Two-thirds of New Jersians voted to legalize cannabis on the November 2020 ballot. Ongoing disagreements between lawmakers related to licensing and penalities for underaged users, however, have continuously delayed things — until now. Three months and 6,000 arrests later, Gov. Phil Murphy has officially signed the bill making New Jersey the 13th state to legalize … [Read more...] about New Jersey Becomes the 13th State to Legalize Cannabis
6 Awesome Smoking Accessories Made by Women of Color
The cannabis industry is dominated by men. In fact, only 17.6 percent of women in cannabis companies hold a “director” or “executive” role, according to a 2019 Forbes article. Subsequently, as the industry continues to grow, it’s increasingly important to highlight these inequalities and support women-owned businesses when possible. So, if you’re in the market for new smoking … [Read more...] about 6 Awesome Smoking Accessories Made by Women of Color
Cannabis Industry Adds 77,300 Jobs in 2020
Millions of Americans lost their jobs in 2020. According to a new job report by Leafly, however, there are a total of 321,000 full-time equivalents (FTE) jobs within the legal cannabis industry. As of January 2021, that’s more legal cannabis workers in America than electrical engineers. The report was a collaboration between journalists, editors, and data analysis at … [Read more...] about Cannabis Industry Adds 77,300 Jobs in 2020
Cuomo Announces Amendments to Legalization Proposal, Including Delivery
Cannabis legalization has been on and off the table in New York for what feels like forever. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his third legalization proposal this January 2021, after failed attempts in both 2019 and 2020. In hopes of securing a deal with the legislature, Cuomo is introducing an amended version of the proposal later this week. Cuomo's amendments … [Read more...] about Cuomo Announces Amendments to Legalization Proposal, Including Delivery
Idaho House to Introduce Medical Cannabis Bill
Idaho is the only state in America where medical cannabis is still completely prohibited. The state lacks any legislation acknowledging the medical value of cannabis, and violations of state laws are considered to be a felony punishable by up to $25,000 and jail time. On Monday, February 8th, however, the Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee voted to … [Read more...] about Idaho House to Introduce Medical Cannabis Bill