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Two new measures have been submitted this session that would legalize and regulate medical marijuana in some forms in Kentucky and Governor Matt Bevin, a conservative Republican has announced his support of signing a medical cannabis bill. He didn't want to specifically support one bill too soon as they can undergo many changes during the legislative process, howe...

Last week history was made in Arizona as researchers wrapped up the first ever clinical trial of marijuana treating PTSD. The study has been going on for 3 years, however the 7 years before that were spent navigating all the red tape that involved an FDA approved study of cannabis. The study was conducted at Scottsdale Research Institute and involved 76 military ...

Many state's with a legal cannabis industry use a "seed to sale" tracking system to keep tabs on the plants from the moment they are planted until they are sold to the customer. This helps keep things transparent for the state but also helps track the amount of inventory needed by knowing typical sales number. Due to a technical glitch at a recreational ...

During the recession in 2008 many cities were seeing a loss in jobs, homes and quality of life. These same problems were hitting the city of Smiths Falls, Ontario. The city closed down 3 factories including their Hershey's factory which was the largest in Canada. At the lowest point the city had experienced in years the city looked to new opportunities for hope an...

Michigan voters legalized the recreational use and sale of cannabis last year and now cities are having to make the decision, do they want to draw the line at letting resident's possess and consume the plant, or do they want to regulate and allow stores to sell it. Some cities like Royal Oak have decided to prohibit cannabis businesses in their city, and with lega...

Since President Trump signed the new farm bill in late December 2018, everyone is attempting to join the CBD oil craze. Even restaurant owners in Kansas City, Missouri are getting a big phat ‘no’. A restaurant attempted the cocktail craze in August of last year and in recent days, and both times they were told “no” when it came to their pharm t...

Recreational and Medical Marijuana were the clear winners in 2018 making huge strides in legalization. CBD was a clear runner up when President Trump signed the farm bill making hemp legal. With a landmark year in weed, Vermont and Michigan became the ninth and 10th states to legalize recreational marijuana, which is also legal now in the District of Columbia. Vote...

With medical marijuana on a massive shortage, New Jersey has taken steps to double its program in order to meet the high medical marijuana demand. The Health Department realized it was adding 500 new patients each week and at the end of 2018 had more than 40,000 patients registered. In Summer 2018, legislature failed to pass a bill expanding the program so the Governo...

The expectations with marijuana tax revenue are always high - no pun intended. Okay, totally pun intended. Tax revenue generated from the marijuana industry sets states far apart, especially when they introduce recreational marijuana. Nevada has seen nothing but good things since they introduced recreational weed and we love what’s going on in Clark Country. ...

With the legalization of recreational marijuana making strides in the United States, what about the people in jail who have been convicted of marijuana related crimes? Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York recently released an early agenda for 2019 that included legalizing the adult use of marijuana. He announced this as part of his ongoing effort to provide equity in the...

When it comes to dispensaries, you don’t usually think of them as budding attractions but Planet 13 in Las Vegas wanted to bring you the dispensary experience of a lifetime - Vegas style. Some people might think the people behind Planet 13 took things one toke over the line with the mega dispensary that has an aerial orb show to go with all the edibles that line...

Pre-workout drinks were all the rage in 2018 because they actually gave you the power to get through your workout. They also often came a high anxiety cost of freaking out mid squat or feeling like you were about to crash and burn after 40 minutes on an elliptical. Many athletes and sports enthusiasts are reaching for edibles or a smoke before and after their workouts...