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, […]
Mega mergers have been expected to reach a fever pitch this year, and this one, announced yesterday, is proof of the direction we’re headed. Cresco Labs, already a behemoth in the weed industry, has bought Columbia Care. In terms of sales, this would be the largest marijuana company in the US. Both companies are listed […]
Surely there are very credible reasons for wanting a less regulated cannabis market in the state of California. A very high tax rate is inevitably a deterrent for consistent pot smokers, where turning to the illicit market will save them hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars each year. However, adhering completely to one single camp […]
Over the next 10 years hemp articles of clothing are expected to boom in popularity. This comes from a new study done by a multitude of different corporations working to determine how popular hemp will be 10 years from now. With legalization being implemented in many places around the globe, experts expect hemp to be […]
