With less than a week to go ahead of the Quebec provincial election, those keeping track of cannabis politics in Quebec have a lot to consider. Quebec is set to begin adult-use legalization—in just over three weeks—with the nation’s most austere provincial cannabis laws. But opposition party Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) wants to crack down even […]
Medical Marijuana
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(This is an abridged version of a column that appears in the September issue of Marijuana Business Magazine.) Hemp is in an economic fast lane, with new ventures starting every day. So, it may seem odd to say modern entrepreneurs should consider 19th century railroads. But those railroad magnates faced a familiar problem: They had a […]
Imagine you are a Missouri voter who pays scant attention to the news and tends to wing it when you show up to cast your ballot. Now imagine that on November 6, upon sauntering up to the voting machine, you are pleasantly surprised to find that you’re being asked to vote on the legalization of […]
Two years ago, California voters amended state law to legalize access to cannabis. And yet cities and counties throughout the state have banned its sale. Delivery services have stepped in to fill the void between retailer and consumer, but that may soon change. California’s cannabis regulator, the Bureau of Cannabis Control, may adopt permanent rules […]
In recreational-ready-but-not-really Massachusetts, it can be challenging to incorporate cannabis into your plans. But as a medical user, I’m grateful for access to products that make the difference between joining my friends on the Cape or staying home due to chronic illness. Find the best cannabis for you. Check dispensaries nearby. The products here can […]
A few years ago, Morgan Rowe eagerly anticipated her first marijuana experience. Washington had just legalized adult-use sales, and Rowe, who lived in Seattle, had never gotten high. After ingesting some carefully measured homemade brownies, “I was suddenly overcome with giggles,” recalled Rowe, who now lives in Maine. “And I was very conscious of how […]
Over the weekend, a Maine chef who gave THC to lobsters drew some unwanted attention, and the Utah medical marijuana initiative campaign heated up. Now what? Spark some Trainwreck, grab those new ‘Fresh Prince’ Air Jordan 5s, and put on Cypress Hill’s first new LP in eight years — that’s what. It’s all part of […]
CBD producers and retailers in some of the nation’s largest markets say they’re pressing on despite hostile statements from their state regulators that CBD won’t be allowed. Bans in several markets have largely been met with spotty enforcement, CBD entrepreneurs say, and the impact to business has been mixed. Ohio is one of the latest […]
Old school candies bring to mind carefree, childhood days—and who doesn’t love a bout of wistful nostalgia? Fortunately, you can now indulge those memories with a touch of elevation. Check out our favorite Colorado treats that will transport you to simpler times. Just remember to keep these delicious eats under lock and key and away […]
Learn how to identify and buy authentic heritage cannabis with this three-part series listing the farms of the famed Emerald Triangle. Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity Counties comprise the US’ number one cannabis production region, but the Triangle is roiling as it adapts to California legalization. To better compete in the free market, California farms have […]
