AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW: Art Way, Colorado State Director for the Drug Policy Alliance Who: Art Way DPA State Director for Colorado, spearheads advocacy to ensure that implementation of marijuana legalization in Colorado reflects a commitment to racial equity, reparative justice and public health. Quote: “We applaud Mayor Hancock for working to repair the harms of […]
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As the California cannabis industry prepared for a rigorous, state-mandated testing regime that took effect on July 1, the laboratory director at Sequoia Analytical Labs in Sacramento allegedly went rogue. According to officials with Sequoia and California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), Sequoia’s lab director—unbeknownst to anyone else at the company—began falsifying reports for hundreds […]
LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO (CP) — Aphria Inc. says it stands behind its Latin American operations as its shares continued to fall in the wake of a short-sellers’ report that raised questions about the company’s acquisitions in the region. Aphria chief executive Vic Neufeld said Tuesday the acquisition of licenses and other assets and related businesses in […]
Canada’s first post-legalization holiday season is here and it’s time to spread some joy. Whether you’re gifting your best buds or introducing cannabis to a curious new-toker, these elevated gift ideas are sure to be a hit! While there’s no shortage of wishlist-worthy products on the market, we’ve rounded up the most coveted cannabis accessories […]
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Prosecutors in a Colorado county are preparing to dismiss and seal thousands of marijuana possession convictions after state voters legalized the use and sale of the drug six years ago. The Boulder Daily Camera reports the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office as part of a “Moving on from Marijuana” program has identified about […]
This story is developing and will be updated. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah House of Representatives has passed a compromise plan to legalize medical marijuana despite concerns that the regulations make it too hard for patients to access the drug. The Monday vote came after about two hours of debate. It now goes […]
Hallelujah! Mercury stations direct this month and we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. Jupiter continues its transit through Sagittarius, and that fiery energy is going to help us not only suss out our most effective New Year’s resolutions, but achieve them as well. The theme for December is ‘All You Need Is […]
The legal cannabis industry will continue to be treated like illegal drug smugglers, under a ruling issued Thursday by the US Tax Court. In a closely watched case, Harborside Health may be on the hook for millions in back taxes owed due to IRS Rule 280E. In a highly watched case, the Court ruled that […]
The CBD craze is officially coming to Mexico. The country’s Federal Commission for Protection Against Sanitary Risks (their version of the US Food and Drug Administration) last week approved 38 products containing the popular, nonintoxicating cannabinoid. Products including gummies, capsules, topicals, and even an infused energy drink will soon be available to consumers and medical […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah state lawmakers will meet Monday in a special session of the Legislature to make changes to a medical marijuana law passed by voters in the midterm election. Gov. Gary Herbert on Friday formally called the special session, which will begin at 10 a.m. The session is part of a […]
