A new wave of legal-weed entrepreneurs wants to put the weed in your coffee pot. This post from The Cannabist sheds light on the science, rich history, potential profits and challenges faced by the coffee and weed mashup industry. It was during an endless drive home from a camping trip in eastern Washington that entrepreneur Adam Stites came up with his latest product. “What ... Continue Reading
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Denver Reconsiders Ban On New Players in Marijuana Market
Denver officials have agreed on a 120-day extension to new license restriction in marijuana market, down from 2 years, so they can study business and industry data. This post from The Cannabist highlights the response of marijuana business leaders and advocates to this move. Denver officials pulled back Tuesday from immediately seeking another two-year moratorium on new ... Continue Reading
Marijuana Industry’s Thanksgiving Day Donation Rejected by Oregon DHS
Recent rejection of Thanksgiving Day Baskets by Oregon DHS was spurred by the fact that the donations came from marijuana industry. This post from The Weed Blog highlights the reaction of the state agency and raises concern about this attitude that is preventing some needy people from getting the help they could. I like to think that my home state, Oregon, is a generous ... Continue Reading
RCMP Orders Nanaimo Pot Dispensaries to End Sales
All 10 Nanaimo pot dispensaries were hand-delivered a letter with orders to cease sales. According to the Nanaimo RCMP, pot dispensaries are against the law. This post from CBC News reports the police crackdown on Nanaimo pot dispensaries in British Columbia, of which the Justice Minister is unaware. Canada's new justice minister has questions about the recent Nanaimo RCMP ... Continue Reading
Bernie Sanders Calls for Rescheduling Marijuana
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he'll propose legislation for rescheduling marijuana. This would remove marijuana from the DEA's list of "most dangerous" drugs. This post from The 420 Times highlights Bernie Sanders’ move to end federal blacklisting of pot. Sen. Bernie Sanders this week called for marijuana to be taken off the list of federally outlawed drugs. The rescheduling ... Continue Reading