It’s almost at the point of self-parody at this point when we see someone in the middle of a trip who believes the trees are talking to him/her. It’s the number one image that pops in people’s heads when they think of a mindtrip. Someone out of their mind, seeing souls where there aren’t any. […]
This week’s update highlights important legislative advancements in Maryland, Utah, Louisiana, Georgia, and several other states. Highlights Georgia Under state law, those with qualifying medical conditions may possess 20 ounces of infused cannabis oils containing not more than 5 percent THC and an amount of CBD equal to or greater than the amount of THC. […]
Tourists in a few states that have legalized marijuana are caught in a bit of a loop. It’s completely legal for them to buy marijuana in Massachusetts or Nevada, but where to smoke it soon becomes a difficult question. It’s very specifically banned in hotels and airbnb’s, and smoking in public is technically off limits […]
The U.S. Department of Energy has set aside $45 million to support the development of technologies that can convert buildings into net carbon storage structures. Monday it was announced that technologies have been able to overcome past barriers including expenses, scarcity, and geographic limitations of carbon-storing materials. These new technologies aim to reduce and remove […]
Nike is getting ready to release their newest ‘hemp’ shoe this fall. The Nike ACG Air Moc 3.5 “Hemp” is expected to drop near the beginning of autumn. The shoe shows Nike’s commitment to moving into the hemp sector. The shoe features a quilted nylon upper with a grid pattern that shows the ruggedness of […]
College and weed fit together like corn and squash. So until last week, the strict rules against marijuana in the systems of college basketball players were difficult to swallow. It seems the NCAA have come to their senses and relaxed these rules quite a bit. A positive test of marijuana was previously set at 35 […]
The U.S. House of Representatives is planning on passing legislation that would decriminalize marijuana federally. This comes after years of petitioning and development of the marijuana industry. Although this is great news, the Senate is highly unlikely to pass the monumental bill. Many experts believe that the bill will be shot down in the senate […]
I am saddened to report that one of the most prominent pillars of NORML, going back to the earliest days of our organization, has died. John Kenneth Zwerling, known as “JZ” to his friends, was a nationally respected criminal defense attorney based in Alexandria, VA. He was committed to progressive political causes and always willing […]
Denver has issued out the first licenses for their social equity consumption lounges. Tetra Lounge in Denver became the first social equity applicant to receive the ability to act as a consumption lounge last week. Hasn’t Denver had cannabis consumption lounges for a while? The short answer, yes, but after cannabis industry reforms in 2021, […]
This week’s update highlights important legislative advancements in New Hampshire and Minnesota, focuses on several upcoming hearings, and provides updates on several other important bills moving forward across the country as well as an update on Nebraska and Arkansas’ ballot initiative efforts. Highlights New Hampshire Legislation is currently pending in New Hampshire, House Bill 1598, […]
