April, 2021

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White House Marijuana Comments Are Out of Step with Public Opinion

NORML

“It is impractical at best and disingenuous at worst for the Biden campaign to claim that rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule II – the same category as cocaine-- would in any way address the existing inconsistencies between state and federal marijuana laws”. The post White House Marijuana Comments Are Out of Step with Public Opinion appeared first on NORML.

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Water Soluble CBD Powder Continues to Change the Cannabinoid Industry

Cannabis Life Network

Whether you want to offer water based products with broad-spectrum CBD, isolate CBC, or any other coveted cannabinoid extract, water soluble powder is a unique bulk ingredient with impressive beneficial attributes. Learn more about the properties of water soluble powder and how to select a reliable bulk water soluble powder provider in this article.

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Why you can’t always trust the cannabis label

Leafly

As cannabis remains federally illegal, the necessary standardization for cannabis testing remains unrealized with potentially steep consequences for consumers. PSI Labs gives an inside perspective. The post Why you can’t always trust the cannabis label appeared first on Leafly.

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How much does it cost to launch a cannabis business?

Leafly

Find out the costs of opening a weed business with this informative article from Good Tree Capital. The post How much does it cost to launch a cannabis business? appeared first on Leafly.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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UK: We The Undersigned & The UK Human Rights Act.

Cannabis Law Report

A few weeks ago CLR introduced our readers to Phil Monk and the UK advocacy group, We The Undersigned, who… Read More.

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Patients Deserve a Federal Overhaul on Medical Cannabis

Americans for Safe Access

In 1970, President Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act, which updated and consolidated previously scattered narcotics legislation to form the federal guidelines on controlled substances used to this day. Cannabis was listed as a Schedule I substance, a category for “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse”; this is a stricter classification than even raw opium, which is Schedule II.

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Dozens of Congressional Leaders Sign Letter To Restrict DOJ Enforcement Of Prohibition

NORML

Today, a bipartisan group of 44 representatives sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee calling for the upcoming FY 2022 spending package to build upon existing policy for state-legal medical marijuana programs and expand protections to include adult-use marijuana marketplaces now in effect in 17 states. The post Dozens of Congressional Leaders Sign Letter To Restrict DOJ Enforcement Of Prohibition appeared first on NORML.

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Recipe: Cannabis cake, aka space cake

The Cannigma

Yield: One 8-inch two-layer cake Prep time: 40 minutes Total time: 2 hours 55 mins (If you need to make cannabis oil first, that should take at least an hour and a half for decarboxylating the cannabis and infusing the oil.). Long before precision-made THC gummies and artisan weed chocolates became household names with cannabis fans, the world of edibles was dominated by pot brownies and the iconic, astronomic, spacecake.

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Insider’s guide to Chicago’s hottest cannabis products

Leafly

Chicago's all about these trending strains, pre-rolls, and artisanal edibles. The post Insider’s guide to Chicago’s hottest cannabis products appeared first on Leafly.

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Study: Marijuana & Work Performance

CannaMD

No one would argue that tasks such as operating heavy machinery while high on a potent strain of THC-rich marijuana is not a good idea. But the broader issue of responsible medical marijuana use as it relates to workplace performance is less clear cut. That is the case made by the authors of a recent study titled Altered States or Much to Do About Nothing?

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CBD for Liver & Kidney Disease

Project CBD

Not only is there little evidence that cannabidiol plays a role in damaging the liver, CBD may help to improve liver health.

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Cannabis is My Lifesaver

Americans for Safe Access

Eryck Stamper retired from the US Navy in 2013 as a decorated Senior Chief Petty Officer. After a few jobs in the Maryland Park Service and government contracting, he found his way into the cannabis industry as a budtender. He later founded Veterans Initiative 22, a Maryland based nonprofit organization that focuses on improving veteran’s mental health through medical cannabis advocacy, in October of 2017.

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Wilmington, Delaware City Council Votes to Support Cannabis Legalization

NORML

“HB150 will reduce arrests and create much needed jobs and business opportunities for our city and state to help reduce the unemployment rate, especially post-pandemic.”. The post Wilmington, Delaware City Council Votes to Support Cannabis Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis in the classroom: The children’s book you never thought you’d see

The Cannigma

For countless students, the past school year was unlike any they’d seen before. But with in-person education returning, many children will again face questions about how to make sure they have access to medical cannabis while on school grounds. Almost as difficult, they will be facing stigmas and the judgment of other students, teachers, and even parents.

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I tried delta-8 THC: Here’s what it feels like

Leafly

Delta-8 is all the rage these days because it can sneak around federal law. But does delta-8 even get you high? We put it to the test. The post I tried delta-8 THC: Here’s what it feels like appeared first on Leafly.

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Top Marijuana Strains in Arizona

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you are staying up to date on the latest cannabis news in Arizona, then you are aware that if you are 21 or older, you can now buy recreational marijuana here in AZ. This legalization of recreational use means that there are now thousands of people that can walk into a licensed dispensary nearby. If you are one of those recreational users that is curious about the cannabis strains that were previously only available to medical marijuana cardholders, this post is for you!

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New York State of Euphoria

Project CBD

A historic moment: New York legalizes cannabis for adult use with provision allowing homegrown plants.

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Americans for Safe Access’ ISO 17065: THE STANDARD FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES

Americans for Safe Access

American’s for Safe Access has achieved accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17065:2012 ( Certificate #5284.01 ) standard for certifying bodies through it’s PFC program, making it the first compliance program to obtain international accreditation specifically for the cannabis industry. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) form the standard setting body that has developed over 23,752 standards, including those for management syst

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Philadelphia: City Council Votes to Prohibit Pre-Employment Drug Screening for Cannabis

NORML

Council members decided 15 to 1 in favor of the measure, which "prohibits employers from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment". The post Philadelphia: City Council Votes to Prohibit Pre-Employment Drug Screening for Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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What is rosin and what can you use it for?

The Cannigma

Rosin is a cannabis concentrate made by applying heat and pressure to dried cannabis flower, trim, or hash. The heat and pressure extracts a sap-like substance loaded with cannabinoids and terpenes straight out of the hash or the flower’s trichomes. It doesn’t require the use of any solvents and is low-tech and simple enough for a first-timer to make at home.

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How aging changed my cannabis routine – and might change yours, too

Leafly

Cannabis and aging are two natural parts of life. As you get older, you might notice your tolerance and consumption change. The post How aging changed my cannabis routine – and might change yours, too appeared first on Leafly.

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Can terpenes, alcohols, and THC acid turn into cannabinoid esters?

Cannabis Life Network

THC-O-acetate is a form (ester) of THC that is 300 percent stronger than regular THC. (1) Acetic acid – the compound in tabletop vinegar – can combine with THC to form this acetate ester. Does a similar chemical reaction occur if we used a cannabinoid acid and terpene alcohol, instead of acetic acid and active […]. The post Can terpenes, alcohols, and THC acid turn into cannabinoid esters?

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Medical cannabis producers call for increased plant limits

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

Just days after New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a recreational-use cannabis bill into law and less than 90 days before the law goes into effect, some in the existing medical cannabis industry want state officials to immediately increase the amount of cannabis they can grow. A group of five New Mexico medical cannabis producers sent a letter with their concerns about the rollout of recreational-use cannabis to the heads of the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department and the stat

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The Week in Weed: April 30, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Legislation to implement cannabis legalization moves forward in Montana. Florida’s ballot initiative runs into trouble. The South Dakota Supreme Court heard oral argument in the lawsuit seeking to overturn legalization. The NFL won’t test for marijuana use in the off-season.

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Hemp In The U.S. Botanic Garden, If These Members Of Congress Have Their Say

NORML

Representatives Eleanor Holmes Norton, Barbara Lee, and Earl Blumenauer recently sent a letter to the Executive Director of the United States Botanic Garden, Dr. Saharah Moon Chapotin requesting that male and female hemp plants be on display. The post Hemp In The U.S. Botanic Garden, If These Members Of Congress Have Their Say appeared first on NORML.

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Got cannabis milk? How to make your own

The Cannigma

Yield: 2-4 cups of cannabis milk Prep time: 1 hour (to grind and decarboxylate cannabis) Total time: Around 1 hour and 45 minutes, including decarboxylation. Moooove over cannabutter and cannaoil — there’s a new infusion in town. Perhaps not brand new, but cannabis milk is a versatile and tasty cannabis infusion that is udderly easy to make. Cannabis milk can be used for a vast array of creamy edibles, from infused weed ice cream to creamy, stoney mac and cheese to cannabis creamer that goes g

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Five strains to pair with watching anime

Leafly

Anime and weed go together like peas and carrots. Check out these 5 weed strains that you can pair with your favorite anime shows. The post Five strains to pair with watching anime appeared first on Leafly.

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19 Things You Didn’t Know About Bongs

Cannabis Life Network

If you’re a smoker, you probably know what a bong is. Known more famously as a water pipe, the bong is predominantly used as a filtration device for smokers of dry herbal substances, including cannabis and tobacco. Unlike regular pipes, using a glass, ceramic, or plastic bong will diffuse the smoke into the water, allowing […]. The post 19 Things You Didn’t Know About Bongs appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Medical cannabis producer loses license

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

The New Mexico Department of Health has officially revoked the license to grow and manufacture medical cannabis from a Santa Fe-based company that experienced an explosion last year, resulting in injuries. In an official determination signed by DOH Secretary Tracie Collins on Monday, the department officially revoked the license for medical cannabis producer New Mexicann based on findings from a hearing officer earlier this year.

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A High Tax State – New York’s Potency Tax on Adult-Use Cannabis

The Blunt Truth

Adult-use cannabis legalization was passed in New York State when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (the “MRTA”) into law on March 31, 2021, after the Governor had previously attempted to include the legalization of adult-use cannabis in his last three budget proposals. The MRTA is expected to create significant economic opportunities for New Yorkers and the State, which should help the State generate some much needed tax revenue to address the budget shor