Determined to reverse this trend, one of Oregon’s most prominent attorneys, Amy Margolis, has launched “The Initiative,” the world’s first female-centric cannabis business accelerator. Working to balance gender inequality, Margolis says, “The Initiative will help provide the tools, mentoring, training and access to funding that women need to ensure their success in the cannabis space.” […]
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It’s been a good few months for cannabis legalization in the Pacific. Last month, news broke that the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, a US territory not far from Guam, had legalized cannabis for adult use. Homegrow is expected to be permitted later this year, and rules surrounding legal sales have to be completed […]
Ryan wants to get high. Like many of his generation, the 55-year-old Toronto-area video editor is intrigued by the idea of legal recreational cannabis. His two kids are away at university and he likes the idea of relaxing and winding down at the end of the day. Seriously considering cannabis as a healthier alternative to […]
It’s often hard to envision massive, super fast changes in social attitudes. But they do happen. Who could have guessed in, say, 1999, same-sex marriage would just a few years later become legal in so many states, recognized by the federal government, and seen as no big deal by many conservatives? And who could have […]
Off to New England we go, this time to Vermont, land of luscious landscapes and cultural staples like Ben & Jerry’s, Phish, great cheese, and delicious maple sugar. Vermont is home to bustling cities like Burlington and Battleboro, which take on the historic charm of New England combined with the best of hipster trends, such […]
Oregon is passionate about nature. From the 363 miles of stunning Oregon coast, to Crater Lake National Park and Mount Hood, to the quality of their cannabis. Is it any surprise that Oregon is such a popular destination? The state features one of the hippest cities in the US: Portland, where a young population is […]
We covered the Golden State, now welcome to the Silver State: Nevada. Nevada stands apart from other legal states for its arid desert landscape and wild attractions. This is a southwestern state marked by a vast desert and hidden delights. From Lake Tahoe to Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon, there is so much […]
Like Maine, Massachusetts was one of the first East Coast states to legalize, it’s also dragged its proverbial feet in opening recreational dispensaries over the last two years. However, all of that is officially about to change. Massachusetts is incredibly close to opening the doors to its first dispensary—it could be a reality as soon […]
One of the first East Coast states to legalize cannabis, you may expect Maine to have a robust and unique recreational market. But the last two years have been wrought with political negotiations that have kept dispensaries from opening. At long last, it looks like Maine has found common ground with the 49% of voters […]
One of the top states in population growth—coming in at number eight out of fifty—it’s starting to feel like almost everyone knows someone who is moving to Colorado. And it’s easy to see why. Beyond legalization, which has certainly been a huge pull for many, Colorado offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the […]
