IN GOP leader’s legal cannabis bill (Newsletter: December 28, 2021)
Study: 1/3 of computer programmers use marijuana while coding; Details on Taliban’s cannabis plan 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 = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [],Continue Reading
Cannabis Company Says Afghanistan Plans Hinge On International Recognition Of Taliban Regime
A German marijuana company says it is still in talks with the Taliban regime of Afghanistan about setting up a cannabis production operation in the country—but some international issues need to be resolved first. There’s been a good amount of confusion over the deal, starting with the very idea thatContinue Reading
Indiana GOP Lawmaker To File Marijuana Legalization Bill As Democrats Step Up Reform Push
A Republican Indiana lawmaker who serves in House leadership has announced she’ll be introducing a bill to legalize marijuana for both recreational and medical use in the upcoming legislative session. Rep. Cindy Ziemke (R), who has worked to raise awareness about substance misuse since her sons struggled with addiction, saysContinue Reading
California Cannabis Operators Warn of Possible Industry Collapse
Leaders of California cannabis companies warned Gov. Gavin Newson and lawmakers last week that the state’s regulated marijuana industry is in danger of collapse, calling for tax relief and an improved retail market to support ailing businesses. In a letter sent to Newsom, Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins, andContinue Reading
One-Third Of Programmers Use Marijuana While Working, With Many Touting Creative Benefits, Study Finds
More than one-third of software programmers say they’ve used marijuana while working, with many finding that it helps promote creativity and get them into the “programming zone,” according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Michigan said that anecdotal evidence suggested that those in programming were more likelyContinue Reading
GOP congressman blames Dems for not legalizing cannabis (Newsletter: December 27, 2021)
Pakistani official harvests 1st hemp plants; MT marijuana sales start soon; Researcher uses Reddit to study legalization arguments 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 = window.mc4wpContinue Reading
Humanity Heroes’ Annual Backpack Drive Supports LA Homeless
“BigMike” Straumietis, most widely known as the founder and CEO of Advanced Nutrients, was back in Downtown Los Angeles on December 18 with his nonprofit Humanity Heroes, which takes a hands-on approach to help ease the suffering of the homeless. They were there for the organization’s seventh annual holiday donation drive,Continue Reading
Easy Edibles: Four Ingredient Ganja Frosting Recipe
Cooking with cannabis is a great way to enjoy the effects and benefits of marijuana. After years of decorating desserts with THC-free toppings because weed frosting doesn’t come in a can, I’m pleased to say those days can come to an end. Whether you need something to cover a cake,Continue Reading
What To Expect When Montana Recreational Marijuana Sales Launch On January 1
“There may not be much product available after the first couple of days, for several weeks.” By Max Savage Levenson, Montana Free Press On January 1, 2022, adult-use recreational marijuana will become available for purchase in Montana. The launch of the new market raises a wide range of questions, fromContinue Reading
Researcher Uses Reddit To Learn What Kinds Of Marijuana Posts Influenced Legalization Attitudes
Social media is a powerful tool in shaping political discourse, and a recent study that examined Reddit posts spanning over a decade sheds light on exactly what kinds of conversations may have influenced the public’s shift in support of marijuana legalization. A Brown University researcher used machine learning to analyzeContinue Reading