Gov. Kathy Hochul addressing constituents. Photo credit: Office of the Governor of New York. This August, New York welcomed its newest leader, Gov. Kathy Hochul. Since replacing Andrew Cuomo, Gov. Hochul has made moves to extend the statewide eviction moratorium, launched a vaccination campaign, and started appointing members to the state’s cannabis control board. Like … [Read more...] about New York Officials Move Closer to Launching Adult-Use Cannabis
Archives for September 2021
The Dime: 9/10/2021
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 Dime. Maine’s Adult-use Market Reports Record-Breaking Sales, Again It’s been just under a year since Maine’s adult-use market launched in October … [Read more...] about The Dime: 9/10/2021
Jackie McGowan’s Pursuit to Govern
Photo courtesy of Jackie McGowan. On Sept. 14th, California will hold a recall election in an attempt to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Among 46 candidates is a California native and devoted cannabis advocate, Jacqueline McGowan. Within the past seven years, McGowan has worked in cannabis policy, consulting and lobbying. This gives her a deeper understanding … [Read more...] about Jackie McGowan’s Pursuit to Govern
California Lifts Hemp Retail Ban, but why did it Take so Long?
California officials agree to left restrictions on the retail sale of hemp products. Photo credit: LightFieldStudios. After years of anticipation, November of 2016 became a historical month for thousands of weed enthusiasts across the Golden State. It's the year that voters approved Proposition 64 or the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA). In other … [Read more...] about California Lifts Hemp Retail Ban, but why did it Take so Long?
Cannabis Tea: Benign Beverage of Nowadays
Cuppa cannabis tea. Photo credit: FabrikaSimf In most nations, including the U.S., drinking tea first thing in the morning is the standard. Black, green, white and Pu’er or loose-leaf teas are the most popular. Cannabis tea is another type of tea that has lately acquired popularity. That is for a lot of reasons; the most important of which are relaxation and decreasing loads … [Read more...] about Cannabis Tea: Benign Beverage of Nowadays