From viral memes to bills in Congress, 420 has evolved from very humble origins to fully burn its way into popular culture. Initially utilized as a shorthand for cannabis itself, 420’s visual similarity to a calendar date would eventually inspire crowds to gather each April 20 in celebration of allContinue Reading
“I feel like this is operating under a loophole right now.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent As he was checking out at a convenience store one day, state Rep. Kurtis Gregory (R) said he looked down and saw “delta-8 THC” products being sold. He had no idea THC, the intoxicatingContinue Reading
The governor of New York announced on Tuesday that the state is launching a public education campaign ahead of the 4/20 holiday to encourage adults to buy their marijuana from licensed shops to ensure that products are safe and that revenue is used to advance equity and reinvestment goals. Gov.Continue Reading
Inside DC’s absurdly confusing Recreational Weed market Image Cannabis News April 18, 2023 Federal meddling in local laws has created a challenging and preposterous gray market for DC’s canna-businesses—and their customers. When I first signed up for a bus tour of the Washington area conducted by Lucky Chuckie Tours, theContinue Reading
Where are the new German regulations on Cannabis going? Image Cannabis News April 18, 2023 Decriminalisation in designated cannabis clubs and hesitant liberalisation by the state. This briefing is an update on Dr Daniel Tietjen’s assessment of the first white paper on the decriminalisation of cannabis consumption. After the CoalitionContinue Reading
Long Beach to look at reducing retail cannabis taxes as the industry continues to struggle Image Cannabis News April 18, 2023 Long Beach could again look at cutting taxes for its ailing legal cannabis industry, as operators say the sector has been hamstrung by a long list of state andContinue Reading
Rolling Embers dispensary and consumption lounge opens just over state line in New Buffalo Image Cannabis News April 18, 2023 Northwest Indiana is now flanked with cannabis dispensaries just across the state lines of Illinois and Michigan. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians opened the Rolling Embers marijuana dispensary andContinue Reading
California is changing how it goes after illegal Cannabis farms Image Cannabis News April 18, 2023 A look at which counties had the most illegal cannabis plants in 2022 Fighting the illicit pot market It’s been five years since recreational cannabis sales began in California. Many have played by theContinue Reading
Marijuana products in Colorado have lower THC potency than advertised on labels Image Cannabis News April 18, 2023 The THC potency of marijuana products sold in Colorado’s dispensaries is lower than what is advertised on label packaging, according to a new study. THC plays a significant role in consumers’ decisionContinue Reading
Celebrate 4/20 in with deep-fried Twinkies, all-you-can-eat pizza, parties and rallies for Cannabis Image Cannabis News April 18, 2023 On the first 4/20, after Connecticut legalized marijuana, several Hartford-area venues are having events to celebrate, both on April 20 and the days after. One event is serious: CT CannaWarriors 4/20Continue Reading
