How to Set Up a Cannabis Home Grow
Cannabis cultivation can be defined as an art, a science or as an alchemic combination of the two. Over the course of a flowering cycle, it’s not uncommon for cannabis farmers to develop profound attachments to their crops, which, in turn, can lead to healthier, happier plants. Today, the bondContinue Reading
IRS Official Clarifies That Medical Marijuana Is Not Tax-Deductible Under Federal Law After Misstatement
For anyone left wondering whether medical marijuana purchases are deductible on your federal taxes, the answer is no. But there was some confusion about the tax option after Internal Revenue Service (IRS) National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins was asked about the issue during an interview with C-SPAN’s Washington Journal onContinue Reading
Sponsor ‘confident’ cannabis banking will pass this year (Newsletter: February 14, 2022)
UT House approves psychedelics bill; OH Senate leader will block legalization; Twitch’s marijuana-friendly policy; Willie Nelson Super Bowl ad Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function() { window.mc4wp =Continue Reading
Hemp-derived Cannabinoids Create Controversy in Washington State
In the plant world, hemp is cannabis and cannabis is hemp—a simple and straightforward situation, until humans (and money) become involved. Then, hemp becomes an existential threat to cannabis. Since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the production of “hemp”—a term legally defined as cannabis sativa with 0.3% or less THC;Continue Reading
NFL Awards $1M to Study Cannabinoids and Pain Management
Just days ahead of the Super Bowl, the National Football League (NFL) announced the award of $1 million in funding for two teams of medical researchers tasked with investigating the effects of cannabinoids in pain management and their potential for neuroprotection from concussion in “elite football players.” The move represents aContinue Reading
Exclusive: The Ricky Williams Experiment Rolls On
When Ricky Williams officially retired from professional football a decade ago, I sat up and took notice. As an avid fan of the sport—and a lifelong Miami Dolphins diehard—this particular exit from the NFL hit hard as the former Heisman Trophy winner had a lot of life left in thoseContinue Reading
The Roll-up #230: Get your vagina stoned for Valentine’s Day
Leafly’s Canada Editor Ashley Keenan tried cannabis-infused lubes and oils for your benefit. She reveals her findings and we talk weed and sex. The post The Roll-up #230: Get your vagina stoned for Valentine’s Day appeared first on Leafly. Read More: The Roll-up #230: Get your vagina stonedContinue Reading
Marijuana Icon Willie Nelson Pushes For The Legalization Of ‘Comfort’ In Super Bowl Ad…For Shoes
Willie Nelson wants to legalize…comfort. And the artist and marijuana icon will be making the not-so-subtle case for a policy change in a Skechers commercial set to air during the Super Bowl on Sunday. The shoe company has frequently presented commercials at the football event, but this one marks aContinue Reading
House Marijuana Banking Bill Sponsor Is ‘Confident’ It Will Advance Through Senate Despite Obstacles
The fight continues to get the Senate to pass a marijuana banking reform bill, and the measure’s House sponsor says he’s “confident” that the opposite chamber will finally take it up. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) has been trying to get the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act across theContinue Reading
Missouri Lawmakers Delay Proposed Ballot Initiative Changes At Marijuana Campaign’s Request, Representative Says
“We strongly believe in the rights of Missouri voters to directly bring about good public policy through a process that has served the state well for decades.” By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent A handful of Republican lawmakers lashed out at the state’s medical marijuana industry Thursday, lobbing accusations of corruptionContinue Reading

