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Colorado ganjapreneur wants to expand cannabis pairing tours to other states
Philip Wolf, founder of Cultivating Spirits, which combines cannabis, food and wine tastings, wants to expand the business into California and Nevada. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Colorado ganjapreneur wants to expand cannabis pairing tours to other states
Since 2007, the DEA has taken $3.2 billion in cash from people without charging them with a crime
Using civil asset forfeiture, the Drug Enforcement Administration takes billions of dollars from people who are never charged, according to the Justice Department's Inspector General. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Since 2007, the DEA has taken .2 billion in cash...
Food & Weed: Extracts pro Nikolai Alfieri credits cannabis with boosting well-being
For Nikolai Alfieri, an Oregon-based cannabis extracts consultant, healthy food and weed have allowed him to mend his body and mind, and grow stronger. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Food & Weed: Extracts pro Nikolai Alfieri credits cannabis with boosting...
Eight of 16 people indicted in Colorado marijuana trafficking operation listed as having state pot licenses
Eight of the sixteen people indicted on charges they ran a massive illicit marijuana operation across the Denver metro area, which produced hundreds of pounds of pot each month, are listed in state records as having active or expired licenses to work in the pot...
California chef and 'ganjier' teaches cannabis appreciation to his diners
Holden Jagger is putting his own special twist on cannabis cuisine by developing menus that go great with a puff of marijuana. Read Full Article at: Cannabist California chef and 'ganjier' teaches cannabis appreciation to his diners
Who will be allowed to smoke medical marijuana in Arkansas, and where?
Arkansas lawmakers have given final legislative approval and sent to the governor a bill limiting where medical marijuana patients can smoke the drug. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Who will be allowed to smoke medical marijuana in Arkansas, and where?
With 34% growth in 2016, cannabis industry bullish, despite Sessions' comments
America's cannabis industry will continue growing at double-digit rates over the next four years, even with ambiguity emanating from the White House, according to a leading marijuana-research firm. Read Full Article at: Cannabist With 34% growth in 2016, cannabis...
In Alabama church, marijuana is part of spiritual and healing journey
The Oklevueha Church, founded in 2015, claims it has a legal exemption for its members to smoke marijuana and ingest hallucinogenic mushrooms and peyote. Read Full Article at: Cannabist In Alabama church, marijuana is part of spiritual and healing journey
Ohioans ask state to issue scarce marijuana cultivation licenses to residents only
Some Ohioans wanting to start a medical marijuana business are urging regulators to add a residency requirement for the state's few lucrative cultivator licenses. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Ohioans ask state to issue scarce marijuana cultivation licenses to...
Richard "Cheech" Marin still a rebel and marijuana advocate at 70
Richard "Cheech" Marin chose a life of comedy, propelled by sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. His memoir: "Cheech is Not My Real Name... But Don't Call Me Chong!" shares all. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Richard "Cheech" Marin still a rebel and marijuana...
At least 20 times this decade, marijuana SWAT raids turned deadly
Since 2010, at least 20 SWAT raids involving suspected marijuana dealers have led to the death of the suspect or police officer. Read Full Article at: Cannabist At least 20 times this decade, marijuana SWAT raids turned deadly
Nevada has legalized weed, but politicians still deciding where you'll be able to buy it
The Douglas County Planning Commission voted to ban the sale of marijuana throughout the county, a month after Henderson City Council passed a moratorium. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Nevada has legalized weed, but politicians still deciding where you'll be...
Colorado congressman says he'll "fight the Attorney General" if need be on marijuana
Rep. Mike Coffman is suggesting he might use the power of the purse to protect Colorado's legal marijuana industry from federal interference. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Colorado congressman says he'll "fight the Attorney General" if need be on...
Marijuana progress is coming to Texas, at the local level
The U.S. now has 29 states that allow some form of legal marijuana. Texas is not among them, but progress is coming at the local level. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Marijuana progress is coming to Texas, at the local level
Federal marijuana convictions dropped by half under Obama
The number of people sentenced for federal marijuana-related crimes dropped for the fifth year in a row, according to the U.S. Sentencing Commission. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Federal marijuana convictions dropped by half under Obama
Pesticide-free marijuana farming brings boon to California composting companies
With the passage of Proposition 64, one California company hopes to sell their pesticide-free manure-based compost to recreational marijuana growers. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Pesticide-free marijuana farming brings boon to California composting companies
Why is hemp farming so popular? Another state wants to find out
North Carolina is calling for farmers to grow industrial hemp as part of a statewide test to open new markets for farmers. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Why is hemp farming so popular? Another state wants to find out
Drug testing and CBD: Can a cannabidiol user test positive for marijuana?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating compound found in marijuana. But can it show up in a drug test for the psychoactive cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)?
Colorado’s high plant limit helps state’s sickest patients
They call themselves refugees, and Colorado — with its permissive rules for growing marijuana in homes and world-renowned industrial strains of low-THC, high-CBD oils — is their haven. For hours Monday, some of Colorado’s sickest medical marijuana patients, both...
Former NFL player Marvin Washington is stepping up for CBD and diversity in cannabis industry
Cannabis entrepreneur Marvin Washington is advocating for diversity in the industry while also pushing the NFL to change its marijuana policy.