Governor Hochul is utilizing that newly appointed momentum as best she can, and has already appointed two key positions in the Cannabis Control Board and Office of Cannabis Management. In the same day, a special session at the State Senate approved the two nominations. Those appointed were former New York Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright (chair of […]
Here we go again! Although, to be fair, circumstances are a little different this time around. In a new statement, Senator Julio Ramón Menchaca Salazar of the MORENA party has stated that marijuana will be taken up in the new session that starts today, after regular orders of business. Here’s the tweet for those who […]
Myths about lighting pervade the cannabis industry. Because the industry was underground for so many years, it led to growers doing things in ways that “make no sense,” said Marc van Iersel, horticulture professor at the University of Georgia. “Old-school cannabis growers believe it’s a special crop, different than any other plant,” van Iersel said. […]
Looking for contemporary style and Japanese tradition? Look no further. Nike has released a new pair of shoes that combine both the old fashion Japanese style and the high-end design of new style sneakers. The “ISPA Drifter Indigo” are Nike’s newest limited-edition kicks that incorporate a blue design made from cork and hemp. The shoes […]
Eaze has had a good year. A couple months ago, Apple’s App store started allowing marijuana apps to make purchases within the app instead of needing to direct to a website. Right away Eaze capitalized, which further solidified the accuracy of their name, making it simple to order marijuana and get it delivered directly within […]
After opening up sites in Canada years ago, Safe Consumption Sites, or safe injection sites, in the U.S. have had a rocky road towards ribbon cutting. There have been numerous proposals for openings across the country, and all have been met with intense opposition by neighboring residents and politicians in the states. As of now, […]
Hemp farmers should check their mailboxes in October for the first hemp survey from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The agency’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will mail its first Hemp Acreage and Production Survey seeking information about total planted and harvested hemp acreage as well as yield, production and crop value, the USDA announced Friday. […]
Welp, it was on a good track for a while there. The California bill that would legalize small amounts of psychedelics has been pushed to next year when it became clear it didn’t quite have enough support. It had made it through a number of assemblies, including Public Health and Public Safety, then advanced through […]
A spokesperson for the newly appointed Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, has affirmed their intentions to get the ball rolling on a marijuana market in the state. Spokesperson Jordan Bennett told The New York Post that “nominating and confirming individuals with diverse experiences and subject matter expertise, who are representative of communities from across the […]
This Saturday, August 28th, you can join the leaders of Delaware NORML, Maryland NORML, Virginia NORML, and multiple senior members of National NORML at the National Cannabis Festival in Washington, DC. Tickets and more information are available here. **Please note that the festival requires proof of a COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test within […]
