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  • Canada Proudly Defends Their Decision to Legalize Cannabis

    Mar 12, 2020, 3:00 pm By Julia Granowicz
    In 2018 Canada took a huge step forward for cannabis reform when they legalized the possession, cultivation and commercial sale of the plant for adults, making them the largest nation in the world to do so. Since then, they have been under the watchful eye of…
  • Coronavirus and 4/20

    Mar 11, 2020, 2:19 pm By Joe Klare
    You’ve likely seen the recent uptick in articles and videos about cannabis and coronavirus (COVID-19). Large smoke sessions and a lot of sharing of paraphernalia like bongs and joints are discouraged and the sanitization of implements like bongs and pipes is…
  • What Is CBG? Its Uses and How It Differs from CBD

    Mar 10, 2020, 11:09 pm By MJT Story Team
    By now, you’ve likely heard of CBD, or cannabidiol—otherwise known as the market that’s expected to surpass $20 billion by 2024. Despite our growing awareness surrounding CBD, there’s still a lot people don’t know about cannabinoids. For example, do…
  • Virginia Lawmakers Choose Decriminalization Instead of Legalization – For Now

    Mar 10, 2020, 2:54 pm By Julia Granowicz
    In recent years, when a state is not prepared to pass legislation that would legalize cannabis, they take what they consider to be the “safer” road  – decriminalization. Virginia lawmakers are now the most recent to consider legalizing cannabis for…
  • Some People Have a Problem with Marijuana…So What?

    Mar 9, 2020, 3:31 pm By Joe Klare
    Cannabis is not for everyone. Legalization has never been about getting everyone to use marijuana; it’s always been about giving adults the choice to use marijuana without fear of repercussions from the state. So when I see stories about “marijuana…
  • Strain Review: Lamb’s Bread

    Mar 8, 2020, 2:12 pm By Jason Sander
    Lamb’s Bread (aka Jamaican Lamb’s Bread) is a sativa dominant strain with its origins in Jamaica. This strain clocks in at right around 19-25 percent THC and 0.03-0.2 CBD, making it a high-quality, versatile medicine that both connoisseurs and newbies…
  • Is Bernie Sanders the Only Hope for Federal Legalization?

    Mar 7, 2020, 1:37 pm By Joe Klare
    The U.S. Presidential Election in 2020 seems to have come down to President Trump on one side while Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders battle it out for the Democratic Party nomination. Obviously this makes many of us wonder about various scenarios and what they…
  • MLB Loosens Restrictions on Cannabis Consumption for Players, But Still Would Impose Fines

    Mar 6, 2020, 12:56 pm By Jason Sander
    Major League Baseball (MLB) made further clarifications to their policy concerning players consuming cannabis, according to a report from ESPN regarding the announcement.  Players can consume cannabis during the off-season or downtime, but are not permitted…
  • What Does the Future Hold for the CBD Industry?

    Mar 6, 2020, 12:40 pm By MJT Story Team
    When you read what industry prognosticators have to say about the future of the CBD industry, most don’t have anything to say that’s more useful than “the industry will continue growing.” Well, anyone can see that; all indications continue to suggest…
  • Ohio Activists Want Legalization on the Ballot in November

    Mar 5, 2020, 2:38 pm By Julia Granowicz
    Activists in Ohio are taking another shot at legalizing marijuana in the state, but this time around they may have a better chance. Medical marijuana is already legal in the state, but many patients are frustrated with the program that was put in place by the…
  • Waiting in Maine

    Mar 4, 2020, 1:07 pm By Joe Klare
    Generally, the enactment of legalization laws takes time. Often, a lot of time. Progress is counted in years, with the rare exception of a state like Oklahoma. At the other extreme we have a state like Maine. Voters there approved adult-use legalization in…
  • Illinois Medical Marijuana Patients Start Growing to Avoid Shortages

    Mar 3, 2020, 3:18 pm By Julia Granowicz
    Shortages seem to be an issue in almost every state that legalizes medical or recreational marijuana. Though some states have managed to keep this problem to a minimum, many dispensaries still see shelves run bare in those first few months after legalization…
  • Nothing Good Will Come From THC Limits

    Mar 2, 2020, 2:19 pm By Joe Klare
    The notion of limiting THC in cannabis products is one that is as old as legalization itself. It’s almost as if government officials feel they are losing control over part of people’s lives and want to do what they can to retain as much control as…
  • The Faces in NYC Cannabis: Kristin Jordan

    Mar 1, 2020, 1:09 pm By Andrew Ward
    Lifelong New Yorker Kristin Jordan witnessed the Empire State’s shift in cannabis perception up close. The lawyer and real estate professional has also seen the change up close in Manhattan and her hometown upstate, as well as in her family and growing…
  • What Are the Benefits of Eating Raw Cannabis?

    Feb 29, 2020, 11:21 am By Jason Sander
    By now, we are all aware of the myriad of ingestion methods for cannabis – smoking, vaping, consuming edibles, etc. But there are some cannabis enthusiasts that are raving about the benefits of eating raw cannabis, or even making smoothies with it. Raw…
  • Arizona Bill Would Place 2% THC Limit on Medical Cannabis

    Feb 28, 2020, 12:18 pm By Jason Sander
    Lawmakers in Arizona have co-sponsored a bill that would essentially render the state’s medical cannabis program obsolete if passed. Fifteen lawmakers have proposed the bill, which would cap the potency of medical cannabis in the state at just 2%, reports AZ…
  • Vermont House Approves Legislation to Regulate and Tax Cannabis

    Feb 27, 2020, 10:19 am By Julia Granowicz
    Earlier this week, a bill aiming to legalize the commercial cultivation and sale of cannabis in Vermont was passed by the last of several House committees. Yesterday, it was finally considered by the entire House, which voted 90-54 in favor of passing S.54 and…
  • New Study Shows More Seniors Using Marijuana

    Feb 26, 2020, 2:31 pm By Joe Klare
    A new study published this week takes a look at data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health regarding cannabis use among those aged 65 years and older. The study seems to confirm something we have known for several years – namely, that more seniors…
  • How to Buy Cannabis Seeds Legally in the UK

    Feb 25, 2020, 10:30 pm By MJT Story Team
    If you have had queries on how to get ahold of cannabis seeds in the United Kingdom, great news – it has become easier to purchase them. However, it is not always clear what is within the limits of the law and what is not. The law may seem a little murky and…
  • How the 420 Lifestyle Has Made its way into Tourism

    Feb 25, 2020, 10:25 pm By MJT Story Team
    Most cannabis connoisseurs celebrate the international pot-smoking day on April 20th every year. If you’re into the 420 lifestyle, you already know that weed is legal in some states. Due to the legalization of cannabis in some US states and throughout…

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