In the UK and Russia, Papa Johns has unveiled a new menu item, the Hemp Sticks. These bread sticks made with hemp are made from their signature garlic pizza stick sprinkled with hemp seeds as the toppings. In Russia, the hemp sticks will include garlic sauce while in the UK they will also include mozzarella. […]
The primary for the Texas governor race is coming up tomorrow, and a newspaper from the state has compiled a list of how each candidate feels about marijuana legalization. Surprisingly, the majority of them are in favor in some way, even the Republicans. Here’s a list of their answers, per the Star-Telegram. Republicans Paul Belew: […]
Here is NORML’s weekly update on state legislative activity. Highlighted Utah Legislation is currently pending, Senate Bill 195, expands qualifying conditions to include those experiencing acute pain that would otherwise be treated with opioids. Update: This week, the bill passed the Senate and House. After a procedural reading, it advances to the House. Send a […]
Just like New York, New Jersey has had a long road to getting weed up and running in the marketplace. Voters approved legal marijuana in the state during the 2020 election, and legislation passed the Governor’s desk backing up the referendum last year. Since then, there has been little information on the opening of dispensaries […]
Those who are into milk alternatives are REALLY into milk alternatives. I mean this in a supportive way (having dabbled in the space myself) in that there are quite a few subgenres, and each person has their preference. One thing I have not tried that continues to gain notoriety is hemp milk. Although the taste […]
The USDA has released their figures on hemp acreage and production in 2021. According to their study, 54,152 acres of hemp were planted last year, with an estimated production value of $824 million. The USDA’s first Hemp Acreage and Production Survey was completed at the start of 2022. This survey includes production data on hemp […]
We’re all patiently waiting for the therapeutic side of Oregon’s sweeping psychedelic movement to pop up, and any news along the way is very welcome. Last week, a 15 member Equity task force was approved to be created alongside the creation of legal psychedelic therapy in Oregon. This would mean that this group would ensure […]
Three Kentucky Democrats have introduced a bill to legalize cannabis to adults over 21. Senate Minority Floor Leader Morgan McGarvey, Sen. David Yates and Rep. Rachel Roberts introduced the legislation this Thursday. This bill is competing with a Republican backed bill that is looking to legalize medical marijuana only. Currently there are 37 states in […]
Here is NORML’s weekly update on state legislative activity. Highlights Alabama Legislation is pending in Alabama, Senate Bill 160, to decriminalize personal marijuana possession. Specifically, it amends offenses involving the possession of two ounces or less to a violation, punishable by a $250 maximum fine. The bill also facilitates the expungement of criminal records specific […]
With the floodgates opening on legalization, there are a number of states that are at some point on the road towards legalization. So it feels like a good time to catch up the status of some of these. Hawaii Marijuana is on its way to basically becoming legal for old people in the state. A […]
