. Read More: How Cannabis Helps ‘Spoonies’ Soothe the Symptoms of ChronicContinue Reading
Massachusetts regulators delayed voting on a proposed medical marijuana acquisition, reflecting the state’s deliberate approach in evaluating ownership-change requests. According to MassLive.com, the caution comes in wake of a report that some businesses may have skirted licensing rules. To read more about the state’s review process, click here. Massachusetts cannabis regulatorsContinue Reading
