Written by Sonia Case Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Digital Dime. Be My Bud Arizonans will now have the chance to vote for or against legalizing cannabis in the state this … [Read more...] about The Dime: 8/14/20
Archives for August 2020
What is a Cannabis Co-op?
Ask a Cannabis Attorney: What is a Cannabis Co-op? By Kyle Sosebee A cannabis co-op is a cannabis business that operates cooperatively. Co-ops are based on the idea that the people who either work at, or use, the business are the owners. The owners get the profits and they get to make decisions about how the business operates. Co-ops follow the seven cooperative … [Read more...] about What is a Cannabis Co-op?
Justice Denied: Ryanna and Joe McMinn of Nevada
Ryanna and Joe McMinn have endured many challenges in their efforts to treat her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with medical cannabis in their Tribal community, Walker River Paiute, in Schurz, Nevada. Joseph is a native of the Walker River Paiute Tribe, but Ryanna is not. In Nevada, medical cannabis has been regulated since 2000 and subsequently, adult use was approved in 2017. But … [Read more...] about Justice Denied: Ryanna and Joe McMinn of Nevada
Michigan Attorney General Vouches for Michael Thompson’s Release: “Sentences of This Length for Selling Marijuana are Simply Unheard of”
In 1994, Michael Thompson was arrested for selling 3 pounds of cannabis to an undercover informant. Two years later, Michael Thompson was sentenced for his offenses, including illegal firearms and a prior felony conviction for drug-related crimes in the 1980s. According to the law, Thompson was a “habitual offender” who deserved 42 to 60 years in … [Read more...] about Michigan Attorney General Vouches for Michael Thompson’s Release: “Sentences of This Length for Selling Marijuana are Simply Unheard of”
Mario Rodriquez of Bootleg Avocado
We spoke with Mario Rodriquez of Bootleg Avocado to discuss how the company is working to educate and collaborate with NYC's cannabis community. With a focus on culinary and operational growth, Rodriquez is continuing to help entrepreneurs by taking his events virtual during the pandemic. … [Read more...] about Mario Rodriquez of Bootleg Avocado