Cannabis Legalization
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Marijuana Legalization Reduces Violent Crime
A new study found that US border states that legalized marijuana witnessed a huge drop in violent crime. The study: Is Legal Pot Crippling Mexican Drug Trafficking Organizations? The Effect of Medical Marijuana Laws on US Crime. found that:
…among the border states the effect of the change in law was largest in California, where there was a reduction of 15% in violent crime, and weakest in Arizona, where there was a fall of 7%. The crimes most strongly affected were robbery, which fell by 19%, and murder, which dropped by 10%. Homicides specifically related to the drug trade fell… Continue reading
California Tokes Up! Cannabis Legalization is Here!
Thousands of Californians and visitors waited in line this morning to purchase their first legal recreational marijuana in the state.
Thanks to Proposition 64, as of January 1st, 2018, California’s cannabis legalization is now a fact!
One of the largest purveyors of cannabis in California, Harborside in Oakland opened at 6am and was soon packed to capacity. Operating as a medical marijuana dispensary for many years, Harborside, along with many other medical dispensaries, have chosen to sell recreational marijuana as well now. The only difference besides needing a medical recommendation for medical cannabis (yes, prop 215 is still in effect), is the price. Medical cannabis is not taxed as high as recreational, which adds 15% to the retail cost as well as taxes at the wholesale level. Continue reading
Lab Testing Cannabis
So, you got a fat sack from your friend, do you have any idea what’s in there besides those choice nugs?
Did you know there’s a huge chance that it’s got a fair share of mold spores, fungicide residue and most likely some pesticide. The kind of thing a lab can test for, and prevent you from getting sick from the use of it.
Bud damaged by mold.
Sad, but it’s true. Since California passed it’s ‘legalization’ law last year, many dispensaries and manufacturers of cannabis products have begun testing their cannabis. Some have in fact quietly pulled product from… Continue reading
Nevada Gets High!
Now there’s a new reason to visit Las Vegas, legal cannabis! As of July 1, 2017, visitors to Nevada from all over the world can now enjoy recreational marijuana along with residents of the state. The first cannabis dispensary to open on the Las Vegas strip saw long lines waiting when the doors opened today. Continue reading
Farmers Turning Vineyards into Cannabis Grows
In Oregon and California, farmers growing grapes are starting to grow cannabis as well. Since they have similar growing requirements, similar seasons, require irrigation and land that is ready to grow, the transition isn’t that hard.
Oregon has already legalized marijuana sales and consumption, and Californians will enjoy legalization of recreational cannabis next year. So many farmers are planning ahead to get a jump on the latest trend in agriculture.
Farmers will have to compete with indoor grows and many will opt for more secure grow ops in greenhouses. Success will depend upon how the marketplace develops. … Continue reading
- Marijuana legalization by US senator Cory Booker
- Pot In Vending MachinesVending machines are no longer the dusty wastelands of candy and potato chips — selling everything from caviar and luxury makeup to iPods and beer. But now it’s been reported that a Phoenix-based cannabis technology firm called American Green wants to make weed available via vending machine for anyone legally allowed to buy. Before...Click to […]
- Dirty Cannabishttps://www.leafly.com/news/politics/leafly-investigation-california-dirty-cannabis-problem this article goes into detail regarding testing done at californias emerald cup....the emerald cup is a prestigious growers competition that prides itself on organic and under the sun only entries.... all the legal medical cannabis in Canada has to be tested and... Dirty Cannabis
- Yet Another Referendum For Legalization In CaliforniaOmar Figueroa and other North Bay activists plan a 2016 Referendum for Cannabis Legalization and Regulations. July 17, 2015 news from the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat's Julie Johnson. The march to bring marijuana legalization before California voters in 2016 ramped up Thursday with the announcement by a group of longtime Bay Area cannabis advocates that they […]
- Hawaii Selects Businesses For Medical Pot But Excludes ActorHONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii selected eight businesses Friday to open medical marijuana dispensaries — but not one owned by Woody Harrelson. https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/hawaii-awards-licenses-medical-pot-not-actor-215252805.html
- Vermont Tackles Legalization.Vermont, as I'm sure most of you know, is working on tackling marijuana legalization. Last year, legislation was introduced on the topic. Now that we're deep into January, they are in the midst of holding hearings for Vermont citizens to voice their opinions on the topic. They already have some new ideas to consider or […]
- Vore No On Issue 3 In Ohio On Nov 3 2015This is purely and simply a terrible injustice. Only 10 fat cat growers will be allowed, and they are trying to modify the Ohio constitution to immortalize their monopoly. This issue is being funded by BIG well monied crooks, and is NOT the right way to get marijuana "legalized". No one else will be allowed […]
- World's First 'weedery' To Open In Denver, CoYou've heard of wineries and breweries but how would you like to take a tour through a weedery? The CEO of Green Man Cannabis has plans to open a $35 million weedery in Denver, CO with more to follow in other states.
- Dea Admits That Marijuana Is Safer Than HeroinAt a meeting with reporters yesterday at the headquarters of the Drug Enforcement Administration, acting chief Chuck Rosenberg said that "heroin is clearly more dangerous than marijuana," Matt Ferner of the Huffington Post reports. This clarifies... Dea Admits That Marijuana Is Safer Than Heroin
- Texas House Committee Greenlights Marijuana LegalizationIt doesn't stand a chance in hell of passing the house, but its the first time the 'House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee' has given the green light to a marijuana Legalization bill to even be considered. It passed the committee by a vote of 5-2 with bipartisan support of 3 democrats and 2 republicans.... Texas House […]