House Formally Advances Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill For Floor Vote, With Praise …

“Today we have an opportunity to chart a new path forward on federal cannabis policy that actually makes sense. “Meanwhile, more than 600,000 Americans are still arrested each year on cannabis charges, threatening to perpetuate this vicious cycle. “It also addresses the injustice of it because of what penalties had been before some of this […]

OLCC urges caution as potency limits increase for cannabis edibles – Central Oregon Daily

In the most recent data available from 2019, 34 percent of the 386 calls to OPC about cannabis exposure were due to edible consumption. The Oregon Health Authority and OLCC recommends that cannabis edible consumers, especially first-time users, consume in a safe place with someone not using cannabis, start with a small serving, and give themselves time […]

California State Fair to host first-ever cannabis competition. Here’s how they’ll determine the winners

The entries will be scored after they undergo a lab analysis that will measure a variety of chemicals and compounds present in cannabis products. The event is hosted by Brian Applegarth, founder of Cultivar Brands — a marketing and events agency in California that specializes in cannabis and cannabis travel. “It’s also going to talk […]

Cannabis-Exposed Babies Face Poorer Metabolic Health | MedPage Today

In a sample of 103 mother-child pairs from Colorado, about 15% of pregnant women tested positive for detectable levels of any type of cannabinoid at around 27 weeks gestation, Brianna F. Moore’s group took a subsample of participants from the Healthy Start cohort study. The researchers tested for 12 types of cannabinoids and cannabinoid-metabolites in […]

State’s first cannabis consumption lounge opens in Hazel Park – C&G Newspapers

Michigan law only allows for deliveries to homes or designated consumption establishments, so Hot Box Social is for people who want to have an event outside of a home where marijuana is used. While Hot Box Social is currently only available for private events, the plan is to eventually open the lounge for visitors outside of ticketed […]

Former correctional officer used curry powder to hide the smell of cannabis he was trying to …

According to Stuff, the now-former, 46-year-old guard was nabbed on June 4, 2021 after he was seen trying to evade a search by fellow correctional officers at the gatehouse for the Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison. A third search of his vehicle resulted in the discovery of more packages of cannabis, cannabis oil, methamphetamine and tobacco. […]

The National Cannabis Festival Returns This Spring With Top DC Chefs and New Munchies

The National Cannabis Festival returns for its sixth year at the RFK Festival Grounds on Saturday, April 23. Headlining the new pavilion are chef Nikki Steward, creator of the High-End Affair, a “touring cannabis culinary entertainment brand” that counts Snoop Dogg and Dave Chappelle as fans; Maydan head chef Darnell Thomas; Disco Mary, a holistic […]

As new dispensaries open, WeHo considers allowing cannabis special events – WEHOville

Aeon West Hollywood and Monica’s House are both projected to open this summer, while Pleasure Med is set to open for business in the fall. Another nine businesses have received approval from the Business License Commission but have no projected opening date. Once an applicant has secured approval of their license from the Business License […]

The State of Massachusetts Cannabis – 6 Years Later – EisnerAmper

EisnerAmper’s Tax Guide can help you identify opportunities to minimize tax exposure, accomplish your financial goals and preserve your family’s wealth. Please welcome Max Borg, a partner in the Boston based law firm of Burns & Levinson, and a member of the firm’s Cannabis Business and Law Advisory practice. Max has considerable experience representing licensed […]