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North Dakota Governor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill  Marijuana Moment A bill to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession in North Dakota quietly received the governor’s signature last week, making the state the 25th in the U.S. …
The role of cannabis in vehicular crashes remains one of the most controversial aspects of legalization. A new study produced by a Colorado researcher threatens to upset one of the supposed scientific certainties about impairment and blood-THC levels. A new study threatens to upset one of the supposed scientific certainties about impairment and blood-THC levels. […]
Cannabis is most commonly consumed in its flower form, so many growers focus on getting high yields to increase profits. But some are choosing to focus on the burgeoning concentrate market instead. Growing for concentrates is slightly different than growing for flower because the end goal is to have a plant that produces a lot […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers have broadened a proposal to legalize the growing of industrial hemp in Louisiana to also create a regulatory framework for CBD product sales. State officials have suggested CBD products and sales are illegal in Louisiana. CBD is a non-intoxicating molecule found in cannabis that some believe is beneficial to […]
Cannabis sativa has been consumed for health and nutritional purposes for thousands of years. Many ancient civilizations – from the Chinese to the Greeks – included cannabis in their pharmacopoeia. Back then, no one questioned how or why cannabis relieved pain and calmed the spirits. It was a helpful ally – that’s all that mattered. […]
Busy month for cannabis in New Mexico  The Leaf Online New Mexico legislators and the governor had a busy April, updating state cannabis laws for medical marijuana expansion, adding protection from drug tests, …
Growing Body of Research Adds Credibility to Cannabis’ Medical Claims  PR Newswire UK FinancialBuzz.com News Commentary NEW YORK, May 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — As the burgeoning cannabis market expands around the globe, most …
Bill to add new conditions approved for medical cannabis use passes Texas House  KFOX El Paso The Texas House overwhelmingly passed a bill Monday that would add more medical conditions to the list of those permitted to be treated with medical …
In October 2017, just a few months after legal cannabis sales kicked off in Nevada, dispensary owner John Mueller sat down with Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo for an hourlong chat about the next step forward for cannabis in the Silver State. “We had over 40 million tourists coming to Las Vegas, a growing number […]
Cannabis and creativity are often portrayed as linked, with their connection seeming culturally agreed upon. From creativity-themed cannabis products, to stunning hand-blown bongs, artist testimonials, and the popularity of “puff and paint” art classes, anecdotal evidence overwhelmingly says creativity and cannabis are kindred indeed. But people have a lot less to say when it comes […]
Hawaii, the cradle of Maui Wowie, Kona Gold and other classic strains, may soon become the 23rd state (along with Washington D.C.) to decriminalize low-level possession of cannabis. The decriminalization bill now sits on Gov. Ige’s desk. No word yet on whether he’ll sign it or veto. Earlier this week, the state’s House and Senate […]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Officials have formally signed off on Arkansas’ first medical marijuana dispensary, about one week before cultivators expect to have product ready for sale. Department of Finance and Administration spokesman Scott Hardin said Friday that Hot Springs dispensary Doctor’s Orders RX has been officially awarded the state’s approval. The dispensary had […]
