U.S, May 19, 2020 (MERRYJANE) After Governor Charlie Baker mandated that recreational dispensaries close due to COVID-19, the state is finally reopening access to adult-use cannabis via roadside pick-up.
Massachusetts’ adult-use cannabis dispensaries will re-open for curbside pick-up orders next week, after two months of mandatory...
U.S, November 11, 2020 (CANNABISNOW) On Veterans Day, many of America’s former soldiers find themselves without access to plant medicine that can treat many common illnesses, including PTSD. Congress has been silent despite cannabis legalization sweeping the nation.
The percentage of military...
U.S, May 4, 2020 (ANALYTICAL CANNBIS) Popular culture has created an enduring trope of the ‘forgetful stoner’ character, one who is mellowed out to the point of confusion and forgetfulness. But are these tropes actually supported by science?
Cannabis is complex. There are...
U.S, October 1, 2019 (CANNABISNOW) - In the past few years, legal cannabis has emerged as a booming global industry, despite the fact that it remains prohibited both by U.S. federal law and the UN Single Convention treaty from 1961. This is a growing contradiction on the world stage, and...
U.S, July 10, 2020 (MERRYJANE) The task force, created in partnership with Bernie Sanders, does advocate for decriminalizing pot and mass-expungement, but not legalizing adult-use cannabis — only medical marijuana.
Two-thirds of Americans want to put an end to cannabis prohibition, according to Newsweek. Even so,...
UNITED STATES, July 23, 2019 (MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY) - The GOP-controlled U.S. Senate will hold its first marijuana hearing Tuesday on the challenges that state-lawful marijuana companies confront when seeking banking services, but it’s unlikely the chamber would approve major reform anytime soon.
“I remain pessimistic unless and until somebody signals to me that...
This is the second installment in an ongoing series offering tips and advice for hemp and marijuana extraction companies. The first installment is available here.
Cannabis extraction equipment represents one of the most innovative sectors in the industry, with new products and constantly evolving techniques...
U.S, Late last week, the US House of Representatives passed a $3 trillion stimulus bill aimed at tackling the economic impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on US citizens and businesses.
Included in the stimulus bill, named the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions...
U.S, 3 August 2020 (CANNABISTECH) Testing standards are the first step in federal regulation and legalization.
One of the most frustrating side effects of cannabis growing out of a black market industry is a lack of consistent information. However, the United...
U.S March 8, 2021 (GREENENTREPRENEUR) Since the 2018 Hemp Bill was signed into law, the production and use of CBD has significantly grown. The bill legalized the growing of hemp; in other words, it removed it from the list of Schedule 1 substances. Its provisions allowed the use and...