On December 27th, 2020, the U.S. Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The act is a COVID-19 relief bill, which according to cannabis tech and vape brand, DaVinci, has unintentionally “attacked” the rights of medical cannabis patients and limits their access to the plant. Shauntel Ludwig, vice president of operations at DaVinci discussed with … [Read more...] about New Vape Mail Ban may Unintentionally Restrict Access to Cannabis
Archives for March 2021
Namesake Series: Sour Diesel
The American Northwest is a rugged, gleaming jewel box that’s overflowing with beautiful expanses and long drives. Up here the journey is the destination. Being out and about scrambling over waterfalls and mountain sides looking for the wildest spot to take a break and burn some bud is just about as perfect as it can get. Sour Diesel is one strain of cannabis that’s … [Read more...] about Namesake Series: Sour Diesel
40 Tons CEO Loriel Alegrete on Restorative Justice, Work-Life Balance, and More
On one fateful date, Loriel Alegrete’s life changed forever. Her husband was sent to prison for cannabis-related charges along with a close family friend. Before she knew it, Loriel was basically a single mother. Left alone to raise three children, she had no way of knowing when her life would return to normal, and it truly never did. Upon her husband Anthony Alegrete’s release … [Read more...] about 40 Tons CEO Loriel Alegrete on Restorative Justice, Work-Life Balance, and More
New York Lawmakers Agree on Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
UPDATE* March 31, 2021 - “I just signed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis,” Governor Cuomo said in a statement. “The bill creates automatic expungement of previous marijuana convictions that would now be legal. This is a historic day. I thank the Leader and Speaker and the tireless advocacy of so many.” Picture Above* Sen. Liz Krueger speaking about … [Read more...] about New York Lawmakers Agree on Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
Celebrating Women’s History Month! Green Leaf Lab Makes History!
Green Leaf Lab is the first woman-owned cannabis and hemp CBD testing lab in the nation. Established in 2011, they are celebrating their 10-year anniversary this month. CEO and founder Rowshan Reordan is honoring this milestone by making 10 additional charitable contributions to local nonprofits such as Girls Inc., Cascade Aids Project, and Wellspring Women’s Center for … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women’s History Month! Green Leaf Lab Makes History!